CRST or Raider Express

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  1. GreyNewbie

    GreyNewbie Bobtail Member

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    Hi Everyone,
    Lurker turning public. I'm an older ex-wireless guy who can't find a job in tech anymore due to getting old and whatever, so have been looking at alternatives. I'm a flight instructor as well- though we all know what Covid19 has done to aviation, so on to Trucking!!

    Here's the connumdrum: Was looking to start with Raider Express 8/3. Everything I've read says they are a good place to get wet in this industry and are treated well. Alternatively, I have CRST telling me they can get me started next week in their training program.

    If possible, can I get some real world advice to make an informed decision? I threw this together (by no means complete, or possibly even accurate):
    CRST Pro
    Free training, but with contract
    Expected ~50k annual year 1
    Med/Dental
    401k with 3% match >1year
    Food allowance (training)

    Raider Pro
    Free training, but with contract
    Expected ~50k annual year 1
    Med/Dental
    401k with 3% match >1year
    Food allowance (training)


    CRST Con
    Faster truck
    Contract
    Team 1st year
    Poor training accommodation

    Raider Con
    Slow truck
    No contract
    No team
    Single room at La Quinta
    No food allowance (training)

    What I don't know is what happens day to day AFTER training...

    Thanks to everyone in advance! I truly appreciate all input.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    I'd choose Raider Express.
     
  4. Chinatown

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  5. GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    Concur
     
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  6. GreyNewbie

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    Hi Chinatown- was hoping you would chime in! Nihao ma??
     
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  7. Mid-May Trucker

    Mid-May Trucker Road Train Member

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    Neither, raider express is the ultimate steering wheel holder company.
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    Just fine and waiting for a vaccine so we can spend the summers in China. My condo is lonesome and calling my name.
     
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  9. bryan21384

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    I second this @Big Rig Max seems happy at Raider....OP, you ought to message him and he will give you the lowdown
     
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  10. GreyNewbie

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    I've got to get to a certain number of posts before pm allowed apparently. Otherwise, that was my intent! Thank you though!
     
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  11. staceydude

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    I thought Raider had no contract obligations?

    which one has auto only restrictions? If you think you will be leaving anytime soon you may want that manual capability.
     
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