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Well I was a little worried that I was going to sit here at the hotel over the weekend before getting placed with a trainer. I just got the email that I have been placed and he will be by the terminal on Sunday to pick me up!!

Rob, I will do my best to keep updating how things go. Yes CR England runs 3 man training trucks. As far as I know I am not going to be in one. From what I can tell right now it’s just the trainer and I in the truck. If you happen to make friends with someone and plan on teaming for phase 2 they try to send you out together in phase 1. That’s where the 3 man trucks come in.

Phase 1 is your time with a trainer. CR England requires at least 150-180hrs behind the wheel with a trainer to complete phase 1. You then get dropped off at a terminal and upgrade to phase 2. You have to pass 2 written exams and some driving tests in order to upgrade. Phase 2 consists of 5 months running with a teammate. After the 5 months you make a decision to stay with that teammate or go solo. You also try to figure out what division you want to be in.

Myself, I want solo National for the time being. I want to drive coast to coast and see the country. Eventually I will find something in dedicated or regional that I will take but I’m not sure when that time will be.

Howdy, Dennis !

How goes it? Should be almost halfway with phase one . . . correct? I, as well as Rob T. am interested in the CRE training, nowadays. One of our best pals is still with them...training out of Burns CIty and being redirected to SLC if he hasn't already.

Thanks for your diary,

Wish you super well ~!!

~ Anne ~

Rob, sorry about such a late response. After getting through Phase 1 I haven’t thought much about coming on here. It’s been pretty busy since day 1. I’ve had a few times where I wasn’t doing much other than catching up on sleep or just relaxing.

I have to honestly admit that I love this life!! I haven’t been happier at a job in my life.

Well I was a little worried that I was going to sit here at the hotel over the weekend before getting placed with a trainer. I just got the email that I have been placed and he will be by the terminal on Sunday to pick me up!!

Rob, I will do my best to keep updating how things go. Yes CR England runs 3 man training trucks. As far as I know I am not going to be in one. From what I can tell right now it’s just the trainer and I in the truck. If you happen to make friends with someone and plan on teaming for phase 2 they try to send you out together in phase 1. That’s where the 3 man trucks come in.

Phase 1 is your time with a trainer. CR England requires at least 150-180hrs behind the wheel with a trainer to complete phase 1. You then get dropped off at a terminal and upgrade to phase 2. You have to pass 2 written exams and some driving tests in order to upgrade. Phase 2 consists of 5 months running with a teammate. After the 5 months you make a decision to stay with that teammate or go solo. You also try to figure out what division you want to be in.

Myself, I want solo National for the time being. I want to drive coast to coast and see the country. Eventually I will find something in dedicated or regional that I will take but I’m not sure when that time will be.

I will do my best to keep everyone updated on how my phase 1 goes. I will be heading out for 150-180 hours with a trainer very soon!

I started class at CR England’s truck driving school on October 19th. Today I took my driving test to get my license. I passed the test with no problems!!! I’m so excited to now be a truck driver!

My experience at this school has been nothing but awesome. Yeah there have been some problems and headaches but overall the experience has been great! I’ve learned a lot so far and have ALOT more to learn.

Any questions for me about my experience or anything just ask and I will try to answer them.

Thank you Jammer!!

I appreciate the advice!!

Good luck man pay attention to detail on your pre trip and backing !!! I just got my cdl last Friday I go to orientation oct 20th for Schneider . Keep both hands on the wheel when not shifting!! And 15000 on rpms was magic number for me when shifting

So the other day I made a big life decision. I decided I want to go OTR. A little backstory on me.

I am 42 (almost 43) years old. I’ve been divorced twice and currently not in a relationship. My son will be 21yrs old in a couple weeks. I pretty much have nothing tying me down right now. I live with family and the only bill I really have is my car insurance and car loan payment. I am currently a school bus driver, and let me tell you that doesn’t pay the bills.

I love driving, always have. I have never traveled much and know there is a lot I’m missing. I texted my mom the day I made the decision asking her if it was bad that I’m considering becoming a truck driver. Her response was priceless. She said “No, I did it for awhile. Lol. You’ll love it”. All of my family is super excited and supportive of my career change.

Being out there alone won’t be much of an issue as I’m kind of a loaner as it is. I don’t really have friends and as I mentioned I am not in a relationship. I have been divorced just over 2 years and had 1 somewhat of a relationship during that time. Yeah there are things I will miss but they aren’t a big deal due to current technology.

I am supposed to be starting orientation and training on October 19th and honestly that day can’t come fast enough! I have been all over this site the last few days and even read Bretts book.

Thank you, Uncle!!

I’m super excited for this experience. I have read this website upside down, in and out. I’m ready for the lifestyle change.

Today I put in my resignation where I am at and my last day there is October 9th. I’m trying to get most of everything together that I am going to need but I know I’m gonna have to get a few things on the road. Not too worried about it though.

Any advice or input is greatly appreciated by everyone!

Thank you!! I appreciate all of you and Brett for making this site.

I am going with C.R. England. I guess I got my timelines backwards. I start training on October 19th and from what I have read orientation starts after I pass my tests to upgrade from a class B to a class A CDL.

I’m a little nervous because I have heard good and bad stories about CRE. I know it’s going to happen but you can understand my nervousness with picking up my life completely, going to another state and doing something with 0 guarantees!

I have wanted to drive truck since my early 20’s but marriage and a kid put that on the back burner. I figure now that I don’t have to worry about any of that I might as well chase a dream.

So the other day I made a big life decision. I decided I want to go OTR. A little backstory on me.

I am 42 (almost 43) years old. I’ve been divorced twice and currently not in a relationship. My son will be 21yrs old in a couple weeks. I pretty much have nothing tying me down right now. I live with family and the only bill I really have is my car insurance and car loan payment. I am currently a school bus driver, and let me tell you that doesn’t pay the bills.

I love driving, always have. I have never traveled much and know there is a lot I’m missing. I texted my mom the day I made the decision asking her if it was bad that I’m considering becoming a truck driver. Her response was priceless. She said “No, I did it for awhile. Lol. You’ll love it”. All of my family is super excited and supportive of my career change.

Being out there alone won’t be much of an issue as I’m kind of a loaner as it is. I don’t really have friends and as I mentioned I am not in a relationship. I have been divorced just over 2 years and had 1 somewhat of a relationship during that time. Yeah there are things I will miss but they aren’t a big deal due to current technology.

I am supposed to be starting orientation and training on October 19th and honestly that day can’t come fast enough! I have been all over this site the last few days and even read Bretts book.