Study Guidance Needed

Meanwhile...

CRST has some good sample tests online.

http://www.joincrst.com/sample_tests.php

You can study the state manual. Then test your knowledge with these tests.

Or you can scroll to the bottom, without answering any of the questions, click "get score".

Of course your score will be zero. But it will highlight the correct answers. Read the questions, and the one and only right answer, instead of all the confusing wrong answers, and memorize what is right!

There are more sample tests online at other sites.
Mikeeee

 

i think that is for solo drivers -- better check with them teams should pay better than that

 

chompi hit it right on the head -- husband and wife teams are the golden goose in this buisness and any company that run teams will want you and after you get use to the grind the $$$ are going to be there-- the companys treat you better from day 1 and will try to retain you --- good luck to you both

 

Don't worry about being a girl with no prior mechanical knowledge. I was in the same boat when I started (where's the engine? You mean I need to press the clutch when I brake? Lol) That's why you go to school- they teach you all this stuff.

Getting a jump on things is not a bad idea, but even if you don't you'll be OK. I came into it knowing nothing, and I managed just fine.

 

I checked out FFE and thought they were a really goof fit for us, great starting pay to. Then come to find out they don't hire out of the state of VA...that bites!

 

Don't base your decision on starting pay! Usually the companies that pay more run less miles and have crappy equipment!

Freight pays the same out there weather you are werner, swift or ffe!

You are going to want a good average of all things offered. You also need to talk to their teams and see what they are getting for miles. We had been suckered to a company once because they paid well and ran lots of miles! Well that was for the single drivers! As a team they had us running 4000-5000 a week. Thats poverty level!

 

I hear you...trust me when I say this, finding a company that will help us learn and grow in the beginning is just as important to me as the pay!

I'm not blinded by money, I know that will come in time. Just wish I had the company figured out already. Still have lots more to look at.

 

Ya, like I said, you aren't going to run 7000 miles off the bat. Your advantage is learning together and figuring out what best works for you guys. Its such an advantage being a couple in a truck! Going to NYC or LA, Chicago, etc... with one person driving and the other navigating is a godsend! Having each other to talk to and reminding each other every shift about safety and driving is also an advantage.

The pay will come with experience. You will be overwhelmed by how much money you will make anyway! 7000 x .42 = $2940 a week! Own a truck and its 7000 x $1.00 = $7000! Not bad huh?!

 

One thing I've come to realize is that having your cdl alone doesn't cut it. They want some experience and I get this but a lot of companies will make you pay to be trained by them so you're having to pay twice.

 

Your states study guide is a good place to start. Also the practice tests here on this forum are pretty good. The fact that you want to learn things before even going to the class puts you miles ahead of the rest of the class.