crst a BAD decision for me!!

I was exited about re-entering the trucking industry after an 11 year hieatas to try my hand in horticulture/landscaping and took the option for a fast track back with crst.I had to start from the beginning on my cdl and with a guaranteed job what could possibly go wrong? Well , PLENTY!! First I was surprised at the very little actual training and road testing, that would let way, under experienced students on the road. My lead driver trainer was a complete Night mare, and I very quickly found out that the company or at least with my driver manager don't want to hear any complaints out of you ... PERIOD!! My co-driver had no business driving a car,let alone a semi and no matter what I tried ,he was too lazy to do any better. When your co-driver puts himself in a bind, you are right there with them,your fault or not! (of course you don't get a ticket from police/dot ) but you get wrote up for being late just the same.I was terminated and had to pay my own way home to Tennessee from California ,for something I did not do! They tell every one that I apply to that I am still under contract ,wont re-hire me and are suing me for $6500. GO somewhere else while you still can! Mark Parker (parker.mark716@gmail.com)

 

I was in the hospital while on workmans comp. and my driver manager called me to see when I would be returning to work, , and got mad and sent to safety that I was under the influence of something while not on hometime. All I was under was what they give me for pain right there in the hospital.

 

I was in the hospital They think they can do anything with or to your life and career because of that contract and so far they have me. I would try another company for sure . But the best advice that I can give in " HINDSIGHT" is to get a loan if possible and go to a REAL school and then you have no obligations to any company period.