Crete and Training

Crete's web site has a list of approved schools (it is a pull-down by state). Also, don't be afraid to call the recruiters - they are probably familiar with the schools that they hire from (very selective) and will point you in the right direction. I was just hired by Crete's reefer division, Shaffer, and had to fight my rear end off to get hired because I did not go to one of their approved schools.

Best wishes and good luck getting back into the Seat!!

 

I am a recent student graduate of a truck driving school in Houston, and landed my first job with Shaffer. I start next Wednesday. I was hoping someone can tell me where Shaffer/Crete's drop yard is in Houston.

All my recruiter could tell me was it was at some place called Equipment Exchange or Xchange, but did not have an address for them. I tried Googling, but got a bunch of different companies with variations of that name.

I called someone at Wilmer and was told it may be at Stewart & Stevens(on?).

I want to rent a storage unit close to the drop yard to leave my personal vehicle in while I am driving.

Can anyone help a newbie!! Thanks!!

 

I believe it has to be a PTDI Certified school. At least that is what it used to be.

 

Highspeed,

Be ready to get the full inspection once you submit your application - they go through everything with a fine-toothed comb. Give them lots of time too; I submitted my app on 5/19/11 and just got informed to report to Wilmer on 6/6/11. Same thing with one of my trucking school classmates.

Good luck with your endeavors.

Drive safe!

 

Congrats to u. I just started with Crete on Monday, and trainer picked me up today.

 

Congrats Wulfman!! Hope to run into you (figuratively speaking of course) one of these days.

How was the physical testing? I understand that they have you crouch and climb and lift weighted items. What was the heaviest weight they had you lift and how many times?

I have heard rumors that Crete/Shaffer does not allow the use of inverters in the trucks. I was plannin on using one to recharge my laptop and cell phone. If they are banned, do you know how I can recharge my electronics while out?

What kind of truck did they assign you to?

Enjoy, and drive safe!

 

Inverters are allowed in the trucks. The most you are supposed to run is a 400 watt. I run my laptop or my tv and dvd player off it just fine.

 

Wilmer, TX only Texas facility on crete and shaffer web page.