CRST Blog - Will post as much as I can daily starting 5/21

Discussion in 'CRST' started by SkoalBandit, May 13, 2012.

  1. SkoalBandit

    SkoalBandit Light Load Member

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    Ok folks, here it goes.

    I have heard nothing but bad things about CRST on this forum, very few good things. So, I have decided that I will summarize my days at CRST training and orientation, then when I can while out on the highway.

    I go to CRST school May 21st, so expect my first post next Monday night.

    I will try and keep this going, keyword, try.:biggrin_255:
     
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  3. Retired

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    Good luck to you...I hope everything works out the way you want it to.
     
  4. SkoalBandit

    SkoalBandit Light Load Member

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    Ok well, I get on the dogbus tonight at 1215 en route to Iowa...this ought to be fun...NOT
     
  5. SkoalBandit

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    Currently on the rosd in a greyhoind bus on my way to Iowa.
     
  6. wowo6057

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    I ran with crst a while back, no problems, they are a large carrier and all have problems. I enjoyed my time there, just didnt care for the whole team thing. Good luck
     
  7. FatDaddy

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    Good luck. Spent 2 years there...there are miles there. Communication is key. Pick up and deliver on time and if you are going to be late send that macro in!! You will find yourself shaking your head at some of their logic and sometimes unrealistic expectations but for the most part do your job and move on after you get the experience. Finding a good codriver goes a long way in whether you will be sucessful or not.
     
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  8. SkoalBandit

    SkoalBandit Light Load Member

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    okay I arrived in Cedar Rapids today around 445pm, took a shower, ate, and now im going to.sleep, i have to be up at 5am. Will post tomorrow night
     
  9. SkoalBandit

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    Alright, first day is complete. Drug test and physical took 3 hours. Then caught the bus to Kirkwood did the pre trip class, did salm arounds on the truck. Now i am laying in the dorm bedroom, tired, worn out, and ready for bed. Im posting this from my phone, and will be from tonight on. the wireless here SUCKS. anyway, im signing off for the night, will post again tomorrow night. At some point i sill go find wireless and get.knto more detail, but im not going to do it on my phone.

    Goodnight
     
  10. jcolwell83

    jcolwell83 Bobtail Member

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    Do you have to share the room with another dude?
     
  11. SkoalBandit

    SkoalBandit Light Load Member

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    Yes, if thats a problem, dont come here.
     
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