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Crete Carrier Corporation vs Werner Enterprises

Both Nebraska-based carriers with strong reputations. Crete Carrier is privately held with three divisions (dry van, reefer via Shaffer, flatbed via Hunt). Werner is publicly traded focusing on dry van and dedicated.

Crete Carrier Corporation

Pay
$55,000 - $85,000
Fleet
6,000+ trucks
Rating
4/5

Werner Enterprises

Pay
$52,000 - $80,000
Fleet
8,000+ trucks
Rating
3.8/5

Head-to-Head Comparison

Pay

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Crete pays $55K-$85K with competitive mileage rates and referral bonuses.

Werner Enterprises

7/10

Werner pays $52K-$80K with mileage pay and safety bonuses.

Home Time

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Crete offers regional and dedicated options with weekly home time; OTR is 2-3 weeks.

Werner Enterprises

7/10

Werner dedicated and regional offer weekly; OTR is 2-3 weeks.

Benefits

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Crete offers health, 401(k) match, PTO, late-model Kenworths and Peterbilts.

Werner Enterprises

7/10

Werner provides health, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, rider/pet policy.

Training/Support

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Crete accepts recent CDL graduates across all three divisions.

Werner Enterprises

7/10

Werner accepts CDL graduates with structured mentoring.

Equipment/Technology

Crete Carrier Corporation

8/10

Crete runs late-model Kenworths and Peterbilts -- among the best equipment for a mega carrier.

Werner Enterprises

7/10

Werner maintains a modern fleet averaging 2-3 years old.

Our Verdict

Crete Carrier Corporation leads 36-35

Very close. Crete edges ahead on equipment (Kenworths and Peterbilts vs Werner's Freightliners) and division variety (dry van, reefer, flatbed). Werner offers tuition reimbursement that Crete doesn't. Both are solid Nebraska-based carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better trucks?

Crete runs Kenworths and Peterbilts, which many drivers prefer over Werner's Freightliners. This is a meaningful quality-of-life difference.

Can I switch divisions at Crete?

Yes. Crete Carrier (dry van), Shaffer (reefer), and Hunt (flatbed) allow transfers between divisions.

Which is more driver-friendly?

Both have good reputations. Crete's private ownership means decisions aren't driven by shareholder pressure.

Learn More About These Companies

Crete Carrier Corporation

Lincoln, NE · 6,000+ trucks

Werner Enterprises

Omaha, NE · 8,000+ trucks