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Old 09.29.2008
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..the only "perfect" trucking company would be the one you own!

That all depends on how you define the word "perfect".
It COULD be the "perfect" headache.
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Old 09.29.2008
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That all depends on how you define the word "perfect".
It COULD be the "perfect" headache.
Been there...Done that..Did not even get the t-shirt.....lol
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Been there...Done that..Did not even get the t-shirt.....lol

Fret not, amigo, ------
the t-shirt isn't "perfect", and doesn't always fit.
In which case, it can be the "perfect" pain in the buttox
just tryin' to keep it tucked in.

I know.
When I worked for myself, I hated my
boss. He's a baaadd man ------->
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Easy friend-folks just need to hear and see all sides of it-I posted positive attributes as well--BTW highirish--stay away from the breakrooms at the terminals a lot of negativity and false rumors start from there.
That is common with every company from what I've seen
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Old 10.02.2008
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Did they order the Cascadias in Shaffer blue? I saw the Cretes at Marietta. 13 of them I think. What a beautiful sight!(if you can block out the 2 burnt/rolled Centurys sitting nearby)
Yes they have the blue Cascadia's. I saw a couple rolling down the road, and there are a few up in New Kingstown.

Crete is a good company to work for, as long as there are no problems with the load, or the appointments.(in this industry, how often do things go as planned?) If there is a problem, God help ya'. When it comes to thinking on their feet, or thinking on the fly, they drop the ball more often then they get it right. (even a blind squirrel would find a nut more often then they get it right)

I mean no company is perfect. Every trucking company has issues with stuff like this, but it's how they handle the bumps in the road that makes it a good company or not. On a scale from 1 to 10 as how I rate Crete on handling problems. (1 is worse, 10 best) I give them a 3. Because the 1's are out of business, and the 2's are going bankrupt.
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Yes they have the blue Cascadia's. I saw a couple rolling down the road, and there are a few up in New Kingstown.

Crete is a good company to work for, as long as there are no problems with the load, or the appointments.(in this industry, how often do things go as planned?) If there is a problem, God help ya'. When it comes to thinking on their feet, or thinking on the fly, they drop the ball more often then they get it right. (even a blind squirrel would find a nut more often then they get it right)

I mean no company is perfect. Every trucking company has issues with stuff like this, but it's how they handle the bumps in the road that makes it a good company or not. On a scale from 1 to 10 as how I rate Crete on handling problems. (1 is worse, 10 best) I give them a 3. Because the 1's are out of business, and the 2's are going bankrupt.
Crete 3 ? Leave some room for Swift,Knight US Xpress. and I know those three wont fold anytime soon. I give Crete (compared to others) 8.
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Thank you Crete for giving me a job that starts me at .41 cpm. Thank you for putting me through the most professional orientation I have ever experienced. Thank you for paying me practical miles, detention pay, and treating me with sincere respect on the qualcomm. Thanks for asking me instead of telling me. Thanks for including in your supplied directions whether or not overnight parking is available at the customer. Thanks for having good maintenance shops that will actually get you in and out. Thanks for having maintenance people actually listen to you and try to fix your problems.

I worked for PAM for my first year experience and I can say without doubt that I will be with Crete for as long as they will have me. Everything I complained about at PAM while working there..Crete does right.

I guess the only thing about Crete I can think of that bothers me..is I cant use the qualcomm while the truck is moving. Thats it..that what I have to complain about.

Driving is the toughest profession I have ever had..it seems that at least at Crete they treat you like a professional.
I am in school now to obtain my CDL. I am considering Crete. Thanks for the positive input.
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Old 11.27.2008
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make sure your school is PTDI Certified, and do well in your classes. I think you have to be at least 95% to qualify at Crete as a student. I did it and am on my own for around a month. Really had a good experience w/ training and so far on my own.
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Would like to get some info from Drivers working in Crete's Western Division. I live in Phoenix, and want to hear the good and bad about this part of the operation. I have two very good friends who are with Crete's National Division, and they have plenty of good to say, but what about the drivers who stay out west? How many miles, Length of haul? How much time spendt loading and unloading per week? Any predominant shippers and lanes in the Western Disvision? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks
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I'm beginning my third week of training at Crete, out of the Knoxville terminal. I've been very impressed by Crete, and couldn't be happier with my trainer. They are making every effort to develope me into a safe, professional driver.
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