by Brad Penner | Jan 2, 2024 | Company News, Driver News
Our 2023 “…of the year” award winners for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking were honored at our annual Christmas Party on December 8. Here’s a bit about each of these drivers and their careers with Crete and Shaffer. Lawrence FraitesCrete Carrier Driver of the Year...
by Brad Penner | Sep 11, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 recent interview with Dave Nemo on...
by Brad Penner | Jul 12, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 Dave Nemo Show. Aschoff pointed...
by Brad Penner | May 17, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 with Jimmy Mac on Sirius XM’s...
by Brad Penner | Mar 31, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 as more people spent more time...
