Trucking is definitely unlike most any other occupation out there. Just about every truck driver we see out there nowadays came from a different line of work. I worked as a truck mechanic for many years and already had my commercial driver’s license—along with some...
If you drive a truck—whether it's your first day behind the wheel or you've been driving for years—you work in an environment where things can go wrong in the blink of an eye. Sometimes it's minor. And sometimes it can be catastrophic to you, your business or others....
My name is Jim Krueger, and I’m a Rock Star! It’s the only way I can describe the feeling I get whenever I pull into the fuel island at the truck stop or check in at a customer for a pick up or delivery. Let me explain. I’ve been with Crete for nearly ten years. Since...
There are only so many hours in a day. As professional drivers it's important that we utilize that time in a very efficient manner if we expect to sustain a good level of productivity and make it to our destination safely. Got HOURS? When we get a load offer over the...
Congratulations to all of the drivers below for being selected driver of the month for their respective terminal. Many elements are considered by the individual fleet managers in their selection for Driver of the Month. Safety, mileage, attitude, and appearance are...
With winter weather underway in parts of the country it’s time to start thinking about winter driving procedures. While I'm not writing this article to tell anyone how to drive their truck, there are certain things many of us already know and do during inclement...
With winter weather underway in parts of the country it’s time to start thinking about winter driving procedures. While I'm not writing this article to tell anyone how to drive their truck, there are certain things many of us already know and do during inclement...
On a recent episode of the “Dave Nemo Show” (Sirius XM) the conversation turned to the topic of driver retention—and what can be done to turn around a driver turnover rate that’s rising fast and approaching 100 percent annually. At Crete the turnover rate is about...
Getting started in a new career as a truck driver can seem a bit overwhelming as there is a lot to learn. Many of our trainers are seasoned veterans of the road who have been out here for many years and can teach you a lot about the reality of this career. Lessons...