So CRST orientation in Fontana ends tomorrow...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AsphaltPilot, Mar 3, 2011.

  1. AsphaltPilot

    AsphaltPilot Bobtail Member

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    I have to say I've been seriously wowed by the cleanliness of the place, the professionalism I've encountered there, and the forward thinking in evidence wherever I look!

    Tomorrow I get my ID, and hopefully my trainer assignment. If my trainer is anything like the rest of the people I've met at CRST Fontana, this is going to be a cakewalk, and I'm thinking I'm going to be making about $70k this first year... at a minimum.

    I'm guessing that if my trainer is true to form in the context of paralleling the CRST Fontana yard and the people who work there, He or She will become a friend for life that I can count on when the chips are down, who will be able to teach me ALL the ins and outs of the biz in LESS than my 28 days out with them, as well as buy all my lunches and do my laundry when we're not rolling.

    Are you feeling me yet?
     
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  3. ladiesman304

    ladiesman304 Light Load Member

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    Im suppose to start training there in 2 weeks. Any advice?
     
  4. AsphaltPilot

    AsphaltPilot Bobtail Member

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    Go to the DMV and get the Commercial Driver's Handbook and read it a few times. It's boring, but there is a lot in there that you'll need to know. On day 3 of your training you'll be at the DMV taking tests... I had to take 6 INCLUDING the Class C and Class M because it had been more than a year since I'd taken them.

    I actually went to Premier, which is the driving school CRST uses for overflow.

    Good Luck!
     
  5. ladiesman304

    ladiesman304 Light Load Member

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    finished school on friday. start orientation on monday
     
  6. AsphaltPilot

    AsphaltPilot Bobtail Member

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    Cool. Where are you?
     
  7. ladiesman304

    ladiesman304 Light Load Member

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    sorry i havent posted in awhile but my trainer came & got me as soon as i got my id. today ended my 3rd week & we have been rolling every since i got on his truck. hes an owner operator & a cool trainer. in the 1st 2 weeks he told me that i made him $6,000. right now we are in PA but we r on our way 2 chicago.
     
  8. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    oh man are you in for a surprise
     
  9. harleymanjax

    harleymanjax Rookie Skateboarder

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    I am hoping this is sarcasm, if not I truly feel sorry for you............keep drinking the Kool-Aid dude!
     
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  10. AsphaltPilot

    AsphaltPilot Bobtail Member

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    I think you missed the sarcasm...
     
  11. AsphaltPilot

    AsphaltPilot Bobtail Member

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    Yeah, you missed the sarcasm.
     
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