Is there any place like CRST but without the team driving aspect?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RjSchiffler, Jul 3, 2014.

  1. RjSchiffler

    RjSchiffler Bobtail Member

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    I just talked with CRST in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and it sounds like a good deal. 6 weeks to get CDL A in Cedar Rapids and then a contract to work with them for 8 months, and they pay for everything.

    The only problem I have with CRST is the whole team driving thing. I would rather train for six weeks get my CDL and then drive solo. I can't imagine driving with the same person 10 hrs a day for 8 months. It would drive me crazy. Is there any place like CRST but without the team driving aspect?

    Thanks
    Ryan
     
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  3. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Anytime now Chinatown will be here to answer that question. If anyone knows, it will be him.
    Very helpful.
     
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  4. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Run don't walk away from anything to do with CRST. Also England, Stevens, FFE other rats. Check out Millis Transfer, Roehl, even Swift.
     
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  5. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Crest is horrid. I met drivers who were stuck for a week waiting for an oil pan to be replaced. Crest sent two wrong ones in a row.
     
  6. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Every big company has some sort of special get up.

    Whether it be at a special community college or at a company school. Just gotta ask em.

    Like here at Conway I think its like 1800$ if you get your cdl at crowder college then work here.

    Every company has some set up just gotta ask.
     
  7. bigmikectn

    bigmikectn Medium Load Member

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    Check out Millis and Swift. Way better experience than CRST. Both provide solid CDL training. Millis would be my first choice.
     
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  8. RjSchiffler

    RjSchiffler Bobtail Member

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    Ok thanks I will check out Mills first.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Other then earning a CDL from crst what do they pay for?
     
  10. thejdogg

    thejdogg Light Load Member

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    I've been considering Watkins-Shepard out of Missoula, MT when I'm ever at a point to make that leap. I have too many things to get together at home to make the lifestyle change, but they are local (location, not driving) for me which I find comforting, being a small-town guy. They have a 10 day training/competency exam then send you go out solo. You have to get your CDL on your own first from a school, but I believe W/S pays toward your school costs after you are hired on.
     
  11. RjSchiffler

    RjSchiffler Bobtail Member

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    They said they pay for a bus to come pick me up in NJ and take me to Iowa. I think they pay for a hotel room and food too, Im not 100% on that though.
     
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