This is the second blog in our series highlighting the seven guiding principles of Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation. In this post, we focus on three key principles: Be Ethical, Respect, and Lead. These principles shape how the companies operate, how drivers are treated, and how business is done every day.
Doing What’s Right, No Matter Who’s Watching
At these companies, ethics aren’t a talking point. They’re the standard. Whether it’s dealing with drivers, customers, or vendors, the commitment is to fairness and honesty. Pay is clear, communication is direct, and expectations aren’t hidden in fine print. If something goes wrong, a breakdown, a delay, a personal hardship, it’s handled with transparency and accountability, not blame or brush-off. That consistency builds long-term trust on and off the road.
Respect That Goes Both Ways
Respect shows up in how people are treated, not just how they’re talked about. Drivers have voices here, not just truck numbers. If someone has a concern about a route, equipment, or home time, it’s taken seriously. The same respect extends to dispatchers, customer service teams, and shop staff. Customers benefit from that mindset too. Communication stays professional, relationships stay strong, and promises are kept because everyone involved is treated with basic human decency, something that’s not always a given in this industry.
Leading Instead of Following
Leadership for these companies isn’t about titles or spotlight. It’s about being willing to take the harder road if it benefits drivers, customers, or the industry. They invest in safer equipment, adopt forward-looking practices, and make decisions that improve long-term stability rather than chasing shortcuts. When others wait to see what the market will do, they move first, whether it’s compensation, technology, training, or safety initiatives. That forward momentum helps attract the right people and set a standard others try to match.
Why These Principles Matter in Today’s Industry
The trucking world is competitive and unpredictable, but the companies that last are the ones that stick to their values. By doing what’s right, showing respect at every level, and leading with intention, Crete, Shaffer, and Hunt don’t just move freight; they build careers, partnerships, and trust that outlast trends.
To read about all seven principles that guide Crete Carrier, Shaffer Trucking, and Hunt Transportation, visit their website here.
If you’re interested in building a career with a company that lives these values every day, check out available opportunities and join a team that puts integrity, respect, and leadership first.
