Crete, Good or Bad for new drivers

Discussion in 'Crete' started by JNaum, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. Newbomb Turk

    Newbomb Turk Bobtail Member

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    JNaum, is your school one of CRETE's approved school's? Check it out if you're not sure.
     
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  3. JNaum

    JNaum Light Load Member

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    Ya it is, I am going to Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson, TN, Crete approves of it
     
  4. Rich635mustang

    Rich635mustang Light Load Member

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    Well what happens if someone already went to a CDL school, but it is not on their approved list?
     
  5. JNaum

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    how much exp otr you have?, I was told you have to have a minimum of 4-6 months OTR
     
  6. Rich635mustang

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    JNaum, if you are asking me, I have no OTR experience. Graduated CDL school and obtained my CDL A license with hazmat and tanker the 1st week of Aug. 2013.
     
  7. JNaum

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    Ah ok sorry bout that I guess I read that wrong. From my understanding with crete, they will only hire new CDL grads from their approved schools. Just a question have you been hired by a company yet?
     
  8. Rich635mustang

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    I'm set-up to go to an orientation with Werner and Super Service next week. Waiting to hear back from Watkins & Shepard and Schneider. I have applied to others, but didn't like some aspects of them.
     
  9. JNaum

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    Try to consider maverick, that was my first choice then I found out crete hired recent grads, IMO i would stay away from werner. Reason being you will only be getting paid around 17 CPM. At maverick they start at like 32 cpm
     
  10. Newbomb Turk

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    I spoke with a recruiter from CRETE last week (8/9/13) and was told: I must either have 4-5 months OTR experience OR come from a school that is on CRETE's approved list. If it is NOT on their list, you must get the 4-5 months experience OTR elsewhere, THEN go to them and apply.
     
  11. JNaum

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    Also I have heard that you have to obtain your hazmat endorsement before going to orientation, is that true?
     
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