CRST

Founded in 1955 by Herald "Smitty" and Miriam Smith in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — starting from a refurbished chicken coop purchased for $125 — CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. has grown into one of the nation''s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies, with 70+ years of history and a network driving over 370 million miles per year. A $2+ billion enterprise headquartered in Cedar Rapids, CRST operates four primary business units: Capacity Solutions (team expedited truckload), Dedicated Solutions (contract carriage), Specialized Solutions (flatbed and high-value white-glove), and Final Mile/Home Solutions — serving customers across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Why drivers choose CRST:

• Team drivers earn up to $110,000/year; top owner-operators and specialized contractors gross $325,000+/year
• Solo flatbed drivers earn up to $90,000/year; dedicated OTR drivers earn up to $2,000/week
• Specialized Lease Purchase contractors gross $8,000–$10,000+/week to the truck (top 25%); CPM averaging $2.03 based on 2025 rates with fuel surcharge; tolls 100% paid + $0.18/gallon fuel discount
• Sign-on bonuses up to $5,000 for team drivers; retention/sign-on bonuses available across divisions
• Dedicated flatbed local accounts available — e.g., Baltimore-area drivers earn $78,000/year home daily with tuition reimbursement up to $8,000
• Full benefits after 60 days — health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k)
• Medical Bridge coverage provided for the first 60 days of employment
• Veterans welcome — extra pay for qualified DD-214 holders; GI Bill Apprenticeship Program available for additional tax-free income
• Majority no-touch freight with premium pay on no-touch loads; dry van, reefer, and flatbed freight options
• Flexible home time by division — local accounts home daily, dedicated bi-weekly, team OTR with CRST Get Thru Home program for bonus home time in short stretches
• Safety technology on all equipment: Detroit Assurance, CDL-Saving Collision systems, Intelligent Cruise, and more
• 24/7/365 driver support; 91 locations across North America
• 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award winner; Premier Asset-Based Carrier of the Year (Kloeckner Metals); 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
• Diverse freight: dry van, flatbed, specialized/padded LTL, reefer, final mile — options for all CDL-A experience levels