Profile For Charlie Neff

Thank you for getting back to me :) I do have a few questions. What is the average miles you were getting paid for during your 28 day training and during the remainder of your contract? How are dispatch and the fleet managers with ensuring you're home when you request to be home? How much is the health insurance running and do you happen to know if I can add my stepson to my insurance policy? Do you happen to know how likely it is I will be able to get a new Co driver in a timely matter once my contract is up? (My fellow student who has arranged to be my teammate doesn't want to stay past her contract.) Did you have to wait more then 1 week after orientation to get your trainer? What are the rules with CRST regarding male/female teams not related to each other? Do you have a particular GPS you'd recommend and what would you recommend for a CB radio? Also if it's easier for you to respond via text my numbers 915-205-1342. Thanks again ~Charlie Melanie Neff

Sorry just now seen this post... I'm with crst and on 1/21/16 my contract is up with crst and I'm going to stay with them.... Had a talk with my dm today and I got a better opportunity with this company next week... I hope anyways we will see.....

Feel free to ask any questions..

When I did my research my biggest concern was pay and miles. I went with CRST for those reasons but also the fact that the contract length was only 10 months, they offered the best health insurance for my family, 401K, life insurance, accident insurance, paid leave, and I was told by the recruiter we get paid even when we aren't hauling anything. I see your point with the reviews primarily being from people who got themselves in trouble or fired. In the end I'm gonna listen to my gut go with CRST and am hoping to possibly blog some of my experiences and that maybe just maybe I found myself my career company. Down the road I may switch companies and try solo. I respect my husband's concerns but I feel I'd be okay. His biggest concern is I was raped a few years ago and not knowing where I'd be for how long between loads concerned him if I was alone. It concerns me too but I'd like to believe if I'm at a truck stop fellow truckers wouldn't turn a blind eye if they saw someone in danger.

Thanks :) I did do extensive research when I picked CRST. My husband and I talked and we wanted a company that pays good. I guess I'm just letting my nerves get the best of me. It's hard going from stay at home mom to being away from the boys constantly while they're so young but I know this is what's best for my family. Thank you Brett for helping put things back into the sensible mindset. I apologize I'm just nervous about this new adventure and honestly more so nervous because I've never drove a manual transmission before lol I learned to drive in my husband's 2006 F250 Super Duty long bed lol

Charlie, if you collect 1,000 opinions on any major company you'll find that 300 hated the company, 300 loved the company, and 900 fell somewhere in the middle. In the end you'll just be chasing your tail trying to figure out what to believe. Don't worry about collecting too many opinions on companies. It isn't going to help you much. Just worry about picking the company that you feel is right for you.

We have some excellent resources to help out:

Career Guide: Choosing A Truck Driving School

Career Guide: Choosing Your First Trucking Company

Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving Job

Article Category: Choosing A Truck Driving School

One place you will find some interesting insights is in our forum is the CDL Training Diaries where people share their experiences during training.

Finally we have a list of Forum Conversations tagged "CRST"

I've looked into Swift and CR England but they were no where near the starting pay that CRST offered and no where near the miles. Plus my husband wasn't a fan of me driving solo. He doesn't like the thought of e driving cross country period but felt better about team driving. I guess I'm more so looking for opinions from people who didn't choose CRST why they chose another school and for experience from current employees to see how they like it.

Have you looked at any other training programs. I am looking into 3 at this time pam, celadon and roehl. almost signed on with USA

I am starting school in Dallas Texas as a contract student for CRST on January 4th 2015. I'm looking to find any other possible new students heading that way or current CRST employees. Students I'm curious as to how your feeling about school and possibly making a friend to see if we might make a good team for after training. Current employees I want your knowledge and experience working with CRST. I'm seeing a lot of bad reviews and need more info to see if I'm making a mistake with CRST.

I am starting school in Dallas Texas as a contract student for CRST on January 4th 2015. I'm looking to find any other possible new students heading that way or current CRST employees. Students I'm curious as to how your feeling about school and possibly making a friend to see if we might make a good team for after training. Current employees I want your knowledge and experience working with CRST. I'm seeing a lot of bad reviews and need more info to see if I'm making a mistake with CRST.

I'm a 31 year old 5'2 female in school for trucking. It's my third week in school and I love it I'm a little small behind the dash, but I'm already on the road with a 53 footer. I'm trying my best to change my life and become better at what I do. My downshifting is not great but I'm sweating everyday to get that right. Good luck to anyone on the road already doing this. I'm very proud of all the women who have said yes I can do this

Hello, I'm 26 and about to leave for CDL school on the 3rd of January. I'm a contract student with CRST. I have never drove a manual transmission in my life lol. I was hoping I could get some information from you on how it went for you? I'm a little nervous. I'm a mom of a 1 year old and 2 year old, and while my husband taught me to drive in his F250 Superduty long bed I'm still a little nervous about learning the big truck lol.

Hi, my names Charlie, I'm a mom of 2 toddlers and wife of a veteran. I will be shipping out to Dallas TX on January 4th to attend school for my CDL through CRST. I was hoping to find truckers who recently within the last year or two have gone through CRST to get their CDL and could give me information on what to expect while at school. I'm awaiting more information from my recruiter on how long I will be in Dallas (2,3, or 4 weeks). I know I will be going to Oklahoma City OK for Orientation and that I will be doing OTR team driving once I complete orientation and my 28 days training. Any information and advice on what to expect is much appreciated. Thanks y'all.