Shaffer Trucking, a division of Crete Carrier Corporation, is an irregular route truckload carrier of general commodities. Shaffer operates with both common and contract authority, between all points in the contiguous United States. Our mission here at Shaffer is to be the nation's premiere temperature control carrier, meeting or exceeding customer expectations through vision, leadership and a commitment to the process of continuous improvement. While we specialize in the transportation of temperature sensitive products, including those requiring temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit, we also transport many other commodities - from magazines to auto parts.
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BenefitsYour value as a driver for Shaffer Trucking is supported by the outstanding benefits package available to all Shaffer drivers as listed below:
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical
• Waiting Period – 30 days following the first of the month
• Prescription Card
• Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Life Insurance
Pay Scale The company offers one of the TOP pay packages in the truckload industry for its qualified drivers. National/Regional Divers with one or two year’s verifiable OTR experience start at $.37 per mile. Drivers with at least 5 years experience and a stable work record can qualify for $.40 per mile. In addition, drivers are eligible for a one cent ($.01) per mile annual pay increase. Maximum base pay in the National Fleet is $.47 cents per mile. Shaffer Trucking pays
PRACTICAL ROUTE miles instead of short route miles.
All drivers are paid
WEEKLY by direct deposit to their bank account or their COMDATA card and have weekly cash advances for road expenses. TRANSFLOW EXPRESS is available to scan and deliver driver trip documents to the Payroll Department within seconds after being scanned.
Home TimeWe believe it is important to get you home frequently. In the national fleet, you can expect to be away from home for 14-18 days, depending on where you live. You will earn 1 day off for every six days of driving. Regional drivers can expect to be home every 8-12 days for 1 – 1.5 days off.
Family Rider PolicyShaffer Trucking has one of the more progressive rider policies in the trucking industry, allowing specific family members to ride along at no cost to the driver. Authorized passengers under the family rider policy are:
1. Spouse, which includes "common law" spouse where permitted by law;
2. Spouse and one child, foster child, stepchild or grandchild not over 18 years of age, and
3. One child, foster child, stepchild or grandchild 5 to 18 years of age.
Generally, we allow only one authorized passenger on the truck at any time except children age four or younger who must be accompanied on the truck by the driver's spouse. All authorized passengers must be cleared and authorized by the Safety Department before getting on the truck.
OrientationAs part of the employment process, all company driver employee applicants cleared for hire by Shaffer Trucking will be required to attend a two-day orientation in New Kingstown, PA, Lincoln, NE or Marietta, GA. Transportation, lodging, plus $140.00 to company drivers will be paid by the company upon successful completion of orientation.
E-ZPass/I-PassThe company utilizes the E-ZPass transponder for ease in paying tolls in those locations where E-ZPass is authorized. This includes the Illinois toll road where I-Pass is operational. While your truck will have an assigned E-ZPass transponder, not all travel on toll roads or turnpikes is authorized. Toll roads, and turnpikes which are authorized, are approved at time of dispatch by virtue of being included within the suggested fuel routing you receive via Qualcomm®.
Haz Mat Reimbursement(Haz Mat process must start within 45 day of employment)
The company pays its DOT qualified Company Drivers and Owner/Operators the sum of $100 to reimburse them a portion of the cost associated with securing the renewed Haz Mat endorsement. The payment is made at the time the renewed endorsement is presented to the Safety Department.
