Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 73705 · MC126118 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Crete Carrier Corporation

DBA Crete Carrier Corp Shaffer Trucking · Lincoln, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeat+5 more
5,257
Power units
4,975
Drivers
9,884
Inspections · 24 mo
436
Crashes · 24 mo
616M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 15 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
17.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 734 of 4,228 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 43 of 9,879 inspections
Crashes
436
15 fatal147 injury414 tow-away
Crash rate 0.35 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9,884
Driver inspections
9,879
Vehicle inspections
4,228
People injured
188
Fatalities
18
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2007)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC126118
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 1987Liability (BIPD) · Self-Insured · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Self-Insured
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Capitol Casualty Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5,257
Power units
5,257
Trucks
4,953
Tractors owned
13,183
Trailers owned
4,975
Drivers
4,975
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
615,615,633 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
73705
MC / docket
MC-126118, MC-128375
Legal name
Crete Carrier Corporation
DBA
Crete Carrier Corp Shaffer Trucking
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 11, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4,975 (4,975)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Crete Carrier Corporation's USDOT number?

Crete Carrier Corporation's USDOT number is 73705 and its docket number is MC126118.

Is Crete Carrier Corporation authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Crete Carrier Corporation's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9,884 roadside inspections, a 17.4% vehicle and 0.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 436 reportable crashes (15 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Crete Carrier Corporation's fleet?

5,257 power units and 4,975 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 11, 2026.

What insurance does Crete Carrier Corporation carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Self-Insured.

Where is Crete Carrier Corporation located?

Crete Carrier Corporation is located at 400 NW 56TH St, Lincoln, NE, 68528-8842. Phone: (800) 998-8000.

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