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Crete Carrier Corporation
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For more than 50 years, Crete has operated as a truckload carrier for countless products. Crete drivers are among the best, exceeding standards required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Furthermore, the National Transportation Institute recognized Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation as Top Pay Certified Carriers. In order to be honored with this classification, a carrier must qualify in three critical categories: top tier pay, benefits, and carrier stability, criteria that ensure professional driving is a rewarding and secure career choice. Aside from being Top Pay Certified, Crete offers a Gold Standard benefits package that includes health, life, dental, vision, 401(k), and a profit sharing program—which contributed $10 million in 2015—ensures that when the company does well, so do drivers.
In 2012, Crete Carrier founded the Patriot Fleet, a specialized fleet of trucks that aim to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Patriot Fleet originally debuted with five trucks, but Crete continues to honor America’s heroes with a total of 15 trucks. The drivers collectively represent over 133 years of experience in the armed forces, more than 100 years with Crete Carrier, and over 21 million total miles driven with Crete.
Crete Carrier exercises mutual respect with drivers by providing updated equipment—an average age of two years—and dedicated dispatchers. Crete also demonstrates driver appreciation through driver referral bonuses, monthly and annual driving awards, and an entire month of recognition with giveaways and free weekly meals. Crete is a family company that strives to build meaningful relationships with drivers.
Crete Carrier continues to prove itself as a credible employer. Crete remains a debt-free company, meaning paychecks will always be good, and drivers stay with Crete three times longer than the competition. The company offers drivers National, Regional, and Home Weekly options. As always, at Crete Carrier, there are no shortcuts.
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What's Up in Trucking?
Jul 800:17:08Tap to summarizeHow is Crete Carrier creating adjusting to changes in the trucking industry ? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff talked about the current freight environment and opportunities for drivers during a conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM. They also discussed the role of AI in trucking, and summer construction at several Crete Carrier terminals.
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Trucking and the 4th of July
Jun 2400:16:02Tap to summarizeIndependence Day is especially important for the trucking industry. Drivers haul the freight that fuels the celebrations while aiming to get home to join their families for the holiday. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff covered these topics and more in this conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM, recorded 6/24/26.
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Crete Carrier Celebrates 60!
Jun 1701:19:43Tap to summarizeWhat's it take to achieve 60 years of success in the trucking industry, and how can you keep it going? Crete Carrier Corporation is celebrating it's 60th anniversary this year, and Sirius XM's KC Phillips joined some of the company's leaders in Lincoln, Nebraska for a wide-ranging discussion about Crete's past, present and future.
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Path to Grow in Trucking
May 1500:19:09Tap to summarizeTim and Erick discussed our path to growth with KC Phillips on "The Open Road", broadcast on 5/15/26. They joined KC at the Sirius XM studios in Nashville to talk about the recent pay raise for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking drivers, the importance of strong customer relationships during uncertain times, and expectations for strong summer freight.
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Freight Factors
Apr 800:20:33Tap to summarizeWhy is freight strong for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff answered the question during an interview with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim and KC also discussed how higher fuel prices are affecting the trucking industry, and where we're seeing the greatest need for drivers. This interview was broadcast on April 8, 2026.
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Keys to Supporting Drivers
Apr 300:36:34Tap to summarizeIn this "3 in Their Thirties" panel discussion on Sirius XM with Dan Ronan, we hear from James McGuire in operations, Brandi Kuchar in payroll, and Mo Napier in maintenance about ways they work with drivers every day. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff adds an overview of current conditions in trucking, and takes a couple of calls from drivers with questions about pets, miles, and more.
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Where We're Going
Mar 1100:14:02Tap to summarizeCrete Carrier President Tim Aschoff talks about the freight outlook, new truck purchases, facilities and more in a wide-ranging conversation with Sirius XM host KC Phillips. Hear why our stability can lead to opportunity for drivers.
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Handling Winter Weather
Mar 900:14:49Tap to summarizeA major winter storm hobbled much of the country in late January. Ice, snow and dangerous cold shut down travel throughout much of the nation. As the storm ramped up, our operations team responded to keep drivers safe. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff and Operation Manager Brent Brown joined Mark Willis on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking to discuss our approach to winter weather. Recorded March 6, 2026.
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After the Storm
Feb 1100:13:31Tap to summarizeHow has winter weather affected our drivers, customers and freight forecasts as we get closer to spring? Crete Carrier Corporation President Tim Aschoff joined KC Phillips on Sirius XM for a wide-ranging conversation on those topics and more.
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New Year Outlook
Jan 1900:16:52Tap to summarizeCrete Carrier President and COO Tim Aschoff shares his cautiously optimistic outlook for freight in the coming year during an engaging conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim offers insight into the daily data he tracks to get a read on the industry, and discusses what could be ahead for drivers.
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