CDL A Drivers

Earn $1,856 Weekly • Top 50% Avg. $96,542 Annually • Industry-Leading Stability

At Crete Carrier, we’re more than just a trucking company—we’re a family-owned, debt-free carrier with over 58 years of proven excellence in the industry. We proudly operate both dry van and refrigerated divisions, offering drivers the freedom and flexibility to choose what fits their lifestyle best.

Whether you're seeking higher earnings, long-term security, or a carrier that truly puts drivers first, Crete Carrier is the place to build a lasting career on the open road.

We believe in fair, simple, and transparent pay that rewards your work without gimmicks:

• $.61 to $.64 CPM (based on experience)

• Average Weekly Pay (Top 50%): $1,856

• Top 50% Earners Annually: $96,542+

• Paid Practical Miles – not short route (earn 3–5% more miles annually!)

• Optional Per Diem Program

• Orientation Pay - $120/Day

• Quarterly Safety Bonus

We are one of the most stable and trusted carriers in the industry. Here's why:

• 58+ Years in Business – and still family-owned

• Completely Debt-Free

• Long-Term, Quality Customers

• Lowest Turnover in the Industry

• Driver Mentor Program for Support & Success

• Take Your Truck Home Option

• Free Rider Program

• Pet Policy Welcomed

Say goodbye to inconsistent runs and third-party brokers. At Crete:

• 100% Customer Freight

• No Brokered Freight

• Consistent Miles & Length of Haul

• Drop & Hook Opportunities

• 20+ National Maintenance Facilities

• Modern, Well-Maintained Equipment

Our benefits package sets the bar in the industry:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Profit Sharing Program - 

  • $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025
  • $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

We’re looking for safety-focused, career-minded professionals:

• 1+ year of driving experience within the last 2 years

• 5 or fewer jobs in the past 10 years

  • (We consider qualified applicants who exceed this if their resume is otherwise strong)

• Ideally 1 job in the past year (2–3 may still be accepted)

• No DOT preventable accidents in the past year

• 3 or fewer preventable accidents in the last 5 years

• No major CDL violations in the past year

• Fewer than 3 moving violations in the past 5 years

If you're looking for a carrier that offers leading pay, unmatched stability, modern freight, and respect for the driver, it’s time to rediscover the road with Crete Carrier.

Apply today and talk to a recruiter to get started on your best miles yet!