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 | Nov 27, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
On November 10, 2023, five Crete Carrier Corporation drivers received their individually custom-wrapped Patriot Fleet trucks. The trucks recognize each driver’s military record and driving career. The trucks are intended to honor the roughly 1,400 veterans employed by...
by Brad Penner | Oct 27, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 follow. “I truly feel God...
by Brad Penner | Oct 25, 2023 | Company News, Driver News
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 Trucking Association. Jeff has been...
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...