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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

Heartland Express

35

Total Score

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Pay

Heartland Express

7/10

Heartland pays $55K-$80K on shorter routes.

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Crete pays $55K-$85K across divisions.

Home Time

Heartland Express

8/10

Short-haul model, home weekly or more.

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Regional and dedicated weekly; OTR 2-3 weeks.

Benefits

Heartland Express

7/10

Health, 401(k), paid orientation.

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Health, 401(k), PTO, KW/Pete trucks.

Training/Support

Heartland Express

6/10

Prefers 1 year experience.

Crete Carrier Corporation

7/10

Accepts CDL graduates across divisions.

Equipment/Technology

Heartland Express

7/10

Late-model Freightliners.

Crete Carrier Corporation

8/10

Kenworths and Peterbilts -- driver favorite.

Our Verdict

Crete Carrier Corporation leads 36-35

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.

Learn More About These Companies

Heartland Express

North Liberty, IA · 5,000+ trucks

Crete Carrier Corporation

Lincoln, NE · 6,000+ trucks