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,…
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Fall is a big freight season. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff outlines how it's going with Sirius XM's KC Phillips. He also talks about Crete's Driver Appreciation Month, and why it's important to connect with drivers in different ways. Take a few minutes to catch the conversation. Recorded 8/26/26.
How 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.
Independence 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.
What'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.
Tim 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.
Why 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.
In 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.
Crete 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.
A 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…
How 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.
Crete 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.
