Schneider National vs Crete Carrier Corporation
Schneider offers company-paid CDL and tanker/intermodal. Crete offers KW/Peterbilt trucks across dry van/reefer/flatbed divisions. Both are excellent for new and experienced drivers.
Schneider National
- Pay
- $50,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 9,500+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Crete Carrier Corporation
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 6,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Schneider National
Schneider $50K-$85K with tanker highest.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Crete $55K-$85K across divisions.
Home Time
Schneider National
Intermodal daily; regional weekly.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Regional and dedicated weekly.
Benefits
Schneider National
Company-paid CDL, APUs, 401(k), health.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Health, 401(k), PTO, premium trucks.
Training/Support
Schneider National
Company-paid CDL from scratch.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Accepts CDL graduates.
Equipment/Technology
Schneider National
APU Freightliners, telematics.
Crete Carrier Corporation
Kenworths and Peterbilts.
Our Verdict
Schneider if you need CDL training or want tanker/intermodal. Crete if you already have a CDL and prefer Kenworth/Peterbilt trucks or want reefer (Shaffer) or flatbed (Hunt) divisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better trucks?
Depends on preference. Schneider has APU Freightliners. Crete has Kenworths and Peterbilts (many drivers prefer these).
Does Crete have reefer?
Yes, through Shaffer Trucking. Schneider does not have a dedicated reefer division.
Which offers CDL training?
Only Schneider. Crete requires an existing CDL.