I am sorry to report I had to leave Crete and the road. My wife fell seriously ill and I am needed at home. I will say I'd return to Crete in a...
The training is over. Own truck, own income and that story will be told elsewhere on these forums. I will complete the training story here: As...
9 Days with Trainer so time to update. Trainers are assigned by Crete's Driver Development fleet so it's a crap shoot on who one might end up...
Day 4 (final day) Lincoln Orientation- It's a bit of mislabeling to call this a day of orientation because technically the orientation is only 2...
DAY 3-Orientation in Lincoln is finished for some, not for me and a couple other guys. I notice while we are very near the end of our orientation...
DAY 2-As I wrote above day 1 was drug test, pre-work test and physical exam then some paper work. We were encouraged to not drink any caffeinated...
DAY 1- Left the downtown Holiday Inn and arrived at the terminal 5 miles away about 7:15 this morning. When I arrived there was no one at the...
I begin orientation tomorrow morning. Inspired by the thread began by GA_Rookie I thought you may find it of some value to compare his beginnings...
GA_Rookie, Thanks for these posts. I'm heading to Lincoln today to begin orientation tomorrow. Then with a trainer for 3 weeks. Since most of my...
Hello Cho! Been reading through the thread on your time at Crete from the beginning. Very informative thank you. I go to Lincoln Monday for...
new to Crete, but not forum. Welcome to this ride! I start with Crete Monday in Lincoln. I'll watch for you on the road.
Companies and their benefits compared, decision made. Start Crete orientation in Lincoln Monday the 22nd. Since most of my experience is in oil...
I've been working oil fields last 6 mos (Watford area) and was offered JBH Intermodal out of Chicago and Crete otr. I've finally decided to go...
Wicked Wizard; Ok, so after reading the OP post.... Are you more worried about being bored or providing for your family.. Seriously As you...
Great idea (Koch) however I don't have the year otr. I spent six months of the last year driving in the oil fields of ND and companies see that as...
I posted this on a similar thread but need reader's here perspective I'm facing a dilemma: I just finished 6 months in the North Dakota oil fields...
I'm facing a dilemma: I just finished 6 months in the North Dakota oil fields getting home twice in that period. Made around $1,700 a week. Sounds...
I'm currently scheduled to join JB Hunt driving Intermodal but now considering a move to Crete. I see on their web site they have a "no cost...
I'm scheduled for orientation in Chicago in a couple week (going Intermodal). Does JBH allow inversters for microwave, tv, etc.? Passengers (my...
All of a sudden another trucking company comes into my focus. Now the debate and here's where you come in. I'm beginning to doubt whether or not I...
