Shaffer Trucking, "Our Drivers are Our Most Valuable Asset."
"Our professional drivers are among the best on the highways. As a result, we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry."
JimFebruary 25, 20261 Mins read354
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.
Shaffer Trucking is Hiring: What You Can Expect as an OTR Truck Driver
- OTR Drivers earn $.63 – $.66 CPM
- Top 50% of our OTR drivers average $1,856 per week
- Top 50% OTR drivers average $96,542 per year
- NEW dedicated/regional fleets with more home time
- Average equipment age of 2 years
- Dedicated dispatch 24/7
- Industry Leading Benefits Packages – Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
- Annual profit sharing: Contributed $11.5 million towards employee profit sharing in 2025
- Crete has contributed $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018
- Pet policy – 2 dogs or cats
- No-cost rider policy
- Paid orientation ($120 per day)
- Safe driver productivity bonus
What Do Drivers Say About Shaffer?
“Any way you figure it…per mile, month or year, I am making twice what some of the other company drivers I talk to are making. I am not going to have any trouble retiring,” Johnny – A 22 Year OTR Truck Driver
