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Follow on Google News | 75 Years of Success at Shaffer Trucking and NC Truck Driving JobsNot many trucking companies today can mirror 75 years of existence, but dedication by loyal associates and teammates have allowed refrigerated carrier Shaffer Trucking to reach that milestone.
By: Shaffer Trucking “We have found that those we work with and for will in turn treat us the same,” Peetz said. “It’s kind of our Golden Rule. We believe there are no shortcuts to success and that’s a philosophy that drives our business.” Shaffer’s proud history of serving the nation’s largest food and temperature sensitive shippers started in 1937. The company joined the Crete Carrier organization in 1974 and continued to build on an already solid reputation. Then in 2003 Sunflower Carriers, another Crete company, merged with Shaffer to create one of the largest refrigerated transportation fleets in the country. With 1,400 power units and 2,800 state-of-the- Shaffer’s pay program is one of the most outstanding in the trucking industry. They were one of the first companies to pay their driver teammates on the basis of practical route miles versus traditional short route miles and they employ a driver referral program where we existing driver teammates can earn $1,000 to recruit a fellow qualified driver to work for Shaffer and NC Truck Driving Jobs . In the most recent year, driver teammates received more than $400,000 in recruiting bonuses. http://www.youtube.com/ Peetz said Shaffer offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, optical and prescription as well as short-term disability protection and life insurance. Teammates also have the option to purchase additional life insurance for family members. The coverages also have an employee assistance component should it be needed. “We recently added an optional supplemental insurance coverage package for those seeking additional sickness and accident protection and we also offer a profit sharing plan to all full time employee/teammates consisting of a 401(k) component and profit sharing account,” Peetz added. The company makes an annual profit sharing contribution to individual employee/teammates’ Less experienced drivers or entry-level truckers who’ve come from approved driver training schools will find a stable of driver trainers to help sharpen your skills. All new driver teammates undergo a 90-day evaluation and refresher discussion with their terminal manager within 90 days of joining the company. “We have found these to be extremely valuable in permitting us to get to know our drivers and respond to issues or questions they have,” Peetz said. “We also have an open door policy where any of our teammates can discuss their ideas, issues and concerns with any management team member.” About Crete Carrier Jobs and Shaffer Trucking Founded in 1966, Crete Carrier Corporation, along with wholly owned subsidiary Hunt Transportation and operating division Shaffer Trucking, ranks as one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the country, offering a full range of transportation services to our customers. For more information about Shaffer Trucking, please visit NC Truck Driving Jobs, Shaffer Trucking or email Andy Brabec at abrabec@cretecarrier.com Contact Shaffer Trucking NC Truck Driving Jobs Andrew Brabec, Director of Communications 400 NW 56th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68528 402-479-8751 (o) abrabec@cretecarrier.com http://www.shafferjobs.com/ End
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