Crete Carrier Corporation vs Schneider National
Crete is privately held running Kenworths and Peterbilts across three divisions. Schneider is publicly traded with company-paid CDL training and APU trucks. Both accept new drivers.
Crete Carrier Corporation
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 6,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Schneider National
- Pay
- $50,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 9,500+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Crete Carrier Corporation
Crete pays $55K-$85K across dry van, reefer, flatbed.
Schneider National
Schneider pays $50K-$85K with tanker and intermodal highest.
Home Time
Crete Carrier Corporation
Regional and dedicated weekly; OTR 2-3 weeks.
Schneider National
Regional, dedicated, intermodal offer weekly+.
Benefits
Crete Carrier Corporation
Health, 401(k), PTO, premium trucks.
Schneider National
Company-paid CDL, APU trucks, full benefits.
Training/Support
Crete Carrier Corporation
Accepts CDL graduates across divisions.
Schneider National
Company-paid CDL training from scratch.
Equipment/Technology
Crete Carrier Corporation
Kenworths and Peterbilts -- many drivers prefer these.
Schneider National
APU Freightliners with telematics.
Our Verdict
Schneider is better for brand-new drivers (company-paid CDL training). Crete is better if you already have a CDL and prefer Kenworth/Peterbilt trucks. Both offer three+ divisions for specialization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Crete have CDL training?
No CDL school, but accepts CDL graduates. Schneider will train you from scratch.
Which trucks are better?
Personal preference. Crete's KW/Pete vs Schneider's Freightliners with APUs. Many drivers prefer KW/Pete.
Which has reefer and flatbed?
Both. Crete via Shaffer (reefer) and Hunt (flatbed). Schneider doesn't have dedicated reefer or flatbed.