I begin my adventure with Crete tomorrow. I plan to chronicle my experience with Crete. I've heard and read many good things about this company. Also, I see their trucks constantly where I live moving freight--a good sign.
A little about me: I just came out of a 5 week refresher course yesterday--been out of trucking for nine years. I'm feeling very confident. This time around I'm going for OTR--3-4 weeks out at a time, as I've raised my family and have independence again. Last time around, I drove OTR briefly, ran regional for a while--home weekly, and then drove local out of Columbus, Ohio.
I'll try to post once or twice a week starting with Crete's three day preliminary physical/drug screen/hotel stay/terminal experience/road test in Columbus, Ohio.
Interesting--Crete's process:
3-day screening: physical/drug screen/road test
8 week training period in truck
Lincoln, Nebraska for 3-day company orientation
after a second? road test, you get your truck and begin solo
For refreshers, I believe training may be shortened depending upon performance.
I like the idea of having the orientation split into two parts, before and after training--no boring week long orientation right off the get go.
My experience with Crete: start April 2012
Discussion in 'Crete' started by Bobtail Dylan, Apr 21, 2012.
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Can't wait to read more updates. I'm in your exact same position. I took 5.5 years away from trucking. I used to work for Crete back in the early 2000's - but they said since I've been off the road for more than 5 years I would have to take a "full" truck driving course and not a "refresher". The economy is so messed up right now, I hope they will re-hire me after I finish trucking school.
Please update us what you are currently doing. Thanks
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