That would jerk my chain also, if they have instructors then instruct. Straight line is all you, if you cant see both sides of the trailer you are going off course. Keep looking between the mirrors you can do it. The l park messed with me but you don't do that much. good luck
Thanks for the info on CRST
Discussion in 'CRST' started by Babiarz5y, Jan 23, 2012.
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He's right though, it is easy, once you have it done. Takes a while. Don't get upset, may as well stop and cool down. Keep at it you will get it. It's not brain surgery.
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The CRST school is a farce! I just left/graduated from there 6 weeks ago. I received a total of 5 hrs behind the wheel over the approximate 4 week program. I then went on the road for 24 days with a trainer--Actually 2 trainers-> The 1st had been a driver for 8 months and I was his 1st student! He decided he did not want to train so I got another trainer who was about to quit CRST. He decided to go on home time to reassess what he wanted to do! I am now done with my 1st co-driver (2 weeks are required} who is reassessing whether or not he should continue with CRST too! Now I am reassessing whether or not it is safe to continue with CRST who I understand has the worse safety record in the industry! ---Think long and hard before signing on with CRST guys and gals! You will be pd about 10 cents per truck mile meaning if the truck goes 1000 miles you receive about $100 pretax. Forget the 22 cents per mile you are told you will receive! You are going to be into a team driving situation and that means your pay is calculated at 1/2 your rate of 22 cents AFTER CRST does some BS accounting saying you are better off receiving 20 cents as a base pay because you will owe less in taxes and receive more take home pay. Just be aware-> You will be pd based on TEAM TRUCK miles at about 10 cents per mile. After 6 months you will be up to 32 cents stated rate which translates to (I think} 20 cents per team truck mile because CRST claims they pay 12 cents per mile in per diem while paying YOU 10 cents. Drivers receive the entire 10 cents of per diem tax free BUT the end result is you receive about 10 cents per team truck mile in the 1st 6 months.
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And at what point did CRST mislead you about that ? I thought it was rather clear that it was team driving. With team driving, you are splitting pay or miles, either way. Its a crappy way to start, but its a start, nonetheless. Dont give up now, do your best to stick it out!!!!!!!!!
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Like what questions should be asked? Can you refuse to be paid this "per diem"? I'm a little confused by it... But, when it comes to numbers and taxes and the like...
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So, who gets the tax write off? Them or you? Can't you claim expenses at the end of the year? DOn't mind me of I'm a little confused by it all..I kind of get it...
So, are you going to stay with them??
What questions should you ask??
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I may or may not stay with CRST. The jury is out at this point--lol! The Cedar Rapids facility takes in about 1000 per month and I am guessing about 20% make it thru. The school sucks a big time. You receive only 5 hrs behind the wheel in a month spending most of your time waiting being bored to death. Be SURE you have enough $ to sustain yourself for 4--6 weeks. You will be in a room with 3 beds and derelicts abound so be careful. High blood pressure eliminates many as does diabetes and drug tests. Do not drink alcohol as that is grounds for dismissal. Meals are provided the 1st 2 weeks but the 2nd 2 weeks you are at the driving school with no meals except breakfast available. Few meals on weekends either.
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