COMPANY BLOG
The Importance of Planning Ahead
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...
September 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,...
Looking Ahead to Winter Driving-Part 2
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...
Looking Ahead to Winter Driving-Part 1
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...
Straight Talk Builds Trust
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...
Make the Most of Your Training Experience
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...
August 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,...
Patriot Fleet Driver Participates in Military Makeover Show
Crete Carrier Corporation is known for helping veterans transition from active duty military to careers as truck drivers and office or shop employees. We employ more than 1,400 military veterans. Recently we were able to help a veteran...
Traveling the Highways. Traveling through Time.
As he wrote his time-traveling, firefighting, science fiction thriller with a touch of romance, author James E. Merl kept one thing in mind. “When I wrote it I thought about drivers. No chapter is longer than 6 pages. A perfect length to...