Central Refrigerated Truck Stop II

There could be, I havent worked there since 06. Back then there was a terminal in New York but I think it was closed a few years ago.

 

I'm still going through training so I can't answer all your questions. But, I went through CRS's school. It is very fasted paced (emphasis on very) but certainly doable. There were a couple in my class who would have benefited from a longer termed school. If you're not afraid to study hard the first week and if you are a confident and adaptable driver you should do well. If you have trouble with anything let the instructors know. They are good and quite helpful. So far my experience with a trainer on the road has been better than expected as well. I give the company high marks so far.

Also, pets are now allowed. They were at one time, then the policy was rescinded but has recently been reinstated.

According to the limited information I have, the terminal in the NW will likely be relatively small and intended to primarily service a new dedicated fleet.

 

It would be nice to have a terminal in Rochelle. I deliver to aurora a lot and usually sleep in a Home Depot parking lot afterwards. Hopefully they put in a half descent shop, because god knows crsco has a mandatory 8 hour wait policy, and that's if they can even fix the problem.

 

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Yes you can have a pet. They reinstated the policy a month or two ago. There is a $500 fee per truck.

According to Brandie in WVC the IL terminal is very much in the works and will be large and in Rochell. The NW terminal is still a work in progress and will be along I 5 near the OR/WA border.

Hope that helps.

Also the person asking about training checkout the "follow me through central training" pages there is the original and then two additional threads. They follow the training of some greenhorns (I'm one of them).

 

I've read through most of the " follow me", was just trying to get some other view points. So there is a fee for pets, I had asked if there was a fee before and was told no there wasn't. Thanks for the info so far Moose & Doulos.

 

Road Pro Cooker works great - I picked one up and have had some very nice HOT meals on COLD days!! Works with canned goods, frozen pre-cooked foods, warming up left-overs...with just a little bit of planning ahead, you can end your day with a nice meal. I rarely eat out..I mean I do and it's more of a treat for me but I usually spend about $35/week in groceries and I'm good. I don't eat like a king or like when I'm at home, but I don't starve either.

I have a plug-in inverter as well, 400W, but use it mostly for my laptop. I do plan on getting a bigger one (at least 1500W) at some point and will have it installed - then, and only then, will I 'maybe' get a microwave. Anyway, my two cents worth.

 

M_Hats - I felt that the training was good...but everyone you talk to will have their own opinion of it. Bottom line, you get out of it what you want...just like anything else in life or with any other job. I took the training for what it was worth, tried to learn as much as I could and then tried to learn even more when otr training. As with Ice Train's new trainee, I was driving from day one and tried to make life easy for my trainer. I'm not saying this to brag, just to let you know that the training is up to you. Then once you upgrade and get out on your own, it is still up to 'you' to make it work. I'm still 'new', upgraded in mid-Nov., but am working hard and am getting better and still learning every day! I have a good friend that went with CR England...he signed up for a lease - 3yr, he now wishes he hadn't. I'm happy with my choice with Central. So as stated earlier...just my view of things.

 

I do pay attention. I'm not trying to misinform either. I just can't read the stupid surcharge messages right. If it says "srchg on 2.20 is__ Thanks: $.247" is 2.20 a date or gallons?!

 

Lol sorry I sounded rude, didn't mean to. 2.20 is the date. The messages can be confusing.

 

The 0.247 is the 'new' FSC plan... The 'old' plan is 0.484... And you're right the #.## is the date and the $.### is the FSC amount.