“The most valuable thing to a driver is their time. So how can we use tools out there to maximize the use of that driver’s time?” –Tim Aschoff, Crete Carrier President and COO The first lesson I learned in economics class is supply and demand. In a growing economy,...
What’s on the minds of young people in the trucking industry? That was the topic of a recent “Three Under Thirty” segment on Road Dog Trucking News with Mark Willis. Three members of the Crete Carrier team under the age of thirty joined Crete President Tim Aschoff and...
Some of us older drivers may remember this as the title of a Led Zeppelin song but as we travel the road of life, communication is the backbone of most everything we do—especially when it comes to doing our part as drivers to help our employer keep our fleet’s...
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...
Success most often stems from planning out your future. The same is true in trucking. Every day we get behind the wheel and head toward our next destination which could be anywhere between a few hours to a few days away. The better you plan that trip before you start,...
Crete Carrier is a family oriented company and values all family members, including those of the four-legged variety. There are many reasons you may want to bring a pet with you on the road. We met up with John (Donut) Barnes to hear his take on life on the road with...
A new pilot program launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation will permit 18-20 year old drivers with the military equivalent of a CDL to drive trucks across state lines for civilian interstate commerce. The program was announced July 3, 2018 in Omaha by U.S....
Safety is a part of every truck driver’s daily mission. It starts with a good pre-trip inspection of the driver's equipment. But it doesn't stop there. A driver needs to pre-trip themselves daily as well. Let's take a look at some of the issues we might need to...
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...