Crete Carrier Corporation

Business & Economics Podcasts

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...

Location:

United States

Genres:

Business & Economics Podcasts

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Website:

https://cretecarrier.com/

Episodes

Where We're Going

3/11/2026

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.

Duration:00:14:02

Handling Winter Weather

3/9/2026

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 6, 2026.

Duration:00:14:49

After the Storm

2/11/2026

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.

Duration:00:13:31

New Year Outlook

1/19/2026

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.

Duration:00:16:52

'Tis the Season

12/10/2025

Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff joined KC Phillips on Sirius XM to talk about how the holiday season is affecting freight, drivers and the team behind the scenes putting the puzzle together. He also goes in-depth about how we handle winter weather to keep drivers safe.

Duration:00:13:59

Driving Teamwork

11/27/2025

Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff joined Mark Willis on Sirius XM for an episode of 3 in Their Thirties, featuring Chris Hilkeman, Brent Schwartz and Paula Gottier. Topics include how they work behind the scenes to help drivers succeed, including recruiting, working with customers to grow freight, health care benefits and more.

Duration:00:38:58

Freight Outlook and the Economy

11/12/2025

In this Veterans Day broadcast with KC Phillips on Sirius XM, Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff discusses expectations for holiday freight, Crete Carrier's Patriot Fleet program, Crete's plans for the new year and more.

Duration:00:18:11

Driving Expectations

10/8/2025

What's ahead for the trucking industry? How can drivers find the best fit? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff covers a wide range of topics during an interview with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking.

Duration:00:17:07

Trucking Industry Overview

9/9/2025

What's the big picture outlook for the trucking industry? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff joined KC Phillips on Sirius XM to discuss the current state of trucking in an uncertain economy. Tim shares his thoughts on freight expectations, the important role of drivers in attracting and retaining customers, and the company's approach to employee benefits.

Duration:00:19:25

Driving Success

9/5/2025

Three younger members of the Crete Carrier family joined Crete President Tim Aschoff for a panel discussion on Sirius XM with Mark Willis. Recruiter Tara Duncan, Account Manager Jessica Svoboda, and Kansas City Asst. Fleet Manager Emmett Gutz discussed their roles in the company, how they got into trucking, and how they help drivers succeed.

Duration:00:29:31

Trucking Industry Topics

8/20/2025

How will the trucking industry respond to a recent high-profile accident involving a driver for a California company? Tim shared some thoughts during a conversation with KC Phillips on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim also shared why Crete Carrier continues to buy new trucks as national sales decline, and offered his analysis of the current freight market.

Duration:00:19:11

Summer Freight Outlook and More

7/9/2025

Why is July a critical month for freight? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff explains why in an engaging conversation with KC Phillips, aired on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim and KC also touch on how Crete Carrier communicates with drivers, thoughts on features of the new Freightliner Cascadia, and much more.

Duration:00:22:30

Tracking Trucking Topics, June 4, 2025

6/4/2025

What's the freight outlook for summer? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff joined KC Phillips on Sirius XM to share his take on that topic, new truck technology, how we're dealing with road construction and more. Listen to the complete conversation!

Duration:00:16:48

Driver Demand in an Uncertain Economy

5/14/2025

Economic instability has affected the trucking industry, but Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking continue to hire drivers. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff explained why during this interview on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking, recorded on May 14, 2025. Aschoff discusses the summer freight outlook and what drivers should consider when looking for new opportunities.

Duration:00:09:54

Regulation Rollback and Summer Outlook

5/6/2025

A lawsuit settlement rolled back regulations requiring a move to electric trucks. Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff analyzed the impact on the trucking industry during an interview on Sirius XM. He also shared his take on freight, highway projects and summer traffic.

Duration:00:15:14

Trucking in a Changing Economy

4/15/2025

How will an uncertain economy affect the trucking industry? Crete Carrier President and COO Tim Aschoff explored the topic with Dave Nemo on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Listen to the conversation as they discuss freight volume and patterns, costs for new equipment and more.

Duration:00:13:47

Fleets Factors and Truck Tech

3/27/2025

Truck drivers have a lot of choices. What's driving demand for different types of fleets? Crete Carrier President Tim Aschoff covered the topic with KC Phillips of Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking during an interview from the Mid-America Trucking Show. Tim and KC also talked about truck technology and more during this engaging conversation.

Duration:00:19:57

Driving Opportunities

3/25/2025

What's behind the need for more over-the-road drivers at Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking? Crete President Tim Aschoff discussed how a strong, stable customer base is leading to more opportunities for drivers during an interview on Sirius XM, recorded on March 26, 2025.

Duration:00:10:44

What's Ahead for Trucking?

3/9/2025

What does economic uncertainty mean for spring freight? Crete Carrier President and COO Tim Aschoff offers some insights during an interview with Jimmy Mac on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim also shares his thoughts on the progress of autonomous truck technology, and the importance of high-quality service to getting and keeping customers.

Duration:00:16:33

Driver Demand Drives Pay

2/9/2025

Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking recently increased pay for national over the road drivers. Crete President Tim Aschoff discussed what's behind the need for those drivers during an interview on Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking. Tim also discussed Crete's Safely Together initiative encouraging four wheel drivers to be safer around big rigs.

Duration:00:13:49