Crete Carrier Corporation
USDOT 73705 · MC-126118 · Lincoln, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Crete Carrier Corporation (dba Crete Carrier Corp Shaffer Trucking) is a corporation based in Lincoln, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 5,257 power units and 4,975 drivers, which ranks it #3 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 9,885 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 17.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 427 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (196 injuries, 18 fatalities, 405 tow-away), or 8.1 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Crete Carrier Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Crete Carrier Corp Shaffer Trucking |
| USDOT number | 73705 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-126118 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 400 Nw 56Th St, Lincoln, NE 68528 |
| Phone | (800) 998-8000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 73705.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4,953 | 304 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13,183 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 615,615,633 miles reported for 2026 – about 117,104 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 4,975 CDL drivers; 4,885 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 66 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Crete Carrier Corporation | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.5% | 14.8% | 18.8% | 18% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 59% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 210% higher than average |
| Inspections | 9,885 | 9,881 with a driver check, 4,233 with a vehicle check, 3,073 BASIC violations recorded, 59 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 30, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Nebraska
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nebraska carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner Enterprises Inc USDOT 53467 | Omaha | 9,863 | 9,107 | 11,654 | 20.0% | 706 |
| K & B Transportation Inc USDOT 320526 | South Sioux City | 1,458 | 729 | 921 | 30.8% | 73 |
| Amcon Distributing Company USDOT 300388 | Omaha | 459 | 163 | 148 | 8.6% | 8 |
| Transportation Specialists Ltd USDOT 193227 | Omaha | 313 | 292 | 308 | 19.5% | 10 |
| Hill Brothers Transportation Inc USDOT 306223 | Omaha | 230 | 230 | 302 | 26.4% | 15 |
| Transwood Logistics Inc USDOT 266865 | Omaha | 371 | 170 | 173 | 26.2% | 12 |
Other carriers near Lincoln
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mail Management Services Inc USDOT 2350163 | Lincoln | 296 | 481 | 98 | 12.5% | 12 |
| Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company Inc USDOT 53284 | Lincoln | 145 | 151 | 100 | 25.9% | 9 |
| Stephens & Smith Construction Company Inc USDOT 379421 | Lincoln | 93 | 90 | 20 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Allo Communications LLC USDOT 1785865 | Lincoln | 81 | 436 | 31 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Schulz Transportation Services Inc USDOT 205228 | Lincoln | 72 | 74 | 183 | 9.8% | 5 |
| Riverside Logistic LLC USDOT 2825653 | Lincoln | 70 | 69 | 95 | 48.6% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Crete Carrier Corporation?
Crete Carrier Corporation is registered with USDOT number 73705 and operating authority MC-126118.
How many trucks does Crete Carrier Corporation have?
It reports 5,257 power units (5,257 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 13,183 trailers, with 4,975 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 11, 2026).
Where is Crete Carrier Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Lincoln, Nebraska 68528.
What is the out-of-service rate of Crete Carrier Corporation?
Over 24 months, 17.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.