Driver Friendly Programs

Driver Friendly Programs at Crete Carrier Corporation

Practical Route Miles
We are one of a very few trucking companies in the nation who pay their drivers using Rand McNally Practical Route miles software to compute the miles. Many in the industry use what is referred to as "short route miles." Our Practical Route Miles reflect about two to four percent more miles for which you get paid, and it is most likely the route you actually drive.

Family Rider Policy
Crete Carrier Corporation 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:

• Spouse, which includes "common law" spouse where permitted by law
• One child, stepchild, foster-child or grandchild 4 years of age or younger, provided they are accompanied by the non-driving spouse.
• One child, foster-child, stepchild or grandchild 5 through 18 years of age, with or without the non-driving spouse.

Home Time
We believe it is important to get you home frequently. In the National Fleet you can expect to be away from home for 18 to 24 days depending on where you reside. 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. Regional and dedicated fleet drivers who drive a tighter geographical area will be home more often.

Stop-Off Pay
If your load requires multiple stops in addition to the original pick up and the final delivery, you will receive stop pay of $30.00 per stop.

Layover Compensation
Eligibility Requirements: 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. 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. After the first 12 hours of layover you will begin to earn layover pay at the rate of $100 for each 24 hour period. The layover pay of $100 is paid for each 24 hour period following the first 12 hours of the layover period. 

Load and Unload
Loading unloading, pallet jack pull-off and related loading and unloading services and extra stop offs if any are required, will be paid according to Crete's current loading/unloading payment schedule.

Orientation
As part of the employment process, all applicants cleared for hire by Crete Carrier will be required to attend a two day orientation in either Lincoln, NE; Lenoir City, TN; or New Kingstown, PA. Transportation, lodging, plus $140 to company drivers will be paid by Crete Carrier Corporation upon your successful completion of orientation.

24-Hour Road Service
Crete Carrier Corporation provides road service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the event you encounter maintenance-related issues with your tractor or trailer. This road service operates under the division title of Acklie Maintenance Service (AMS).

Driver Referral Fee
The company will pay you referral fee of $1,000 for each qualified driver or team you refer to the company. The fee is paid $500 when the referred driver successfully completes Driver Orientation and $500 thirty days later.

Haz Mat Reimbursement
The company pays its DOT qualified Company Drivers 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.

E-ZPass/I-Pass
The 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.

Safe Driver Program
The ATA criteria for the awards 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.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for dependents.

Sleep Apnea and Wellness Program
At Crete Carrier Corporation, keeping a driver healthy is just as important as keeping him or her safe on the road. In conjunction with the experts at Sleep Pointe, our company-run sleep apnea program offers our drivers an opportunity to be proactive at living a healthier, more productive lifestyle. With sleep labs opening across the country, ensure your safety, health and peace of mind by joining our team.

Million Mile Program
Once a driver has exceeded 1 million career miles driven, and every 500,000 subsequent miles, they join the Million Mile Club. Decals are added to their truck to recognize this achievement.
 

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