Regional CDL-A Driver - Midwest Region

Crete Carrier Corporation; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 81,014 - 99,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid orientation

Job summary

Crete Carrier Corporation is seeking qualified truck drivers to join our team in Illinois. Our drivers earn competitive pay with starting rates of 67–70 CPM, and the top 50% average $90,016 per year.

Weekly pay averages around $1,731 for the top performers, with a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k) retirement plan. We offer industry-leading pay, generous time at home (12 days out, 2 days home), and a full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL-A license.
• At least 1 year driving experience.
• No DOT preventable incidents in the last year and no CDL violations in the last year.

Skills

CDL-A

1 year experience

Safe driving

No DOT violations (last year)

No CDL violations (last year)

Job description

Top 50% Average $90,016 per Year - Leading Pay Plus Carrier

At Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, we continue to lead the way in driver pay.

Great Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay: 67-70 CPM, depending on experience
• Annual pay: The top 50% of Crete drivers average $90,016 per year
• Weekly pay: The top 50% of Crete drivers average $1,731 per week
• Industry-leading benefits
• Health from BCBS, dental, vision, and life
• 401(k): $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
• Annual profit sharing: $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025

Fleet Information:

• Fleet type: Dry van
• Job type: Company, Regional
• Home time: 12 days out - 2 days home

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Qualifications:

• Must have a valid CDL-A commercial driver’s license
• At least 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

Additional Benefits:

• Leading pay plus carrier
• No-cost rider policy
• Safe driver productivity bonus
• Discount program
• Million Mile program
• Pet policy: 2 dogs or cats
• Scholarship programs
• Driver referral bonus
• Guaranteed detention pay
• Increased cruise speed
• Paid orientation: $120 per day
• Industry-leading CSA scores
• Average equipment age of 2 years
• Dedicated dispatch 24/7

Why Choose Crete Carrier?

For over 50 years, Crete Carrier has grown to one of the nation’s largest, privately held trucking companies. Along with sister company, Shaffer Trucking, and wholly-owned subsidiary, Hunt Transportation, Crete Carrier Corporation operates as a truckload and flatbed carrier for virtually any commodity. At Crete Carrier, we are dedicated to our drivers. 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.

At Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking we need more safe, experienced drivers to meet the needs of our customers.

Get Started:

• STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form.
• STEP TWO: Complete the Crete Carrier online driver application (provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes 10-15 min).
• STEP THREE: Connect with a Crete Carrier recruiter to discuss the available role (we’ll contact you at the number provided).

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