Striving to Be the Best

Striving to Be the Best

Crete Carrier Corporation Principle #5: Be the best trucking company in the country. With our company roots in rural Nebraska we tend not to toot our own horn. Humility is in our DNA. But we also believe in setting the bar high. And over the last year we’ve reached...
Making the Most of Your Minutes

Making the Most of Your Minutes

Every day a professional truck driver is on the road is a day defined by the clock. Federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules prescribe how much time a driver can spend doing his or her job every day. But HOS rules really boil down to minutes—660 minutes—the maximum amount...
Taking time for yourself

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 probably one of the...
Boosting Productivity on the Road

Boosting Productivity on the Road

Simple Ways to Boost Productivity on The Road Often times we get settled into routines and rarely veer from them. It is a good idea to step back and gain perspective on your routine to ensure you are working efficiently. Consider making the following tweaks to your...