Crst is usually good about finding a codriver for you, but most of the time you can find another person from your state at orientation. They are a team company. If you team, chances are you keep moving, but there will be bad weeks. Especially in winter after freight slows in January until march. My advise would be to take everything in stride, and lower expectations. It's a job, you won't get rich quick doing it, but there is job security.
You can make a lot of money running team, but 5000, 6000, and sometimes 6800 mile weeks are not for everyone....you will be constantly on the move.... I did it with my wife for over ten years as company drivers, not with CRST, but I think CRST will take care of you financially... The money's good running team. But, you will need to be able to sleep with a truck bouncing around, do that and never get sick of driving when it's your time to go.... You'll be all set.
Theres some conflicting information about CRST pay. If WE as a team drive 6,000, i would get paid $.22 cents for the entire 6,000 miles, correct? Some people are saying that $.22 was split between the 2 people ($.11 cents per driver) Some said, that i only get paid for the miles I only drive. Can someone please clarify which is correct. Thank you all your feedback!
So you do get paid $.22 cents per miles for the entire 6,000 miles right? Some people are saying that the $.22 cents is split between 2 people and other is saying that you ONLY get oad for the miles YOU drive only.
Crst pays split miles. If you as a team run 6000 miles in a week, then you and your codriver split the miles. You will get paid .22 x 3000 miles and your codriver will get .22 x 3000 miles. You split the MILES not the pay!
i went through their training and have now been with them for 3 months. I have had no problems with them so far. We're running 5000-6000 every week. We have a great dispatcher. Crst helps some to find you a codriver if you can't find one during training, but my advice is network while in training and get numbers to potential codrivers. I recommend talking to experienced drivers and see if you can't team with one of them. It's smarter to team with an experienced driver than it is with someone who has the same amount of limited training as you will have. Be responsible, organized, work hard when running and never be late to a delivery. The good teams are the ones who get the best loads and the most miles. You will not be home every two weeks! Standard time is one month out and 4 days off. You could be out longer though. You will hear people complain and whine. They are usually the ones who are not taking responsibility for their success. If you run good, have a good dispatcher, never late, and have a good partner you will do well. If your lazy, don't manage your time, or are late, you will fail. Having a responsible, hard working, codriver is very important. You will be with that person for long periods so you better pick one that you will get along with. This is my advice after 3 months with crst. I wish you great success!
Why do you think it's skimming? Did you have per diem explained to you in orientation? If so, did you listen to the presentation?
They take 8cpm per-diem. Pay back 7c. Keep 1cpm for offering the service. Not really a deal. CRST will make you a truck driver, for a price. Just be wary people. There IS a reason Crst is involved in so many lawsuits. Google ( CRST Vs )
