Drove for Conway TL before CFI took over, again.

I left right as XPO bought CTL out, not necessarily because I didn’t like them but I just found a better company to team with. Long story but I run local now and hate it. But, my boyfriend has finally agreed to get his CDL and go OTR with me. Before we sign on with CFI, I just wanted to get some opinions on whether or not CFI taking over has been an upgrade from CTL. So far, everything seems wonderful but this ain’t my first rodeo with trucking recruiters. Haha. On top of general teaming experience, if anyone has any experience with their whole Veteran Apprenticeship program, where they pay $1000 a month for 12 months through the GI bill, I’d like to hear about your experience with that. Thanks in advance, y’all!

 

I remember them having the same family feeling when I was there. I was hoping they hadn’t lost that. I saw you posting a few other threads and saw you did training with them as well. Mind if I pick your brain about that? I did my training with CRST unfortunately and it wasn’t a good experience. I’m hoping for my boyfriends sake that CFI is a much better experience. Lol.

 

Also, from stalking your other posts, I saw you’re from Orlando. So am I. Did you ever find out about parking at the yard? I know they used to let drivers park at the XPO yard. But at that time, we were still both Conway and spaces were limited and it took someone retiring for a reserved spot to open. Lol

 

Ahh, okay. So, about the school... how were the dorms? That’s like his number one concern but that’s my fault from all the horror stories I told him about CRST’s dorms. Lol. Are they clean? How many people do you room with? Do they have a shuttle, like they do (or at least did) have at the Joplin yard that will take you to Walmart and such? Did you feel safe leaving your belongings in the room? I know the recruiter said four weeks but it may be less if he catches on quick. Is that true? Also, did you have plenty of quality training when it came to backing? I know they just kinda taught you theory when I went to school and the backing test was a joke. Also, they said meals are covered. How so? Sorry for the plethora of questions. Lol.

 

Ahh, thanks. I must have gotten you confused with another guy in the CFI posts that had gone to Crowder. My bad. Thank you for the help!

 

They’re letting me train him, yes. I’ll drive solo and go through a “crash course on finishing” until he’s done with school.