I just did 3 months with CRST And now I'm on home time but I will not be returning with them. I have a Interview with May Trucking Co. and JB Hunt. "I know I know" to of the worst companies thats what I have gathered since reading the different forums about both companies. But I only have 3 month experience so I feel like I have to take what I can take. And CRST is out of the question never again. I mean dog crap! Team sucks unless its your wife or hubby and even then I could'nt deal. Hell I'm not even married hahahhaha So I have a so called Interview with May Trucking and the following week with JB Hunt. What should I expect? Which company is the worse of two evils? I'm azzed out because of only 3 months experience? Is there any other companie's out there that are better for newbie drivers? Please Help. Thanks as always guys.
I don't think I have met a satisfied CRST driver yet... lol. Anyway, look around but be warned: With less than 6 months experience most of the bigger companies will try to hook you like SNI does with more schooling. Which of course means that you'll owe 2 companies a boat-load of cash at the end! Your best bet for the next 9 months will be to try and get lucky with an O/O, or a locally based company that isn't so strict on experience... Usually that means a small UPS style company driving a day or night route. The major downside to the local jobs is that if a company is looking for experience it can be for either driving experience, or OTR experience. If they say they want a year OTR, then you'll be locked out... Good luck.
I paid for my schooling before I went to CRST So I don't owe anyone any money and I'm not under contract so thats one good thing. unfortunately Fed x and UPS will only hire you if you have at least 1 yr of experience so I guess right now I'm out of luck . Thanks anyways for your advice
After hearing about how May Trucking takes money out of your check for idling. I'm leaning more towards JB Hunt. I figure either way I'm screwed so why not go with the company that pays you more for screwing you hahahhaha
sounds like me at schneider. i lasted 3 months there. i left and went to JB. and your right on the screwing, might as well make a few dollars while doing it................
I agree with the above....I have heard very little bad about those three companies, and all should give you a chance even with only 3 months under your belt. Best of Luck
Roehl: Extremely strict on the requirments, but if you can get in... You're set. I have not heard anything about these guys that is unbearable. CFI: These guys run a solid outfit, but be prepared for a lot of driver-asisted unloading, or even unloading it yourself... Or you could write a lot of comchecks for lumpers. They are refrigerated, which means a lot of grocery warehouses. I hate grocery warehouses, lots of hurry up and wait. Then they charge to unload their own stuff, it's all retarded. Crete: They have their winners in the company for sure lol. I haven't heard anything horrible about them though, so they'd be a decent option. As far as a UPS style company, what I meant was a place like what I have by my house. Spee-Dee Delivery, I worked in their terminal as a package handler before coming to SNI, great company, low CDL requirements. They are just like UPS, Fed-X and the like, but Upper-Mid-West only. I am sure you have a similar company in your area.
Tell yah what, I love my WIFE with all my heart but STICK me in a truck with her for 24 hours 6/7 days a week and I would be LIVING in the trailer not shortly after the first 12 hours!!!!!!! AINT NO way in hell I myself would drive TEAM with my wife.... I goto work to ESCAPE!!!!! Had to make a joke..... All the best, Matt
