COMPANY BLOG
ICYMI—Winter Driving Edition
In Nebraska, we have a saying. If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. This winter season (which really started in the fall) has brought the usual challenging conditions at different times throughout the continental U.S. The...
Aiming higher in 2019
With 2018 now in the rear view mirror we can reflect on recent changes in our industry and how we do our daily routine. Freight has been better than I've seen it in a long time. Driver pay has increased—in some cases quite dramatically....
November 2018 Drivers of the Month
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,...
Taking time for yourself
We as professional drivers are certainly among the most self-sacrificing and hardest working people in the world. We routinely miss special events with family members and holidays—and those who love us know it comes with the job. But I'm...
2018 Million Mile Driver Awards
Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking recognize the following drivers and their Million Mile Safety Milestone. These drivers have driven over 1 million safe miles in their career, a milestone that often takes ten years to achieve. “Our...
Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking 2018 Terminal Drivers of the Year
Congratulations to all of the drivers below for being selected driver of the year for their respective terminal. Many elements are considered by the individual fleet managers in their selection for Driver of the Year. Safety, mileage,...
2018 Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking Drivers of the Year
Crete Carrier Corporation celebrates another year of achievements in driver safety and productivity in 2018. In recognition of a successful year here at Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, we are honored to present the following drivers...
“Riding the Storm Out”—Surviving those Winter Storms
Some of you may remember the 80s-era REO Speedwagon song referenced in the title to this blog post. But songs won’t make you a better, safer driver. Let's discuss some things that are a bit closer to reality in our profession as truck...
October 2018 Drivers of the Month
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,...