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Hi, Colby. Trucking Truth has tons of information here. Check these out:
CRST Company-Sponsored CDL Training Program
CRST International Company Review
Although CRST is a good company, you do need to commit to complete the contract you signed. Here's a post from a year ago: Let Go For Being Under Contract With CRST
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
The main thing about CRST that causes folks to stumble is that it is a team driving situation. That can make it really tough on a beginner. Living with a total stranger on a truck that seldom stops is tough enough, but if that stranger is unpleasant, or a slacker it becomes a serious challenge.
There are plenty of other Paid CDL Training Programs that you should consider before committing yourself.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Thanks for the insight fellas! As far as team driving goes, my buddy is actually taking the course with me. Is it possible to request him as my co driver or does crst decide that for you?
Hey there y'all! Well I have been presented with the opportunity to drive for CRST. They offered me free CDL training and guaranteed job placement following completion of training. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the mileage rate is for new drivers and also the training pay rate. I do appreciate any and all information on CRST and what it's like to work for them. New to trucking in general so all information is appreciated.
If you followed the link to the "Review"* of CRST you got contradictory information:
"At CRST you will run solo after training."
...and...
"CRST runs almost exclusively with teams."
The second statement is correct (as old school stated).
There are plenty of other companies that offer similar training, and will allow you to go solo upon completion.
*A review is usually understood to be an evaluation or assessment of something that one has experience with. The trucking truth "reviews" are really just profiles of companies... as offered by the companies. Information that anyone can glean from the company websites. Useful, up to a point. Problems arise when companies don't live up to all that they claim in their profile. Real reviews would be helpful in finding that out.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
If you followed the link to the "Review"* of CRST you got contradictory information:
"At CRST you will run solo after training."
...and...
"CRST runs almost exclusively with teams."
The second statement is correct (as old school stated).
We've updated that page. It was a typo on our part.
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Hey there y'all! Well I have been presented with the opportunity to drive for CRST. They offered me free CDL training and guaranteed job placement following completion of training. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the mileage rate is for new drivers and also the training pay rate. I do appreciate any and all information on CRST and what it's like to work for them. New to trucking in general so all information is appreciated.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated