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Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by KandeeKane9, Aug 23, 2015.

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  1. Aug 23, 2015 #1
    KandeeKane9

    KandeeKane9 Light Load Member

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    ok I am from West Virginia, it seems that many of the better training companies will not accept people from my area, I can not afford to pay for my own schooling and also can not get financial aid as I am already enrolled in college in other courses. My question is what school is the lesser of the evils? So far I have been researching Swift, CRST, CR England and Celadon. My husband and I are looking to be team drivers. I know that the first year will be the worst. I am just looking for the least horrid experience. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2015 #2
    lots of character

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    Stay away from CRST. They teach you to jack knife in u turns, drive on the wrong side of the highway and to go through the drive through at burger king.

    ( and recent rumors of sexual harassment towards women trainee's)
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2015 #3
    KandeeKane9

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    Thank you lots of character. I was actually leaning towards them because I have heard so many horror stories about CR England
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2015 #4
    lots of character

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    To be frank.. They all suck. The lesser of all the evils is celadon.

    You can search all the company names here , you'll get mixed reviews.

    I heard down the grapevine that drivers make $120,000 a year at CRE!
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2015 #5
    HorseShoe

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    Swift or Celadon. Swift has more dedicated runs. Definitely stay away from England
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2015 #6
    KandeeKane9

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    Yea I have spent days reading all the reviews. Which is making me really nervous about choosing the wrong one and being stuck. I am not at all afraid of hard work or having to pay my dues. I just do not want to be stuck there and then seen as unhorse able or not given loads.
    CR is very persistent also. Keep wanting me to sign a contract.
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2015 #7
    HorseShoe

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    What companies have you looked into? Maybe we can find others that hire near you
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2015 #8
    KandeeKane9

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    Thank you HorseShoe. I keep hearing that Swift has a very bad name in the industry.
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2015 #9
    xlsdraw

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    Have you talked to Conway Truckload. They are a step up and love teams.
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2015 #10
    lots of character

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    Of course they do.. Bunch of crooked bastachities (@G.Anthony )

    You've got 6 months to 1 year with whoever you choose.

    Swifts got driver facing cameras now... Kinda creepy, but I don't mind people watching me change, you might...

    CRE is garbage

    CRST... Just forget them now..

    Best advice I can give, pick one, do six months, bail for someone else and just repay the school loan
     
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