CDL-A Northeast Region Driver

Shaffer Trucking; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k)

No-cost rider policy

Paid orientation

Pet policy (2 dogs or cats)

Profit sharing

Detention pay

Job summary

Shaffer Trucking is hiring in Indianapolis for regional, company drivers operating refrigerated equipment. Out 5.5 days, home for a full weekend off, with the top 50% of drivers averaging $82,550 per year.

Starting pay is 66 to 69 CPM depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits including BCBS health, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k). Join Shaffer to access profit sharing, a pet policy, paid orientation, and 24/7 dedicated dispatch support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A license.
• 1 year of driving experience.
• No DOT preventable in the last year or fewer than 3 in the last 5 years.
• No CDL violations in the last year.
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years.

Skills

CDL-A

1 year experience

No DOT violations last year

No CDL violations last year

Less than 5 citations last 5 years

Job description

Top 50% of Drivers Average $82,550 per Year

Annual Profit Sharing - Comprehensive Benefits Package

Great Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay: 66to 69CPM - depending on experience
• Health from BCBS, dental, vision, life, and 401(k)
• No-cost rider policy
• Safe driver productivity bonus

Fleet Information:

• Annual pay: The top 50% of drivers average $82,550 per year
• Home time: Out 5.5 days, home for a full weekend off
• Fleet type: Refrigerated
• Job type: Company, Regional

Benefits of Joining Shaffer Trucking:

• Leading pay plus carrier
• Industry-leading benefits
• 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
• Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025
• Guaranteed detention pay
• Pet policy:2 dogs or cats
• Increased cruise speed
• Paid orientation: $120 per day
• Industry-leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicateddispatch 24/7

About Shaffer:

Founded in 1937, Shaffer Trucking has an over 80-year history of excellence. Joining the Crete Carrier family in 1974, the two companies, along with Hunt Transportation, have become one of the nation’s largest privately owned transportation companies. Shaffer specializes in temperature-sensitive freight and is a premier carrier for the candy and confectionery industry. At Shaffer Trucking, our drivers are our most valuable asset. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry, with drivers staying with us three times longer than they do with our competition. We take pride in our relationship with our drivers. Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways, meeting standards far exceeding those required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver’s license
• 1 year of experience
• No DOT preventable in the last year or less than 3 preventable accidents in the last 5 years
• No CDL violations in the last year
• Less than 5 citations in the last 5 years

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