Current CRST Employee: Options?

I'm not going to soemd a lot of time bashing the ethics of my company. Frankly, I'm grateful for the opportunity. But a personal experience with them has made me start looking at other options.

Anyway, to get to brass tacks... I cannot drive teams because I only recently discovered that I can't sleep in a moving vehicle, which is affecting my performance.

I'd like to finish my contract but they won't offer anything solo. I've been told that there are companies that would hire me even with the contract, and I can simply set up a payment plan to pay off CRST.

I'm really not having any luck finding reliable information on this.

Can anyone recommend any companies that would hire me with the experience I have, regardless of the contract?

Thanks

I'd like to finish my contract but they won't offer anything solo. I've been told that there are companies that would hire me even with the contract, and I can simply set up a payment plan to pay off CRST.

No, that's not true as far as we know. Anyone we've spoken with has either had to finish out the contract or pay it off in full before going to work somewhere else.

Besides, the contract isn't long enough to worry about. What is it, eight months? Just tough it out. Everyone struggles to sleep in a moving truck at first. You'll never sleep as well moving as you would sitting still but you'll get more used to it as time goes on.

Just focus on keeping your safety record clean and your DAC clean. Finish out your contract and then decide what your next move will be. If you finish your contract and decide you don't want to run team and they won't let you run solo then move on. No big deal.

Thanks for your input. Swift recruiter told me they would, sent me an application and described the process. However, you have a solid point. Also, there's a post from last year that indicates the person was fired from Swift for being under contract with CRST. I messaged the recruiter and mentioned this. I don't want to throw away all of this progress for a big IF.

Thanks for your input. Swift recruiter told me they would, sent me an application and described the process. However, you have a solid point. Also, there's a post from last year that indicates the person was fired from Swift for being under contract with CRST. I messaged the recruiter and mentioned this. I don't want to throw away all of this progress for a big IF.

A wise move...good luck.

We just had this conversation not long ago...and I think Rick posted a law suit where CRST tried to sue PAM for driver poaching and lost.

Rick..oh rick...wasn't it oam that hired CRST drivers?

I'd still endure the 8mos then go. It looks better to other companies that you complete the contract. Says you are dependable and responsible.

We just had this conversation not long ago...and I think Rick posted a law suit where CRST tried to sue PAM for driver poaching and lost.

Rick..oh rick...wasn't it oam that hired CRST drivers?

I'd still endure the 8mos then go. It looks better to other companies that you complete the contract. Says you are dependable and responsible.

Here's the post on this forum discussing another member who had problems getting out of a CRST contract.

The company that told CRST to pound sand in court was Trans Am.

WHY you would sign on with a company that is ALL TEAMS, when you can't sleep in a moving vehicle is beyond me in the first place. The contract is specific in that you are still on the hook to them - whether they cut you loose or you quit - prior to fulfilling your obligation. Most companies won't hire a CRST "bail jumper" because it's not worth the legal fees if CRST files a suit (even if you win - though you could counter-claim for fees).

DO NOT DRIVE WHILE FATIGUED. If you get in an accident - GAME OVER for you, with CRST or pretty much anywhere else. If you play the "I'm fatigued and can't drive" card too much - they will likely cut you loose.

When you get TIRED ENOUGH - you will sleep on the truck. It's just a matter of getting used to it - some adjust better/quicker than others - it's very rare that a person just can NEVER DO IT.

Suck it up - stick it out. There's really no good answer. How long have you been with them - how much longer do you have to stay?

Rick

If I did it you can do it.. I always found that after the first three days it didn't matter what happens I was going to sleep.

Be it earplugs (not ear buds) Getting to sleep while the other person is pretriping the truck. Do whatever you have to do. I can't doesn't cut it. And depending on how long you've been with them and considering your still under contract with them I'd say not long.

Who will take you? And are they really going to be much better? Considering they are willing to poach another company to fill a seat. You signed a contract saying you would do something for 11 months, do it and get it over with and learn lot from the experience.

Maybe check with gardner trucking crst recently bought them out they're still called garder tho and still run solo regional and some otr and local maybe you can transfer over idk never hurts to give it a shot i worked at crst and personly had a bad experience also .

I'm not sure where you live or how much longer you have on your contract, but if you are within 2-3 months of completion and live in the Midwest, West Side Transport will sometimes buy out CRST contracts. Of course it's always better to finish what you signed up for if possible.

It's so easy for all of us,to sit back and say, gee, you agreed to do this, but when you are brand new at trucking, it's kinds hard to tell "how much is enough" when it comes to the pay specifics on those contracts. My bills at home are quite low and I know I couldn't afford to work for them. Plus side is their school is good and you should have some good driving skills.