NEW YORK DRIVING JOBS
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Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking offer plenty of opportunities in the Empire State. Drivers can choose frequent home time on a dedicated fleet or regional or national OTR fleets.
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.
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.
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
- 401k retirement account with company match
- Profit sharing after one year of service - $13 million in profit was shared with employees in 2023 alone with $80.5 million contributed to the plan since 2018.
- Health, dental and vision at company group rates
- IRA Contribution Plan provides annual incentive payment to driver
- Discounts offers from retailers and service providers
- Driver achievement recognition
- Higher education scholarships for dependents
- Driver referral bonus of $500 for every hire upon completion of orientation
- Additional $0.01 per mile referral bonus for every mile your referral drives in their first 12 months of employment
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.
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
- 401k retirement account with company match
- Profit sharing after one year of service - $13 million in profit was shared with employees in 2023 alone with $80.5 million contributed to the plan since 2018.
- Health, dental and vision at company group rates
- IRA Contribution Plan provides annual incentive payment to driver
- Discounts offers from retailers and service providers
- Driver achievement recognition
- Higher education scholarships for dependents
- Driver referral bonus of $500 for every hire upon completion of orientation
- Additional $0.01 per mile referral bonus for every mile your referral drives in their first 12 months of employment
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
Mid-Atlantic Region - 12-Day - Refrigerated
Fleet Details
This mid-Atlantic regional runs 2,100 - 2,300 miles per week and offers drivers one day home for every 6 days out on a 12-day route.
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
- 401k retirement account with company match
- Profit sharing after one year of service - $13 million in profit was shared with employees in 2023 alone with $80.5 million contributed to the plan since 2018.
- Health, dental and vision at company group rates
- IRA Contribution Plan provides annual incentive payment to driver
- Discounts offers from retailers and service providers
- Driver achievement recognition
- Higher education scholarships for dependents
- Driver referral bonus of $500 for every hire upon completion of orientation
- Additional $0.01 per mile referral bonus for every mile your referral drives in their first 12 months of employment
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.
Mid-Atlantic Region - 21-Day - Refrigerated
Fleet Details
This mid-Atlantic regional runs 2,300 - 2,600 miles per week and offers drivers one day home for every 6 days out on a 21-day route.
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
- 401k retirement account with company match
- Profit sharing after one year of service - $13 million in profit was shared with employees in 2023 alone with $80.5 million contributed to the plan since 2018.
- Health, dental and vision at company group rates
- IRA Contribution Plan provides annual incentive payment to driver
- Discounts offers from retailers and service providers
- Driver achievement recognition
- Higher education scholarships for dependents
- Driver referral bonus of $500 for every hire upon completion of orientation
- Additional $0.01 per mile referral bonus for every mile your referral drives in their first 12 months of employment
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.
Northeast Region - Refrigerated
Fleet Details
This random northeast regional fleet features Hershey and Unilever freight, and does NOT deliver to New York City. This fleet is 60% drop and hook with drivers averaging 2,000 - 2,300 miles per week and 2 full days of home time on weekends.
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
- 401k retirement account with company match
- Profit sharing after one year of service - $13 million in profit was shared with employees in 2023 alone with $80.5 million contributed to the plan since 2018.
- Health, dental and vision at company group rates
- IRA Contribution Plan provides annual incentive payment to driver
- Discounts offers from retailers and service providers
- Driver achievement recognition
- Higher education scholarships for dependents
- Driver referral bonus of $500 for every hire upon completion of orientation
- Additional $0.01 per mile referral bonus for every mile your referral drives in their first 12 months of employment
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.
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“SHAFFER SEES THEIR DRIVERS AS A VALUABLE ASSET. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT PEOPLE ARE LOOKING OUT FOR YOU.”
– Joel & Claribel
JOEL PRIETO & CLARIBEL HOLGUIN-TERRILL
Shaffer Trucking Team Drivers