COMPANY BLOG
Right Place. Right Time.
It was a pretty normal Sunday drive for Crete Carrier driver Shawn Weaver. He was eastbound on I-70 near Limon, Colorado. He had been following a truck for about 40 miles when he noticed it slowing. He considered passing but decided to...
Congratulations to Our NTA Award Winners
Tim shared some great news from the Nebraska Trucking Association Fall Conference: Congratulations to Jeff Girdner for winning the Dispatcher of the Year and to Lori Hansson for Safety Director of the Year awards from the Nebraska...
September 2023 Drivers of the Month
Congratulations to all 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,...
Beneficial Benefits
Fall is open enrollment time for health care benefits at Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation. The specifics of available benefits change from year-to-year, but Shaffer Trucking team driver Francine Fisher says she and...
August 2023 Drivers of the Month
Congratulations to all 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,...
Seasons
As the seasons change, we can count on cooler temperatures and falling leaves, but will the usual fall freight patterns hold true? It’s a timely question that Crete Carrier Corporation President and COO Tim Aschoff addressed during a...
July 2023 Drivers of the Month
Congratulations to all 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,...
Why Driver Appreciation Month?
August is Driver Appreciation Month for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking. We celebrate with Driver Appreciation Lunches at our terminals. Many host more than one event so more drivers can participate. Most trucking companies recognize...
Six Month Checkup
2023 has delivered some challenges to the U.S. economy and the trucking industry. Crete Carrier Corporation President and COO Tim Aschoff discussed what we’ve seen so far, and what may lie ahead, during a recent interview on Sirius XM’s...