New to trucking

1039072

{"text":"Hello everyone , I have always wanted to drive a rig and I’m\nFinally on my way to getting there. Does anyone have any thoughts on CRST as a training / Stepping stone ? \nThanks everyone and keep safe , God bless. Happy Veterans Day to all my military ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

945974

{"replyTo":"","text":"Work for a farmer or small carrier. We are the backbone of the industry. F.u.ck the goof ball large fleets.","replyToPid":0}

250216

{"replyTo":"","text":"I don’t know much about CRST training, but I would advise you to go to a truck school independently. Pay your own tuitions & choose to work / switch with any company you want. Once these big mega carriers pay your tuition they will lock you on a contract and use you badly. Welcome to trucking & good luck with your career change. ","replyToPid":0}

929659

{"replyTo":"","text":"I would suggest an independent CDL school with a good reputation. That way you are free to to to any company with a new driver program,  and you won't be tied in to a mega carrier with a contract.","replyToPid":0}

1039072

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1011294 发表于 2020-11-15 11:52:16 looks corporate asf

","text":"Smh if you don’t really have anything helpful or productive why even bother wasting my time for this dumb asf comment ?"}

1039444

{"replyTo":"","text":"now if you want to be a real professional, start by driving and not texting","replyToPid":0}

970597

{"replyTo":"","text":"I went to an independent school and am glad I did.  I’ve got friends who are stuck in low paying jobs with companies who basically own them until they’ve finished out their contracts because they went through their CDL training.  If you go that route,make sure you’re ok being there for a while. Just my 2 cents. ","replyToPid":0}

1039444

{"replyTo":"","text":"Ok congrats now now if you want to be a real professional, start by driving and not texting","replyToPid":0}

1035660

{"replyTo":"","text":"Absolutely not in CRST or CR England. I’m currently in phase 2 in the Roehl. Which means with my driver trainer. My phase 1 trainer. Told me he nearly went broke working for CRST. It was worth more to him to pay the contract back and start at Roehl. I think Roehl has a good program whether flatbed refer or van. If flatbed only I’d look into Maverick or TMC as an option. If you go with Roehl let me know I try to get you my contact. ","replyToPid":0}

1039072

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1038659 发表于 2020-11-15 17:51:42 Stable genius here, do not do mega carrier school. Your dream will turn into a nightmare, more than it is already. What mental issue do you have to dream of driving a rig?

","text":"I saw the other post you have , let me tell you something coming from a Cuban family that has lost everything to communism. If you value and love this country you would realize that Trump might not be perfect , but he is sincere and truly loves and puts this nation first. He has done more for this country , black community, Latin community , and all its citizens than Biden or any Democrat!Why do I want to be a trucker ? I’m a Commerical fisherman by trade and I operate heavy equipment. I am competing against illegals that don’t pay taxes or contribute anything to the community, that get taken advantage of and work for pennies. I believe in hard work and capitalism, I believe that we are blessed to live in this county and that it is not only our duty to be patriots but an honor to be one. I’m not bashing you , to each his own. But try living in Cuba , Venezuela, China , Russia , any communist county and perhaps you will realize how blessed you are to call America home. ","replyToPid":406831}

479738

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1039072 发表于 2020-11-15 18:17:57 I have been non stop searching - school will cost be from 4-6k. If I end up going my own route; will these companies make me obligate time , even though they want to put me through their own program? Basically I am trying to avoid paying for it twice. I know that my first year will be tuff and I’ll most likely be used and abused. Trying to write it off as paying my dues. More importantly I just want to learn to really be a good / safe professional driver. I have owned boats and have been driving trailers for a long time and I’m confident I can drive a rig. However adding 80k pounds and snow ,ice ,people cutting you off and slamming their brakes , mountains , is an entire other beast. Although I want to make money and learn the business and maybe do my own thing, my top priority is staying alive and being a real driver.

","text":"If you come with your own CDL, you might still have to train, but you don't have any obligation to stay. \n\nI did what  recommended to you earlier. After the year, I bought my own truck and leased with a carrier. After 2 years, I got my own authority and haven't looked back. This is the route I took. No REGERTS!\n\nWhichever way you choose, will be the right choice because you have to learn with time and experience on what to do and what not to do.\n\nGood luck!","replyToPid":406835}

1011294

{"replyTo":"","text":"looks corporate asf","replyToPid":0}

941566

{"replyTo":"","text":"Honestly, it depends on what you want. I'm  not mechanically sufficient nor do I want the responsibility of fixing it if it breaks. So, I went with a fleet that was pretty on the ball about fixing their machines and paying my tuition. they usually want a year to 15 months but thats hardly any time at all if you're convinced about the job.","replyToPid":0}

758212

{"replyTo":"","text":"After ten months with CRST u can go anywhere you wish. If they fire you or let you go for any reason with in ten months then u owe nothing ","replyToPid":0}

468347

{"replyTo":"","text":"depending on the state your in, the unemployment offices will pay for the school, also personally I would look into some community colleges that offer the class and pay for it yourself.  If you pay yourself you will not owe any company, they can't hold your employment to a contact, and you have choices.","replyToPid":0}

1025750

{"replyTo":"","text":"the united states truck driving school has a very good reputation","replyToPid":0}