COMPANY BLOG
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...
Safety Counts
Business runs on numbers. Sales numbers. Revenue numbers. Expenses. Payroll. At Crete Carrier Corporation, some of the most impressive numbers are the safety numbers. Our CSA scores are consistently among the best in the industry. But...
June 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,...
May 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,...
What’s Down the Road?
A slowing economy has slowed the pace of freight in 2023. But are we nearing the bottom of the downturn? Crete Carrier Corporation President and COO Tim Aschoff discussed the outlook for the trucking industry during a recent interview...
April 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,...
March 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,...
Supply Chain Reaction
Years have a rhythm in the trucking industry. Freight patterns move in a similar manner from season to season. At least they used to. Covid led to temporary shutdowns at plants, warehouses, and retailers. Consumer spending habits changed...