Nadta (crst)...steer clear...

Sounds like someone didn't do the research prior to hooking up with CRST beforehand. Next time, do the research before hand. You can search any company in the search tab at the top of the page. Good luck to you and I hope things getter better.

 

Three to a room and the shower/bathroom was down the hall? My god, how did you survive?

I guess you're lucky you didn't join the military, I'd hate to see that whine fest...

 

People in this country complain too much (yes I am and always have been an American). I just got my CDL from NADTA and firstly the accomodations are not horrible. You have to rough it, its not the Hilton, quit being a baby. Try and come with about 300 cash and spend it WISELY. You can get two meals a day, one on the weekends and they give you 40 dollar cards every week. No matter how you look at it, it is 6500 whether you pay for it up front, or work it off at CRST at a lower wage. There are horror stories here and there are good reports. I think a lot of it has to do with your attitude and willingness. I heard of one driver turning in his lease truck because it was always breaking down and he wasn't making money, I hear of another driver who already paid off his first truck and is going to buy another.

At NADTA people get upset because they feel they do not get enough time to practice in the trucks. I can see why since you rotate instructors and each teach a little bit different. I do think that all the instructors should have a standardized teaching method. But you need to find what works for you and apply it. I failed twice at my backing test and they never gave me any grief. The more you fail, the more they let you practice. If you fail too much you will get sent home without a CDL and I am not sure if you still need to pay the 6500. It can be extremely discouraging when you fail while the DOT is inspecting you, it is nerve racking.

Still, being able to get behind the wheel everyday is nice. If I would have had to test at the DMV without NADTA, I would have had to find a way to bring a truck there 3 days because I failed twice at backing and they do not let you test more than once a day. That itself might have been a bit spendy. I knew nobody with a big rig who would let me use theirs. I think some people let you rent them for this exact purpose. So I think the cheapest route is to study yourself, get your permit and rent a testing rig. Then again I can say that I went to trucking school which can't look bad on a resume.

 

Im a student here now, & it aint That bad to where its unbearable.
Yes. Its 2 meals a day breakfast n lunch. We prepare dinner on gas grills. But roommates & associates get together & help eachother out.
3 in a room aint bad as compared to 4 or more. I use to work a Corrections job. No. I dont feel like im n jail...or close to it for that matter. I come & go as i choose. We do watch a lota videos, but they to the point & factual.
Now as far as I can tell the staff are here and they are very supportive. But n contrast to paying back for room, board, & training, it'll be far more affordable as according to an expensive 2year plan. CRST plan is 10 months. CRST has done a Lot more to help me get my Class A compared to 3 others Ive tried.
Its doable.
The students...we come with all kinds of OTHER stuff also...that should also b factored in.
Overall...its a growing co. Working out some kinks, but if your focus is on learning & not a girl friend/boyfriend & or not on drugs, come with a professional attitude, & dress...u can make it thru.
I will.

 

you are on your third training company? You need to rethink your career choice.

 

LOL....what Average Joe said!

Also:

A double LOL!! Have any idea how long Cedar Rapids Steel Transport has been around and operating in this highly profitable manner off the backs of naive sheeple and Government subsidies?

 

This is news to me. Maybe you had a bad experience? CRST is honorable and treats their slaves very good

 

BINGO

 

You didn't read his entire post did you just focused on that one sentence.So what if this is his 3rd training company,the point is he's not giving up.I say be alittle supportive and give him some encouragement.