Crete Carrier Corporation

Lincoln, NE · Founded 1966 · 5,500+ trucks · 48 states

Company Overview

Crete Carrier Corporation is a large, privately owned dry van carrier headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company also operates Shaffer Trucking (flatbed and specialized freight) and Hunt Transportation (additional dry van operations). Crete is consistently ranked among the best large carriers for driver satisfaction, offering competitive pay, premium equipment, and a company-driver-only model. Being private means Crete can invest in drivers without Wall Street pressure.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$0.52-$0.67/mi

Team Driver Pay

$0.62-$0.76/mi

Owner-Operator Pay

N/A (company drivers only)

Benefits & Perks

Top-quartile pay among dry van carriers
Full medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match
Paid vacation and holidays
Late-model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
Driver support hotline 24/7

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age: 21 years old
Experience Required: 6 months
CDL Class: Class A
Endorsements: None required

Pros & Cons

Pros

Consistently ranked among best large carriers for drivers
Premium Kenworth and Peterbilt equipment
Company-driver-only model means no lease purchase pressure
Private ownership allows long-term driver investment

Cons

No owner-operator or lease purchase program
6-month experience minimum
Primarily dry van (limited specialization options outside Shaffer)

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

Dry VanFlatbed (Shaffer division)Dedicated

Operating Region

48 states

Home Time

Every 10-14 days OTR; weekly for regional/dedicated

Annual Revenue

$2.0 billion

Best For

Company drivers seeking top dry van pay with premium equipment and stability

Frequently Asked Questions About Crete Carrier Corporation

No. Crete Carrier operates exclusively with company drivers. They do not offer owner-operator or lease purchase programs. This is by design, as the company focuses on investing in its employed driver workforce.

Shaffer Trucking is a division of Crete Carrier Corporation that specializes in flatbed and specialized freight. Shaffer drivers haul steel, building materials, and other flatbed freight under the Crete corporate umbrella.

No. Crete Carrier is privately owned, which drivers cite as a benefit since the company can focus on driver compensation and equipment quality without shareholder pressure.