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CDL-A Truck Driver

  • Company: Crete Carrier Corporation
  • Location: Idabel, Oklahoma
  • Salary: $93,976/yr
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • $93,976/yr

Crete Carrier Corporation at a glance

cretecarrier.com

SEC filings mentioning "Crete Carrier Corporation": 45search EDGAR

7,592 employees covered under a retirement plan (2017 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2

Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300429FM44O0MR695, US) — via GLEIF

Crete Carrier Corporation is a U.S. trucking firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It operates three divisions—Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation—and hauls freight across the contiguous United States. Learn more at Wikipedia or cretecarrier.com.

331 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.

Source: Wikipedia

CDL-A Truck Driver at Crete Carrier Corporation in Idabel, Oklahoma

What This Role Involves

As a CDL-A Truck Driver for Crete Carrier Corporation, you will be responsible for driving long-haul routes to deliver goods to various destinations. The role involves adhering to strict schedules and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Your Responsibilities

  • Pick up and deliver freight according to the established schedule
  • Ensure all loads are properly secured and documented for safe transport
  • Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and other relevant information
  • Adhere to company policies and federal transportation laws at all times

What You Bring

  • A valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
  • Experience in over-the-road trucking is preferred but not required
  • A strong commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction
  • The ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Why Join Crete Carrier Corporation

At Crete Carrier Corporation, we offer leading pay plus carrier advantages. Our top 50% of drivers earn an average annual salary of $93,976, with starting rates ranging from 60 to 73 CPM and additional payments for night and weekend work based on experience and route.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment where our drivers can thrive. Our benefits include comprehensive health insurance options, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

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Working in Idabel, Oklahoma

🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Cautionvia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

National job openings rate: 4.6%via BLS JOLTS

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

About this role & career path

O*NET groups this work under Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032.00). Core tasks include load docs, cargo and equipment inspection, landing-gear work, delivery receipts, and regulatory logs. Related titles include armored, automotive carrier, and haulaway drivers. See O*NET.

Traits that fit this role

  • Cautiousness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability

Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).

Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET

Industry news

Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)

Salary & compensation

Workers in Production, Transportation, & Material Moving occupations earn a national median of $38,665via US Census ACS / Data USA

Build the skills for this role

Build toward a Class A CDL and FMCSA entry-level driver training (ELDT) compliance. Primary resource: FMCSA — CDL & Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements (free info).

Free & low-cost learning resources

Expect questions on hours-of-service logging, pre-trip inspection habits, cargo securement, and how you handle documentation and customer handoffs on multi-stop or regional runs for a large dry-van/carrier fleet like Crete.

Strong fit if you hold or can earn a CDL-A, prefer over-the-road work with a national carrier family (Crete/Shaffer/Hunt), and are comfortable with compliance-heavy, equipment-and-paperwork-first driving rather than desk or pure local warehouse roles.

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Listing facts

  • Role CDL-A Truck Driver
  • Employer Crete Carrier Corporation
  • Location Idabel, Oklahoma
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $93,976/yr
  • Posted July 22, 2026
  • Apply by August 21, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (284 words)

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Typical work in CDL A Truck Driver

Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.

  • Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  • Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Source: O*NET

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CDL-A Truck Driver Crete Carrier Corporation · Idabel, Oklahoma · $93,976/yr