STUDENT DRIVER INFORMATION Apply online or give us a call today! ShafferJobs.com 800.669.0322 800.669.2181 Fax CreteCarrierJobs.com 800.998.2221 800.998.9002 Fax WELCOME TO CRETE CARRIER AND SHAFFER TRUCKING! PRACTICAL ROUTE MILES STUDENT PAY SCALE LAYOVER, LOADING, UNLOADING, AND EXTRA DROP PAY Thank you for your interest in driving for one of the nation’s premier truckload carriers. Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking have earned a reputation for hiring the most professional drivers. Having the lowest turnover in the industry confirms Crete and Shaffer’s commitment to their drivers and the drivers’ commitment to the company. After successful completion of an approved driving school, all students who will be solo drivers will begin an eight (8) week On-The-Job-Training Program with a Driver Trainer. During this program and thereafter the student will be paid as follows: PAY SCALE TIME PERIOD RATE All students in All Fleets 8 week training program $600 per week All students in All Fleets After training program and until 6 months of employment Crete drivers earn $.35 and Shaffer drivers earn $.37 per practical mile. After six months of employment, the student will receive compensation at the “starting pay” as reflected in the Driver Pay Summary of the fleet in which she or he elects to drive. The time out on the road, dispatch method, and operating area for the student can be determined by reviewing the profile of the particular division in which the student elects to drive. The company also pays their drivers using Rand McNally Practical Route Miles. Many companies in the industry use what is referred to as “short route miles.” Our Practical Route Miles reflect approximately five percent more miles—for which you are paid—and more accurately represent your actual route. Layover eligibility requirements: A. Subject to approval by Operations Management, if the layover is an operational issue other than freight availability you will earn layover pay at the rate of $100 for each 24 hour period. B. If the layover is due to breakdown and you have timely notified the Operations Department, depending on the expected duration of the layover, a motel room may be authorized. Loading, unloading, pallet jack pull-off and related loading and unloading services and extra stop offs will be paid according to the company’s current loading/unloading payment schedule. RIDER POLICY Crete and Shaffer offer an exceptional rider policy at NO COST to the driver. Authorized passengers are as follows: Being a family owned company, we understand the importance of home time. In the National Fleet drivers can expect to be away from home for 18–24 days depending on the residing area. Other fleets have options for home time every 6–17 days. A.Spouse, or B. One child, stepchild, foster-child, niece, nephew or grandchild 4 years of age or younger, provided they are accompanied by the non-driving spouse, or C. One child, stepchild, foster-child, niece, nephew or grandchild 5 through 18 years of age, with or without the non-driving spouse or adult, or D. One adult 19 years old or older (after employed 30 days) Drivers will be entitled to one day off for every six days out on the road. Non-vacation home time will generally be limited to a maximum of four consecutive days. Dedicated fleet drivers who drive a tighter geographical area will be home more often. Family relationship must be verified and authorized by the Safety Department prior to the passenger getting on the truck. A limited number of authorized passengers can be on the truck at any one time. Authorization is provided once training has been completed and the new student has HOME TIME Rev. 01/15 operated his or her own truck for 30 days and maintains a good safety ranking. MODERN, WELL-MAINTAINED EQUIPMENT Premium equipment spec’d with the driver in mind has always been the standard at Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking. Our policy of providing assigned tractors ensures that our drivers share in that pride. ORIENTATION As part of the employment process, all applicants cleared for hire will be required to attend up to three days of orientation in either Lincoln, NE; Lenoir City, TN; New Kingstown, PA; or Wilmer, TX. Drivers will receive transportation and lodging during orientation as well as $85 per day upon successful completion of driver orientation and all required training. BENEFITS Our benefits package is available to all drivers and includes: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, profit sharing, 401(k), paid vacation, short-term disability, and $20,000–$50,000 life insurance. RETIREMENT Profit Sharing The company contributes a portion of its yearly profits to the individual profit sharing account of every employee. As a result of the success of the company, this contribution over time can be quite rewarding. The Plan requires one full year of employment to participate. to none in the truckload industry. Entry into the 401(k) is permitted at the beginning of each quarter. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. One year verifiable tractor trailer experience.* 2. Has acceptably passed the required company and D.O.T. physical, the required drug test and the company in-truck driving test and otherwise meets D.O.T. requirements. 3.Has a Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the driver’s state of residence. 4. Has a verifiable work history. 5. Has attained the minimum age of 22 years. 6. Has an acceptable driving record as reflected by MVR and PSP reports with no major preventable accident in the most recent five (5) years. 7. No DUI or DWI convictions or positive drug screens or events in the past five (5) years. 8. Has an acceptable criminal history record. 9. Be able to perform functions set forth in job description. *Exceptions to the one (1) year OTR requirement may be made on an individual basis if the driver applicant has a stable work history. The Company will also accept qualified student drivers who have successfully completed their schooling at an approved school. 401(k) This part of the retirement program allows the employee to set aside a specified amount of his/her earnings prior to withholding for taxes. The company will match a percentage of employee contributions. This program is a substantial benefit to drivers who are actively planning their retirement. By combining your 401(k) contribution with the company paid Profit Sharing Plan you have a retirement plan second TERMINAL LOCATIONS NEBRASKA (HOME OFFICE) 400 NW 56th St. Lincoln, NE 68528 800-998-2221 INDIANA 5730 Fortune Circle West Indianapolis, IN 46241 800-487-4639 OHIO 5400 Crosswind Ave. Columbus, OH 43228 800-998-3598 UTAH 695 West 1100 North N. Salt Lake, UT 84054 800-998-6166 ARIZONA 2346 South 16th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 800-998-9009 MISSOURI 3631 Great Midwest Dr. Kansas City, MO 64161 800-998-0963 PENNSYLVANIA 49 East Main New Kingstown, PA 17072 800-669-1181 WYOMING 11220 I-80 Service Road Cheyenne, WY 800-998-7743 FLORIDA 2020 Eidson Dr. DeLand, FL 32724 800-998-5415 NEBRASKA 10770 I Street Omaha, NE 68127 888-228-9685 TENNESSEE 2229 Buttermilk Road Lenoir City, TN 37771 800-251-9120 GEORGIA 1225 Williams Drive Marietta, GA 30066 800-998-8002 NORTH CAROLINA 112 Stagecoach Trail Greensboro, NC 27409 800-773-8935 TEXAS 400 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Wilmer, TX 75172 800-998-4933 Contact Crete Carrier at CreteCarrierJobs.com or 800.998.2221, and contact Shaffer Trucking at ShafferJobs.com or 800.669.0322 Rev. 01/15