Why CRE newbies really disappear from this forum

CRE newbies who come on here to tell their stories seem to disappear in droves. Can you blame them? They come here in their excitement and start writing and before they can blink an eye, twenty people are blasting the poor guy or gal about how stupid they are, using faces like the eye rollers, head shakers, etc. Then the poor newbie has to come back and defend themselves and it seems they have no chance against all these experienced know-it-alls. These know-it-alls can be extremely brash with the insults towards the newbie, where the newbie just gives up and stops writing.

I have searched this forum for weeks about CRE and found several successful people who have made it at CRE. I have noticed in their threads, however, that throughout the entire thread, they are fighting against the bashers. Constantly defending their decision to go with CRE. Some of them, like Carrot Top, have been very successful and don't mind defending themselves, and others, like Grandma Debi (yes, she came back on her thread) has said that she and her hubby are fine at CRE, but she couldn't stand all the negative posts, so she stopped posting.

AHA! So there we have it! From a once newbie herself! The REAL reason newbies stop posting!

It's not because they are embarrassed because they failed. Although, sure, it's possible some failed, but most, I believe, only wanted to tell their stories, whether they failed or not, and probably would have continued their stories if not faced with the negativity that G-ma was faced with.

The know-it-alls on here are chasing away folks who could be posting very pertinent information on this forum for newbies to learn from. The good, the bad and the ugly. Yes, I did say GOOD!

What I have learned from reading is that you can be succesful at CRE if you:

1. Lease a truck and be a trainer at the same time. The extra money you make as a trainer is the only way to make it.

2. Drive company as teams. If they say there are no company trucks right now (right out of training) then wait for one.

Also, it helps if:

1. You have no bills at home. No wife (unless she drives too) or kids to support unless your wife works and can pay the bills until you get going with your new career.

2. You not have a home. Live in your truck and when you have time off for a few days, get a hotel and rent a car.

3. Don't be stupid. Don't be lazy with your books. Keep on top of everything. Be one step ahead of CRE. Get a calculator and know how much each check should be. Don't assume that CRE's bookkeeping service is all you need.

4. Clean yourself up. If you are stinky and unshaven, it will reflect on how you do other things in your life. Someone who keeps themselves clean and professional looking is more likely to succeed at anything.

Yes, I'm green, but I'm not stupid. Good luck, newbies. Don't drop off this forum because of the naysayers who didn't do their research, thus became failures. You can make it. Ignore them, and keep posting. You don't have to defend your decision. Just keep writing.

 

I see your point but its a shame you can't have a home,car, wife, dog, and start a trucking career with some of these companies.

 

I drive a truck for two reasons.
1. To make a living wage to support my family.
2. I enjoy driving a truck.

I have learned from other that CRE does not provide a living wage therefor I would not enjoy driving for them.


CRE takes advantage of the vulnerable.

 

It is true. So how do you get around this? Do your job well, be prompt and use CRE to get enough experience so that you can go somewhere else.

I have an ex-student that went with CRE and he is still there. He is a Mormon and lives in Utah and loves it. Granted, he does not see it as a job, but as a mission. And if that floats his boat then he will remain buoyant. And if he is happy with it who am I to provide the wreaking ball that will dash his hopes?

Don't expect me to work for them.

 

I think working for CRE just to gain experience is not a good idea. If anything it lessens your chances for success.

 

When you read through other posts about CRE and the such high turn over rate. Is the rate of people leaving that are new drivers, or a combination of old and new.

It still blows my mind how a company can still run freight with such a high turn over rate and trucks getting torn up. They must have one heck of an issurance company.

 

By all means, go to CRE.
Lease one of their trucks at .90 CPM + FSC with $800/wk payments.
Run second-seat for an IC at .13 CPM and no bennies.

Why anyone in their right mind and not desperate/homeless would want to drive a truck for those wages is way beyond me...but hey, if that's what rocks your boat then by all means GO FOR IT!!!

 

i wouldnt touch them with a 400ft pole either, but the guy has a point. the thing is there do seem to be a lot of new guys who really have no other options for a driving career. personally if i had dui's and felonies and what have you i would be looking at other career options.

 

It wouldn't be my first choice as a newbie, but it is not my choice to make. And we can't hold their hand forever. Soon or later they are going to have to pay for their own choices.

 

Pssst.........hey buddy..............

they a re "disappearing in droves", because someone at CR England................

IS EATING THEM...............!!!!!!!!

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