Heartland Express vs Crete Carrier Corporation
Heartland's short-haul model vs Crete's multi-division operation. Heartland for home time. Crete for truck quality and division variety.
Heartland Express
- Pay
- $55,000 - $80,000
- Fleet
- 5,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 3.6/5
Crete Carrier Corporation
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 6,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Heartland Express
Heartland pays $55K-$80K on shorter routes.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Crete pays $55K-$85K across divisions.
Home Time
Heartland Express
Short-haul model, home weekly or more.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Regional and dedicated weekly; OTR 2-3 weeks.
Benefits
Heartland Express
Health, 401(k), paid orientation.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Health, 401(k), PTO, KW/Pete trucks.
Training/Support
Heartland Express
Prefers 1 year experience.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Accepts CDL graduates across divisions.
Equipment/Technology
Heartland Express
Late-model Freightliners.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Kenworths and Peterbilts -- driver favorite.
Our Verdict
Heartland for maximum home time. Crete for better trucks and division options (reefer via Shaffer, flatbed via Hunt). Crete is also more new-driver friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to get into?
Crete accepts CDL graduates. Heartland prefers 1 year.
Which has better trucks?
Crete's Kenworths and Peterbilts are preferred by most drivers.
Which has reefer?
Crete via Shaffer Trucking. Heartland is dry van only.