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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by jar_head_johnny, Jul 20, 2008.

  1. Jul 20, 2008 #1
    jar_head_johnny

    jar_head_johnny Bobtail Member

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    I have a decision to make and would like any/all comments. I am down to 2 companies to choose from, CR England or Stevens Transports. I have to choose 1 of them by Tuesday 22 July. I only want to be a company driver for a couple years to get the feel of OTR before commiting to a O/O program. I do have a past felony on my record from 1994. These are the only companies who took interest in me. Any/all comments about which would be the better of 2 evils to work for would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Jul 20, 2008 #2
    pawpaw

    pawpaw Medium Load Member

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    Welcome aboard. I would say that Stevens would be a better choice the CRE. Stevens will let you stay company with no pressure to go lease while it is my understanding from talking to CRE drivers that they will want you in a lease as soon as possible. Good luck to you.
     
    pawpaw, Jul 20, 2008
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    jar_head_johnny Thanks this.
  4. Jul 20, 2008 #3
    12 Wyoming

    12 Wyoming Light Load Member

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    My brother and his now wife drove for CRE for years as company drivers, but that was a few years ago. Things may have changed with them now, but he didn't have any issues with them.

    I have definetly read a lot more bad about them, than I have Stevens. Are the benefits about the same?
     
    12 Wyoming, Jul 20, 2008
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  5. Jul 20, 2008 #4
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    If you go with stevens you will be running as a team with another student, I believe england is solo unless you want to team. england trains you with a trainer.
     
    chompi, Jul 20, 2008
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  7. Jul 20, 2008 #5
    The Challenger

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    Didn't Swift take interest in you?

    Hunter
     
    The Challenger, Jul 20, 2008
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  8. Jul 20, 2008 #6
    Macho Macho Man

    Macho Macho Man Light Load Member

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    I've talked to a few Stevens Drivers. They all say that they loved the miles but wanted to go home more. Stevens stays out a long time, they were up front with me about this when I talked to there recruiters a few years ago. I have never really talked to a CRE driver. Another plus to Stevens is that they have really nice trucks. Once you go solo you could do a lot worse than a T2000.
     
    Macho Macho Man, Jul 20, 2008
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  9. Jul 20, 2008 #7
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Miles-hometime=money
     
    chompi, Jul 20, 2008
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  10. Jul 20, 2008 #8
    Macho Macho Man

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    Well.......that was the easiest way to put that...well done.
     
    Macho Macho Man, Jul 20, 2008
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