LOUISIANA DRIVING JOBS

Louisiana drivers have the option of staying closer to home on a regional fleet or joining our dedicated or national OTR fleets — home to our top-earning drivers.

Drivers must have one year of tractor trailer experience to apply with Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, or Hunt Transportation.

We've recently raised our governed truck speed to 68 MPH on the cruise and 65 MPH on the pedal, allowing our drivers to log their miles and get to their destinations faster and more efficiently.

Why wait? Start your best job ever with a call to one of our helpful recruiters or you can apply right now online.

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NATIONAL OTR FLEETS

National OTR - Dry Van

Fleet Details

Our over-the-road (OTR) drivers see the country, hauling freight throughout the lower 48 states. The top 50% of our OTR drivers average $1,741 per week.

Company
Crete Carrier
Pay Rate per Mile
$0.60 - $0.63
Top 50% Avg. Pay
$90,518 / year
Top 50% Avg. Pay
$1,741 / week
Home Time
Out 21 / Home 3.5

Qualifications and Onboarding

Crete Carrier Corporation strives to be the best trucking company in the nation. We strive to bring on experienced drivers with top safety records. We require:

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • One year of tractor-trailer experience
  • DOT physical and drug test (urinalysis and follicle testing)
  • Company in-truck driving test
  • Acceptable safety record
  • No DUI or DWI convictions in past 5 years
  • No positive drug screens or events in past 5 years
  • Minimum age of 22
  • Owner operator trucks must scale 44,500 pounds

Orientation

  • Locations: Lincoln, NE, Lenoir City, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA, North Salt Lake, UT, and Wilmer, TX
  • Hunt Transportation orientation in Omaha, NE
  • Owner operators paid to deadhead to orientation site
  • Lodging and meals paid
  • Classroom training and road test

Benefits

Policies and Programs

Rider Program

At Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation, we think it’s important for our drivers to have a healthy work-life balance. That’s why you can always take friends and family out on the open road with you with our no-cost rider policy. Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle at any given time.

Authorized passengers include:

  • Spouse or significant other (age 19 or older)
  • One child 12 years of age or older

Pet Policy Program

And for family members of the four-legged variety, Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking are allowed to have two dogs or cats on the truck. Their combined weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Driver Referral Program

The Driver Referral Bonus just got better! You’ll receive $500 when your referred driver completes orientation and any required training. AND you’ll get $.01 for every mile they drive during their first 12 months of employment. Our drivers are our best recruiters. Share your Crete/Shaffer experience and get a nice bonus.

Discount Program

Our drivers enjoy year-round discounts and special offers from several national and local companies. The truck driving program includes everything from cellphones to restaurants.

Scholarship Program

Dependents attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply annually for scholarships. Additional scholarships target students attending the University of Nebraska and Southeast Community College in Nebraska.

Million Mile Program

Once a driver has exceeded one million career miles driven, they join the Million Mile Club. Decals are added to the driver’s truck to recognize this achievement.

Safe Driver Program

Earn awards for safe driving! We follow the ATA guidelines when honoring your commitment to safety. The criteria we follow are 12 months of employment, 100,000 miles/year, and no preventable accidents in the last 12 months. The awards that can be received include ATA pins, patches, cards, certificates, award letters, plaques, safe driving rings, dangles, and rings with diamond chips.

National OTR - Refrigerated

Fleet Details

Our over-the-road (OTR) drivers see the country, hauling freight throughout the lower 48 states. The top 50% of our OTR drivers average $1,741 per week.

Company
Shaffer Trucking

Pay Rate per Mile
$0.62 - $0.65

Top 50% Avg. Pay
$90,518 / year
Top 50% Avg. Pay
$1,741 / week
Home Time
Out 21 / Home 3.5

Qualifications and Onboarding

Crete Carrier Corporation strives to be the best trucking company in the nation. We strive to bring on experienced drivers with top safety records. We require:

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • One year of tractor-trailer experience
  • DOT physical and drug test (urinalysis and follicle testing)
  • Company in-truck driving test
  • Acceptable safety record
  • No DUI or DWI convictions in past 5 years
  • No positive drug screens or events in past 5 years
  • Minimum age of 22
  • Owner operator trucks must scale 44,500 pounds

Orientation

  • Locations: Lincoln, NE, Lenoir City, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA, North Salt Lake, UT, and Wilmer, TX
  • Hunt Transportation orientation in Omaha, NE
  • Owner operators paid to deadhead to orientation site
  • Lodging and meals paid
  • Classroom training and road test

Benefits

Policies and Programs

Rider Program

At Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation, we think it’s important for our drivers to have a healthy work-life balance. That’s why you can always take friends and family out on the open road with you with our no-cost rider policy. Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle at any given time.

Authorized passengers include:

  • Spouse or significant other (age 19 or older)
  • One child 12 years of age or older

Pet Policy Program

And for family members of the four-legged variety, Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking are allowed to have two dogs or cats on the truck. Their combined weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Driver Referral Program

The Driver Referral Bonus just got better! You’ll receive $500 when your referred driver completes orientation and any required training. AND you’ll get $.01 for every mile they drive during their first 12 months of employment. Our drivers are our best recruiters. Share your Crete/Shaffer experience and get a nice bonus.

Discount Program

Our drivers enjoy year-round discounts and special offers from several national and local companies. The truck driving program includes everything from cellphones to restaurants.

Scholarship Program

Dependents attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply annually for scholarships. Additional scholarships target students attending the University of Nebraska and Southeast Community College in Nebraska.

Million Mile Program

Once a driver has exceeded one million career miles driven, they join the Million Mile Club. Decals are added to the driver’s truck to recognize this achievement.

Safe Driver Program

Earn awards for safe driving! We follow the ATA guidelines when honoring your commitment to safety. The criteria we follow are 12 months of employment, 100,000 miles/year, and no preventable accidents in the last 12 months. The awards that can be received include ATA pins, patches, cards, certificates, award letters, plaques, safe driving rings, dangles, and rings with diamond chips.

REGIONAL FLEETS

Midsouth Region - 12-Day - Dry Van

Fleet Details

This mid-south random fleet handles freight from Unilever, Walmart and Mars. This fleet is 80% drop and hook with 2,100 - 2,300 miles per week and stop/drop and short haul pay available. Drivers will receive one day home for every 6 days out on a 12-day route.

Company
Crete Carrier

Pay Rate per Mile
$0.54 - $0.57

Top 50% Avg. Pay
$71,815 / year
Top 50% Avg. Pay
$1,381 / week
Home Time
Out 12 - Home 2

Qualifications and Onboarding

Crete Carrier Corporation strives to be the best trucking company in the nation. We strive to bring on experienced drivers with top safety records. We require:

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • One year of tractor-trailer experience
  • DOT physical and drug test (urinalysis and follicle testing)
  • Company in-truck driving test
  • Acceptable safety record
  • No DUI or DWI convictions in past 5 years
  • No positive drug screens or events in past 5 years
  • Minimum age of 22
  • Owner operator trucks must scale 44,500 pounds

Orientation

  • Locations: Lincoln, NE, Lenoir City, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA, North Salt Lake, UT, and Wilmer, TX
  • Hunt Transportation orientation in Omaha, NE
  • Owner operators paid to deadhead to orientation site
  • Lodging and meals paid
  • Classroom training and road test

Benefits

Policies and Programs

Rider Program

At Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation, we think it’s important for our drivers to have a healthy work-life balance. That’s why you can always take friends and family out on the open road with you with our no-cost rider policy. Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle at any given time.

Authorized passengers include:

  • Spouse or significant other (age 19 or older)
  • One child 12 years of age or older

Pet Policy Program

And for family members of the four-legged variety, Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking are allowed to have two dogs or cats on the truck. Their combined weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Driver Referral Program

The Driver Referral Bonus just got better! You’ll receive $500 when your referred driver completes orientation and any required training. AND you’ll get $.01 for every mile they drive during their first 12 months of employment. Our drivers are our best recruiters. Share your Crete/Shaffer experience and get a nice bonus.

Discount Program

Our drivers enjoy year-round discounts and special offers from several national and local companies. The truck driving program includes everything from cellphones to restaurants.

Scholarship Program

Dependents attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply annually for scholarships. Additional scholarships target students attending the University of Nebraska and Southeast Community College in Nebraska.

Million Mile Program

Once a driver has exceeded one million career miles driven, they join the Million Mile Club. Decals are added to the driver’s truck to recognize this achievement.

Safe Driver Program

Earn awards for safe driving! We follow the ATA guidelines when honoring your commitment to safety. The criteria we follow are 12 months of employment, 100,000 miles/year, and no preventable accidents in the last 12 months. The awards that can be received include ATA pins, patches, cards, certificates, award letters, plaques, safe driving rings, dangles, and rings with diamond chips.

Midsouth Region - 21-Day - Dry Van

Fleet Details

This mid-south random fleet offers 2,200 - 2,500 miles per week across the central U.S. Drivers will receive one day home for every 6 days out on a 21-day route.

Company
Crete Carrier

Pay Rate per Mile
$0.56 - $0.59

Top 50% Avg. Pay
$88,944 / year
Top 50% Avg. Pay
$1,710 / week
Home Time
Out 21 - Home 3.5

Qualifications and Onboarding

Crete Carrier Corporation strives to be the best trucking company in the nation. We strive to bring on experienced drivers with top safety records. We require:

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • One year of tractor-trailer experience
  • DOT physical and drug test (urinalysis and follicle testing)
  • Company in-truck driving test
  • Acceptable safety record
  • No DUI or DWI convictions in past 5 years
  • No positive drug screens or events in past 5 years
  • Minimum age of 22
  • Owner operator trucks must scale 44,500 pounds

Orientation

  • Locations: Lincoln, NE, Lenoir City, TN, Mechanicsburg, PA, North Salt Lake, UT, and Wilmer, TX
  • Hunt Transportation orientation in Omaha, NE
  • Owner operators paid to deadhead to orientation site
  • Lodging and meals paid
  • Classroom training and road test

Benefits

Policies and Programs

Rider Program

At Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation, we think it’s important for our drivers to have a healthy work-life balance. That’s why you can always take friends and family out on the open road with you with our no-cost rider policy. Only one passenger is permitted in the vehicle at any given time.

Authorized passengers include:

  • Spouse or significant other (age 19 or older)
  • One child 12 years of age or older

Pet Policy Program

And for family members of the four-legged variety, Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking are allowed to have two dogs or cats on the truck. Their combined weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Driver Referral Program

The Driver Referral Bonus just got better! You’ll receive $500 when your referred driver completes orientation and any required training. AND you’ll get $.01 for every mile they drive during their first 12 months of employment. Our drivers are our best recruiters. Share your Crete/Shaffer experience and get a nice bonus.

Discount Program

Our drivers enjoy year-round discounts and special offers from several national and local companies. The truck driving program includes everything from cellphones to restaurants.

Scholarship Program

Dependents attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply annually for scholarships. Additional scholarships target students attending the University of Nebraska and Southeast Community College in Nebraska.

Million Mile Program

Once a driver has exceeded one million career miles driven, they join the Million Mile Club. Decals are added to the driver’s truck to recognize this achievement.

Safe Driver Program

Earn awards for safe driving! We follow the ATA guidelines when honoring your commitment to safety. The criteria we follow are 12 months of employment, 100,000 miles/year, and no preventable accidents in the last 12 months. The awards that can be received include ATA pins, patches, cards, certificates, award letters, plaques, safe driving rings, dangles, and rings with diamond chips.

Brian Puff - Crete Carrier driver
Brian Puff - Crete Carrier driver

“STABILITY. EQUIPMENT. GREAT PAY. EXCELLENT BENEFITS. WHEN YOU HAVE LEADERSHIP THAT CARE SO MUCH ABOUT THEIR PEOPLE, IT SHOWS.”

Brian

BRIAN PUFF

Crete Carrier Driver