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Another Newbie's Story at CRS

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by timd1978, Mar 5, 2011.

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  1. May 15, 2011 #111
    Laner99

    Laner99 Light Load Member

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    Thanks celticwolf. What about job history? I have been at my current job for over 10 yrs but on my resume the dates of my jobs before that are if-ee at best. Do they check every date on your resume and every employer? My background (security) check and driving record are spotless.
    Thanks :)
     
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  3. May 15, 2011 #112
    celticwolf

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    They only check your last three years of employment.. dates aren't an issue, but id you told them you quit and they find out you were fired you wasted a bus ride..
     
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  4. May 16, 2011 #113
    timd1978

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    CW is 100% right. Don't lie, they have former cops and state police working for them and they can find out anything. Some guys think they are safe after the first week but get kicked out later because CRS just keeps digging till they find what's hidden out there.

    If you use drugs don't show up!!! We had guys pop positive on the UA's....WHY??? if you know you are using why waste that horrible bus ride out there just to turn around and get right back on it again and go home!!

    Some meds may limit your DOT physical length...I am on blood pressure meds and that means I only get a one year DOT physical so be aware of that.

    Be honest and up front...they can actually work with a lot of stuff on your background but you gotta tell them up front and if they can't then at least you didn't waste your time coming to orientation.
     
    timd1978, May 16, 2011
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  5. May 17, 2011 #114
    timd1978

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    Headin out...I got a load leaving my home town heading to Nebraska so I will update when I get home or my wife might poke on here and put some stuff in.

    APBT: You'll do well if you keep your head up and just be honest...it's a good company for beginners
     
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  7. May 18, 2011 #115
    APBT

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    Cool deal....yeah I am getting pretty excited, it's been awhile since I have been behind the wheel, had my CDL in '95 and drove OTR and local.
     
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  8. May 18, 2011 #116
    galloways

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    jeff and janet here! we have enjoyed following this thread...jeff starts with a trainer today at Central...finished school in asheboro nc and orientation in conley ga.....janet will follow in his footsteps next year! thanks to this thread and the central truckstop thread we went with central...good luck to all! We will keep on watching the posts to learn more and more...
     
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  9. May 24, 2011 #117
    timd1978

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    I got a load that picks up here in NW Arkansas so I am home for the night. I even get to catch my son's K graduation in the morning that I thought I was gonna have to miss...THANK YOU GOD IN HEAVEN!!!!!
     
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  10. May 24, 2011 #118
    MarineNewRookie

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    Be Nice Chompi. Actually some people actually like the school which is Premier based and goes into local colleges etc. If CRE but could be Central Refrig. The school may be OK actually but then paying it back (3 years etc, etc) and pay. Could pay for school and they have like bargains on that, get CDL and some of the major newbie players might pick up on you. Some people actually had a positive experience but then they went with a dedicated carrier. School to me seems OK but not sure I would want the after the fact. Thanks for the post as it made me laugh. Though it is true. Be Well and Take Care. Thanks a lot
     
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  11. May 24, 2011 #119
    timd1978

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    Hey devil dog I think you should read the whole thread....lol. Ooohhhhrrrraaaahhhhh
     
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  12. May 24, 2011 #120
    timd1978

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    Here is a pic of when I got snowed in at the ND border and when I went into the caves in Springfield, MO. I got freaked out a little that I had to drive into the cave to pickup my load and it was actually quite an amazing place to drive a big rig. It makes me wonder what else might be down there (insert Gov conspiracy here).
     

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