CRST Malone Lease Purchase

crownking · May 8, 2014

Hey i read the info

and u seems to have everything down to the t
please call me urgently i need help
im getting into lease p and i surely need your wise advice so i dont make the wrong choice

please call me right away please 317-748-9321 king

Truckin Juggalo said: ↑

I am a L/P driver for CRST Malone Currently, I have nothing bad to say about them, Your Dispatcher or what ever you want to call them will help you if you are new and need it, but your basically on your own, They have a a few ways of finding loads you can use the Loadboard, or Call the agents directly, they have a Customer Service Dept in a couple terminals that also get loads, there's also CRST Logistics dept that brokers loads out but you can get loads from them, and lastly you can use outside brokers, basically when your booking freight you want to use that order preference when looking, however I highly suggest you make friends with the Agents that's where the money is at least for me, I Live around Chattanooga, and I Primarily Run California, and North Dakota, I've Never been told to stay in the box but i suggest that you do I did when i started, mainly to get comfortable making the transition from company driver to L/P, but also Breakdowns, get to know your truck first before you head out west, there is money to be Made here, back in march i set up a Run that was From GA to CA and Back and my I was Grossing 9,000 a week i Ran every load we had out to Calexico CA to the Mt Signal Solar Project for 4 weeks.

Whenever i venture out to new places the Frindship that i have built with the hanfull of agents I run with 90% if the time is how i make my money, I've done Favors for them and once or twice i took a hit on the load but in return the other 99% of the time they know who i am, i get offered Good loads and Good Rates, before i left the house 2 weeks ago i got a call asking me if i could cover a load that was paying 1100 on 200 miles with 5 drops that would end 45 miles from home, so yeah i took it.

I Highly Recommend that you Have a Smart Phone, WiFi hotspot, a Computer and a Printer on your truck, and Adobe Pro, you can Scan Everything in your truck Organize receipts on the weekends, Transflo from your Truck and on the Occasions when they need to send you something or you need to send the office something you can pull over at a rest area or truck stop and handle it quickly and get back on the road, like if your going to haul oversized hay and need ND and SD permits

ALSO! i highly recommend, that you Enroll with EZ Pass, and Pike Pass, Its Free, the money you pay up front is just loaded onto the accounts for tolls, and set up an account with your bank, mine is called tolls, i keep 600 in there and let the Toll tags auto refill out of that account, I also Recently just Tried out Drivewize its a PrePass type system that works with your smart phone, they have a 90 day trial and since CRST Malone Safety scores are too high to have a PrePass. and yes i get Green lights in the States it works in.

also Log In to the malone website everyday to check the Fuel Prices our Discount Changes Daily with Loves and TA, Pilot is a Solid Contracted Rate but its still high, i fuel at TA most of the time, another thing the Fuel card is NOT open on every load you need to get a Fuel Advance, This is how i decide on mine, ( Miles/6*3.9 ) ex (1000/6= 166.6 gal *3.9= $650) the CRST uses a different calculation it will result in a Larger Fuel Advance but my thought was on Friday with my Equation puts more money on my settlement, and it works for me.,

Maintenance they Do NOT Do Overhead's on any of their tractors nor will they allow you to use the money you pay into the maintenance program to pay for it, I suggest that when you can afford it take your truck to a Detroit Shop like Clark Power and Pay out of your Pocket for a Overhead, and anything they find broken that needs to be replaced CRST will cover under the maintenance program, i cant think of anything else but if you have any questions fell free to let me know i havent been on the forum in a while but i will check back in on the thread
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crownking · May 8, 2014

Hey i read the info

and u seems to have everything down to the t
please call me urgently i need help
im getting into lease p and i surely need your wise advice so i dont make the wrong choice

please call me right away please 317-748-9321 king

Truckin Juggalo said: ↑

Thought i might post one of CRST Malone's New Company Policies

SUBJECT: CSA CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

In recent months, extensive efforts have been made to reduce our CSA scores at CRST Malone. For the last several months, education and communication efforts have targeted the importance of these issues. Contractors must understand that specific behaviors are causing these violations. In order to improve our results, the following actions are implemented. This update reflects additions and changes to those identified from the July 24th, 2013 notice.

Note: If contractors receive violations in the areas listed below and choose to challenge the violations in court, contractors must obtain a verdict of Dismissed with Prejudice or be exonerated with a verdict of Not Guilty. Once this has been accomplished, CRST will challenge the violation through the DATA Qs process. If successful, the contractor can apply for reinstatement as an independent contractor with CRST Malone. If the original charge(s) were reduced and a contractor pleads guilty to a lesser charge by paying a fine, the cancellation of contract still stands. This will have no positive effect on CRST Malones CSA scores.

Contractors will be canceled for citations or violations noted on Roadside Inspections for violations of the following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

a. FMCSR 392.2 SLLS4 - State/Local Laws Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.

b. FMCSR 392.2 SLLS3 - State/Local Laws Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.

c. FMCSR 392.2 SLLWZ - State/Local Laws Speeding work/construction zone

d. FMCSR 392.2R - Reckless Driving

e. FMCSR 392.80 - Driving a commercial motor vehicle while texting or using the telephone without a hands free device.

f. Driver in possession of a Radar Detector

g. FMCSR 392.16 - Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV

h. Driver Fitness Violations as indicated below:

Driving a CMV while disqualified - 391.15(a)

Driver disqualified from operating CMV - 391.11(b)(7)

For the first instance of violations of the following regulations noted in citations or violations noted on roadside inspections, contractors will receive a thorough log audit and a DDC.

a. FMCSR 383.23 - Operating a CMV without a CDL

b. FMCSR 391.41- Driver not in Possession of Medical Certificate

c. FMCSR 383.21- Operating a CMV with more than one drivers license

d. FMCSR 392.2C- Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device

e. FMCSR 392.2-SLLS2 Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.

f. Unsafe Lane Change

g. FMCSR 392.2FC Following too close

h. Any HOS violation other than form and manner

NOTE: A second violation of these regulations within two years of the first violation will result in cancellation of the contractors contract.

CRST MOBILE SAFETY INSPECTOR- a company mobile safety inspector conducts random inspections at the customers facilities, terminal and/or on the roadside. Checking for load securement, vehicle maintenance, and fatigued driving. Drivers with log book issues will be routed to a terminal to conduct a log audit and retraining. Again, unsafe and non-compliant behaviors will be scored and added to contractors CSA scores just as if the points were assessed in a roadside inspection.

MAXIMUM CSA POINTS ALLOWED PER CONTRACTOR
Unless otherwise specified in this policy, contractors who accumulate 100 or more time and severity weighted CSA points in one or more BASICs or have 50 or more points in the Unsafe, or Fatigue Basics or 75 points in the Maintenance Basic will have their contracts canceled immediately.

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

Unsafe violations not resulting in cancellation of lease including those identified through outside reputable monitoring sources will result in EOBR use or cancellation of lease.

HOURS OF SERVICE VIOLATIONS

Changing driver behaviors with respect to compliance with the regulations in Hours of Service BASIC is vital to the success of CRST Malone.

False logs, no record of duty status, record of duty status not up to date, and driver failing to retain previous 7 day logs violations identified by enforcement personnel, CRST Safety Patrol and/or internal log reviews will result in a contractor having a choice between accepting an EOBR or cancellation ; second offense will result in cancellation.

11, 14, 70 hour rule violations in any 1 year period identified by enforcement personnel, CRST Safety Patrol and/or internal log reviews:
· < 2 years tenure; contractor choice EOBR or cancellation on 1[SUP]st[/SUP] offense; second offense cancellation
· >2 years tenure:
o 1[SUP]st[/SUP] offense can choose EOBR or not
o Any 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] offense will result in cancellation

Missing Logs > 10 verified missing logs in any 6 month period:

1[SUP]st[/SUP] offense = placed on stop / counseled by operations

2[SUP]nd[/SUP] offense = on EOBR or cancellation

Missing Logs must be verified that they have not been submitted and not accounted for in RAIR

Report to be reviewed by Safety with notification to Operations for communication with contractors

Notation to be added to contractor information in system identifying as a first time offender

Half hour break violations
Operations will review violations with driver. Repeated offenses may result in EOBR requirement.

MAINTENANCE VIOLATIONS

Contractors placed out of service with maintenance violations will be required to undergo a thorough log audit and retraining on how to inspect a tractor-trailer. This includes (with the exception of log audits) out of service items identified prior to and during PM services performed as required on CRST/Cedar Capital equipment.

The three leading causes of maintenance violations are brakes, lights, and tires (B, L, T)

Brake Violations: 393.40-55

Light Violations: 393.25 (f), 393.9TS, 393.9T

Tire Violations: 393.75© - Tire- other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch (4/32 for steers), 393.75(a) - Flat Tire or Fabric Exposed

Any Contractor who has 20 or more time and severity weighted points , or out of service violation, per inspection for vehicle maintenance is required to undergo at their own expense 3 consecutive monthly DOT Inspections with a CRST approved facility.

GENERAL VIOLATIONS

It is not the intent of CRST Malone to hire contractors only to turn around and cancel their contracts. CRST Malone is looking for safe contractors who comply with federal regulations and local laws in the interest of their own safety the safety of other motorists with whom we share the roadways. However, contractors who accumulate CSA points through unsafe driving, ignoring the requirements to maintain and accurate and up-to-date logbook, failure to maintain a CDL in good standing, failure to secure cargo properly and who neglect their equipment adversely affect the operations of other contractors.

CRST Malone has adopted the following progressive approach to positively influence contractor performance and help ensure CRST Malone becomes a safer and more compliant motor carrier with all the benefits that derives for every contractor.

Contractors receiving CSA violations not specified above will be subject to the following progressive disciplinary actions.

Step 1

A contractor will be placed on Step 1 for the first violation(s) a contractor receives as a result of a traffic stop or roadside inspection .

Fleet managers will counsel the contractor regarding CRST expectations of contractor compliance with federal regulations and local laws and verbally warn the contractor regarding the consequences of getting further CSA points and violations/warnings (see Steps 2 & 3). A record of this conversation and date will be recorded in the Transportation Performance Inc. (TPI) Driver Review section.

Step 2

Contractors will be placed on Step 2 (FINAL WARNING) for the second set of violations they receive as a result of a traffic stop or roadside inspection.

Fleet managers will counsel the contractor regarding CRST expectations of contractor compliance with federal regulations and local laws and formally warn the contractor in writing regarding the consequences of getting further CSA points and violations/warnings. A record of this conversation and date will be recorded in the TPI Driver Review section. . Contractors will be routed to the nearest terminal for DDC, be retrained in the area(s) in which they have demonstrated less than compliant performance, and a final warning will be issued.

Step 3

CRST Malone will cancel the contract of contractors that have accumulated more CSA violations after the 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] and final warning. The only exceptions will be for Non-preventable crashes and maintenance issues that could not have possibly been known to the driver prior to the inspection. This will be determined by the Director of Safety.
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crownking · May 8, 2014

Hey i read the info

and u seems to have everything down to the t
please call me urgently i need help
im getting into lease p and i surely need your wise advice so i dont make the wrong choice

please call me right away please 317-748-9321 king

Truckin Juggalo said: ↑

I am a L/P driver for CRST Malone Currently, I have nothing bad to say about them, Your Dispatcher or what ever you want to call them will help you if you are new and need it, but your basically on your own, They have a a few ways of finding loads you can use the Loadboard, or Call the agents directly, they have a Customer Service Dept in a couple terminals that also get loads, there's also CRST Logistics dept that brokers loads out but you can get loads from them, and lastly you can use outside brokers, basically when your booking freight you want to use that order preference when looking, however I highly suggest you make friends with the Agents that's where the money is at least for me, I Live around Chattanooga, and I Primarily Run California, and North Dakota, I've Never been told to stay in the box but i suggest that you do I did when i started, mainly to get comfortable making the transition from company driver to L/P, but also Breakdowns, get to know your truck first before you head out west, there is money to be Made here, back in march i set up a Run that was From GA to CA and Back and my I was Grossing 9,000 a week i Ran every load we had out to Calexico CA to the Mt Signal Solar Project for 4 weeks.

Whenever i venture out to new places the Frindship that i have built with the hanfull of agents I run with 90% if the time is how i make my money, I've done Favors for them and once or twice i took a hit on the load but in return the other 99% of the time they know who i am, i get offered Good loads and Good Rates, before i left the house 2 weeks ago i got a call asking me if i could cover a load that was paying 1100 on 200 miles with 5 drops that would end 45 miles from home, so yeah i took it.

I Highly Recommend that you Have a Smart Phone, WiFi hotspot, a Computer and a Printer on your truck, and Adobe Pro, you can Scan Everything in your truck Organize receipts on the weekends, Transflo from your Truck and on the Occasions when they need to send you something or you need to send the office something you can pull over at a rest area or truck stop and handle it quickly and get back on the road, like if your going to haul oversized hay and need ND and SD permits

ALSO! i highly recommend, that you Enroll with EZ Pass, and Pike Pass, Its Free, the money you pay up front is just loaded onto the accounts for tolls, and set up an account with your bank, mine is called tolls, i keep 600 in there and let the Toll tags auto refill out of that account, I also Recently just Tried out Drivewize its a PrePass type system that works with your smart phone, they have a 90 day trial and since CRST Malone Safety scores are too high to have a PrePass. and yes i get Green lights in the States it works in.

also Log In to the malone website everyday to check the Fuel Prices our Discount Changes Daily with Loves and TA, Pilot is a Solid Contracted Rate but its still high, i fuel at TA most of the time, another thing the Fuel card is NOT open on every load you need to get a Fuel Advance, This is how i decide on mine, ( Miles/6*3.9 ) ex (1000/6= 166.6 gal *3.9= $650) the CRST uses a different calculation it will result in a Larger Fuel Advance but my thought was on Friday with my Equation puts more money on my settlement, and it works for me.,

Maintenance they Do NOT Do Overhead's on any of their tractors nor will they allow you to use the money you pay into the maintenance program to pay for it, I suggest that when you can afford it take your truck to a Detroit Shop like Clark Power and Pay out of your Pocket for a Overhead, and anything they find broken that needs to be replaced CRST will cover under the maintenance program, i cant think of anything else but if you have any questions fell free to let me know i havent been on the forum in a while but i will check back in on the thread
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Tina1 · Jul 10, 2014

TOOEEZY said: ↑

I am omw to orientation for the CRST Malone L/P program and would appreciate any GOOD advice from those who know, not those who just heard. Also I need information about the "lanes" im from Louisiana and would like to stay regional if the money , is decent but if not I don't mind going where the $$$ is. thanks in advance
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My husband and I are huge fans of CRST Malone. Unfortunately his contract was cancelled for the one reason we knew about in the beginning, "CSA" Scores-Hope I stated it correctly. The bad points you can get from a bad inspection. Hint, Hint, don't say something is rusted, don't say something looks like, say, "It is Broken." Hence, CRST will fix it. Maintenance with the truck will count against the company and the driver. That which the driver did not know-he should not have driven. Shut down, get it fixed, then make your money. Avg weekly check $1,200. High end $2,235. Lowest ever -$300 In the hole. Overall, I like the company. We plan to go back once my husband owns his own truck...Lol Owner Operator Only. He is now a company driver. By the way, I learned a lot about booking loads. Now I am a driver recruiter, loving the industry- A lot of dots to connect, but I am getting there. Good Luck

gamble351 · Jul 22, 2014

I am looking into Malone. Anyone out there willing to talk to me about them. Thx

Truckin Juggalo · Jul 26, 2014

gamble351 said: ↑

I am looking into Malone. Anyone out there willing to talk to me about them. Thx
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Im still there ive posted quite a bit about them feel free to ask I'll be honest good with the bad

BiggD · Aug 9, 2015

Truckin Juggalo said: ↑

Im still there ive posted quite a bit about them feel free to ask I'll be honest good with the bad
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Yes I was wondering about there/p program

Truckin Juggalo · Aug 10, 2015

BiggD said: ↑

Yes I was wondering about there/p program
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I Left CRST Malone last September after i bought my truck out of the lease and took it to Mercer, basically you show up to orientation they go through your contract and make sure your good to go on the last day you will be given your fuel cards and a random truck there is no picking and choosing, then they will figure out how to get you to where ever your truck is, your Signing the Lease Sight unseen, you have a 30 full bumper to bumper warranty on most of the trucks i think except for X trucks. after that i'd make sure to take full advantage of the maintenance program get every little thing fixed no matter how petty they are paying for it 100% for 2 years and make nice with the agents in the areas you want to run they are going to be how you survive at CRST and pay attention to where Freight comes from there's not much Random Freight most of it is consistent so you know when you deliver somewhere where to go that you know you can get a load out of

SheepDog · Aug 13, 2015

Truckin Juggalo,,,,that is the best dang advice and response I have heard from anyone, regarding CRST Malone...

BiggD · Aug 15, 2015

Truckin Juggalo said: ↑

I Left CRST Malone last September after i bought my truck out of the lease and took it to Mercer, basically you show up to orientation they go through your contract and make sure your good to go on the last day you will be given your fuel cards and a random truck there is no picking and choosing, then they will figure out how to get you to where ever your truck is, your Signing the Lease Sight unseen, you have a 30 full bumper to bumper warranty on most of the trucks i think except for X trucks. after that i'd make sure to take full advantage of the maintenance program get every little thing fixed no matter how petty they are paying for it 100% for 2 years and make nice with the agents in the areas you want to run they are going to be how you survive at CRST and pay attention to where Freight comes from there's not much Random Freight most of it is consistent so you know when you deliver somewhere where to go that you know you can get a load out of
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So how did u like it did u get the miles to Pay the payment r wat I'm leaning to them but not sure still taking my time

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