No inverters in Crete trucks?

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  1. 2BucTruck

    2BucTruck Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for the info tucker!
     
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  3. 2BucTruck

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    From what Crete is telling me, at least the recruiters, no inverters allowed. I believe I"m supposed to plug everything into the outlets w/o using an inverter, if that makes any sense? She said they do not allow power inverters except for medical reasons. I can plug anything into the truck that runs off 400 watts. Her exact words.
     
  4. 2BucTruck

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    Well, I'll be testing for my CDL tomorrow morning at 8am. Wish me luck everybody, I hope I get it over with the first time around! I'll be applying for Crete or Shaffer on Monday, just not sure which one to apply for yet, probably Crete. I understand they're the same company, just not sure if I wanna pull a reefer for the extra penny or so per mile, or just roll w/ a van.
     
  5. TruckDuo

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    Live in the truck for weeks at a time with a 400 watt invertor limit ? Yikes !!!!!

    US Xpress allows up to1750 watts. We have two coolers, microwave, tv, 2 laptops, coffee machine.

    The company shop installs it for free.

    If your going to do this job....do it comfortably.
     
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  6. Brandson

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    The company allows up to a 400 watt invertor. Not sure if that's enough for a game console, I've been told it isn't, but other than that you can run anything else off it except a microwave.
     
  7. 2BucTruck

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    Well, passed my CDL test this morning, rainy weather and all ;) Just glad I got it the first time! As every driver keeps telling me, now the REAL learning begins! It's been a whirlwind. I'll officially apply at Crete online over the weekend.
     
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  8. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    I suggest Crete. Will be returning to them next month.
     
  9. 2BucTruck

    2BucTruck Medium Load Member

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    Returning from what other company, Shaffer?
     
  10. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    whats the pay per mile over there? if it's more than I make here....
     
  11. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    It might work, but off a cigarette plug, it'll only put out the same as a 400 watter.
     
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