OTR Truck Drivers

Company: Crete Carrier
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

At Shaffer Trucking (part of Crete Carrier Corporation), we know being an industry leader in driver pay is just the start. Our Leading Pay Plus program includes extras that boost drivers' take-home pay now—and provide more for retirement later. Pay $.63 to $.66 CPM Top 50% Avg $96,542 Top 50% Weekly Pay $1,856 Pay Practical Miles vs Short Route (3-5% more miles per year) Easy to understand – straightforward – no gimmicks Optional Per Diem Program Orientation Pay: $120 per day Quarterly Safety Bonus Stability 58 years in business Debt-Free Long-term quality customers Family-Owned Driver turnover tenure High-Quality Drivers Lowest turnover in the industry Driver mentor program Pet Policy Can take truck home Free Rider Program Ease of getting maintenance (20 facilities nationally) Freight Consistent Miles Length of Haul Drop Hook % or of Loads Don't broker our freight Don't haul brokered freight Benefits – Industry Leading Insurance Coverage: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability 401K Profit Sharing $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025 $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018

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