Shaffer Trucking

Why Drive for Shaffer?

• Drivers at Shaffer are paid based on practical miles - 3–5% more annual miles than those paid by short-route only.
• Our trucks are governed at 68 mph on cruise and 65 mph on pedal.
• We offer comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision at competitive rates. 
• Full retirement support via 401(k) + profit sharing - $11.5M profit sharing paid in 2025 alone.
• Driver perks like discount programs, driver recognition awards, scholarship opportunities, referral bonuses, million-mile club & more.

Qualifications & Onboarding

What we require:

• Valid Class A CDL
• ONE YEAR tractor-trailer experience
• Clean driving record (no preventable accidents, no DUI/DWI in last 5 years)
• No positive drug screens in the past 5 years
• At least 22 years old

Orientation & Training:

• Held in Lincoln, NE; Lenoir City, TN; Mechanicsburg, PA; North Salt Lake, UT; Wilmer, TX
• Includes classroom, road test, DOT physical, drug & background checks, in-truck evaluation
• $120 paid per day of orientation

Pay, Programs & Culture

• Profit Sharing: Drivers eligible after one year - $11.5 million in profit sharing in 2025, $103 million to employee retirement accounts since 2018. 
• Rider & Pet Policies
• Safe Driver Program & Million-Mile Club recognition
• Discounts and perks from national & local partners
• Driver Referral Bonus: $500 after orientation + extra CPM for the first year