A few things I couldn't find on the Crete website

I was with Crete up until July of 08 so my info might be a bit out of date.

1) I don't remember. I went to Canada numerous times as I lived in Buffalo, NY up until 2004, primarily with General Mill's loads but I did 3 or 4 trips to Montreal out of Denver as well.

2)I hauled a Shaffer trailer exactly once in 9.5 years as a favor to dispatch. I must admit it is much more common to see a Crete truck pulling a Shaffer trailer these days.

3)Time off varied by what driver manager you had. I was out of the Indy terminal, Donna Jenkins was my DM and I would stay out 12 weeks or so then take 2 weeks off. However, other DM's had their own policies. Janelle was the DM in Salt Lake and she told me that she only allowed a maximum of 8 days off. I had heard from other drivers that the max they were allowed was 4, I think they were out of the Marietta terminal.

4) Experienced drivers were given a road test by whatever driver their DM could get to do it. I did a few myself, it was an easy $25 .

 

Canada not required. Yes, there may be a time when you are asked to pull a reefer, and traing will be minimal. Usually over the phone or Qualcomm. 4 days max, but they will work with you if there are special circumstances. No trainer if you are experienced (1+) and know paper logs. Good company overall. Good luck.

 

They aren't on electronic logs?

 

They're getting there....I started a week and a half ago, and I have an older truck with no e-logs. But I won't have this truck long, and my next one will likely have e-logs.