About this episode
Tim Aschoff discusses the strength of freight for Crete Carrier and Shaffer Trucking, along with the impact of fuel prices and driver demand.
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.
People in this episode
Host: KC Phillips
Guest: Tim Aschoff
Topics covered
- freight strength
- trucking industry
- fuel prices
- driver demand
- interview
Keywords
- freight
- trucking
- fuel prices
- driver demand
- Crete Carrier
- Shaffer Trucking
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking
Places: April 8, 2026
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