Originally Posted by jdrentzjr

These compliance issues are from the 2006 audit, which was prompted by the accident.

Since that time, it has been Crete's policy to be 100% HOS compliant.

As for payroll issues, as an O/O leased to Crete since Aug. 2006, I've had three minor reimbersment issues that were solved on the next settlement. The folks in the payroll dept. are some of the nices people to work with. It is my OPINION that if a driver is having a problem getting paid for a trip; it is more than likely a paperwork issue on the driver's part.

If by EXPERIENCED DRIVER you mean a driver that likes to run OUTLAW STYLE, those folks won't do well at Crete, due to the now 100% compliance policy. Our logs must match our Qcomm at ALL TIMES. And yes, this does force a driver to shut down in some awkward places. Which in turn, requires a driver to do much planning and thinking ahead, i.e. intelligence.

Since the FMCSA has now made it a policy to use a companies GPS records when doing an audit; companies that use such technology will be forced to be 100% compliant. And since most mid to large size companies, as well as some small ones, use such devices, will this mean only non GPS equipted carriers will get the HOT LOADS?

It is my opinion that within five years if you don't have GPS technologhy, you won't be hauling freight.

Originally Posted by luvtheroad

Thanks, thought I'd ask you since your take on things is usually right on the money. I might not agree but I do respect your opinion. Thanks again...

Originally Posted by RickG

Sorry but court evidence and NTSB findings are more credible than your defense . How do you explain these fines ?
3/23/2006 NE-2006-49 Compliance Review

382.305(b)(2) Failing to do random drug tests at applicable annual rate 5 $6,600.00
382.305(i)(3) Failing to ensure that drivers are tested in selection period 60 $33,840.00
395.8(e) False reports of records of duty status 30 $12,000.00

I don't know how you can say what Crete was done regarding pay unless you are in charge of payroll .

Originally Posted by RickG

The original post also mentioned safety being a joke . The thread is titled "Crete not for experienced drivers " which is true . Good experienced drivers would never consider Crete .

Originally Posted by evertruckerr

Last time I checked the Calender it was 2009. How about debating the present.

Originally Posted by Baack

I don't see any insults
What I do see is a thread that will be closed if bickering continues
Times are hard, please stay polite or just move on to another thread
Thank you

Originally Posted by evertruckerr

"Good experienced drivers would never consider Crete" - I'm almost offended by such a bold statement.


I am a Good driver, over 1Million accident/indecent free miles. I have never received so much as a parking ticket while driving a truck. I am an Experienced driver, have been at it since 1997. I did consider and do drive for Crete. So perhaps you should reconsider making such invalid statements. They make you look a little silly.

Originally Posted by RickG

O.K. present stats 15 fatal accidents , 177 with injury , 999 vehicles OOS Not really anything to brag about .
[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

Originally Posted by evertruckerr

"Good experienced drivers would never consider Crete" - I'm almost offended by such a bold statement.


I am a Good driver, over 1Million accident/indecent free miles. I have never received so much as a parking ticket while driving a truck. I am an Experienced driver, have been at it since 1997. I did consider and do drive for Crete. So perhaps you should reconsider making such invalid statements. They make you look a little silly.