Hi I have a few questions about Star Transport out of Morton, IL as I have recently graduated CDL school and I am interested in driving for them. From what little I have read on here people dont seem to like them for whatever reason.

Anyways on their website it says that our "drivers recieve training in-house before going on the road" Just how much training are they talking about? I thought if you have your CDL already that you would just head out with a trainer after orientation?

On the website under 'Drivers' it says 6 to 8 week training program. Does that include time with the trainer? Also it mentions that "drivers recieve hazardous materials training along with other special DOT training". Do they require the Hazmat endorsment? The driver requirements on their site are a little vague.

I know they were with Driver Solutions not long ago and they had some information about them but they must have stopped doing that now as I dont see them listed on there anymore. How much do they pay per mile? Average length of haul? How well maintained is their equipment? Do they let you bring the truck home or do you have to leave it at the Terminal?

Thanks a lot for any help you can give me,as i'm sure I will have other questions.

You might want to shop around a little b4 going to Star. The only good thing about them is hometime on weekend. Miles are very low. Pay is lower then most. If all you care about is home every weekend go for it. Good Luck.

do not go with STAR thay say (2500) mi. thats not what you get i been with them for 3weeks and i get (1300-1600) mi. a week. at 0.28 a mi. thats not much after taxes and school and benafits i get 200 to 300 a week i can get that a fastfood place. you get 4-8week of traning. you go with a traner first and then oientation.after 6 weeks OTR you have to get your hazmat.there trucks are very good.you can take your trucks home