CRST 7000$ Contract

Paul W and tractor man I do agree with yall I have explained this to the wife and she some what understands the situation but I do thank yall for everyone's insight on the manner

And I do love the trucking life so far I see things I never thought I would see and I have done more things at 21 years old then most people will do there entire life. So if I can make the married life and trucking life both work together I will be in this industry a very long time..

Paul W and tractor man I do agree with yall I have explained this to the wife and she some what understands the situation but I do thank yall for everyone's insight on the manner

Good luck man. My wife doesn't really understand either. She even came out with me for two weeks and still didn't understand half of what we deal with out here. Hopefully you can work out something with your wife so you can at least finish your contract. Debt sucks. Avoid it if you can.

If one was to break CRST contract would it go on your credit score? Because I know this is a often asked question but doesn't seem to have a direct answer.

Can you negotiate more home time for less money?

That's funny this place don't pay good as it is least not while in the contract

Finish out your contract and your first year, then find a company that does solo regional so you can be home every weekend. Its a shame you dont live in West Side Transport's hiring area.

I agree with the above, finish your contract if you can. When you get close to the end, start putting your feelers out for another job. I am not sure how much freight my company has in North Carolina, but they are really good at getting you home. I did hear the joke about the meaning of my company name; H.O.W. (Home On Weekends). Doesn't really sting at all.

Finish your contract. One thing to keep in mind, CRST will withhold your training certificate if you break the contract. With less than a year of experience this will effectively block you from driving for most companies.

Talk to your wife...this is your career, and financial support for your family. Get the year in, and your options for driving opportunities become almost limitless. Show our responses to your wife, encourage her to read Becoming A Truck Driver: The Raw Truth About Truck Driving.

Throughout all of this try to remained focused. Safe travels. Good luck.

That's funny this place don't pay good as it is least not while in the contract

You have your CDL. Look local. CRST will hound you but unless you stick it out what can you do? Being young, with a kid and wife, OTR is not really the best thing if you all aren't mature enough to handle it.

Sorry, but I'm not going to gloss it over. If the kid stays OTR it appears he won't remain married. He has to either convince his wife that better days are coming with him gone or accept a (probably) reduced paycheck for being home every night with a mom and pop.