Got The Call, Leaving This Saturday For CRST

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Curtis R.'s Comment
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I have been back and forth in my mind as to whether team trucking is really right for me. I have talked to two other companies and have given it some thought over this last week. I have made my decision and have chosen to go ahead and stick with CRST. Yes, I have heard a lot of slack and whatnot about the company but I will be going in with a positive attitude because I know what I am there for. Though man people have bashed the company and some have praised the company, I see it as, you perceive it as how you want it to be. You make it what you want it to be. Even if I get there and I do not like the aspect of team driving, I am going to tough it out. I am there to start my career in trucking and that is what I want to do. I am going to do the best I can while I am there and keep my head up even through the worst of days. Even if I don't like it, I am there to get my CDL , get the experience and start a new career that I have been wanting for years now. Who knows, I could get in and love every minute of it. I will do my best to keep everyone updated. Gonna go get mentally prepared for this long bus ride I have to take this weekend. Wish me luck fellow truckers

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
David's Comment
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I have been back and forth in my mind as to whether team trucking is really right for me. I have talked to two other companies and have given it some thought over this last week. I have made my decision and have chosen to go ahead and stick with CRST. Yes, I have heard a lot of slack and whatnot about the company but I will be going in with a positive attitude because I know what I am there for. Though man people have bashed the company and some have praised the company, I see it as, you perceive it as how you want it to be. You make it what you want it to be. Even if I get there and I do not like the aspect of team driving, I am going to tough it out. I am there to start my career in trucking and that is what I want to do. I am going to do the best I can while I am there and keep my head up even through the worst of days. Even if I don't like it, I am there to get my CDL , get the experience and start a new career that I have been wanting for years now. Who knows, I could get in and love every minute of it. I will do my best to keep everyone updated. Gonna go get mentally prepared for this long bus ride I have to take this weekend. Wish me luck fellow truckers

Good luck sir.

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Sandman's Comment
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I have been back and forth in my mind as to whether team trucking is really right for me. I have talked to two other companies and have given it some thought over this last week. I have made my decision and have chosen to go ahead and stick with CRST. Yes, I have heard a lot of slack and whatnot about the company but I will be going in with a positive attitude because I know what I am there for. Though man people have bashed the company and some have praised the company, I see it as, you perceive it as how you want it to be. You make it what you want it to be. Even if I get there and I do not like the aspect of team driving, I am going to tough it out. I am there to start my career in trucking and that is what I want to do. I am going to do the best I can while I am there and keep my head up even through the worst of days. Even if I don't like it, I am there to get my CDL , get the experience and start a new career that I have been wanting for years now. Who knows, I could get in and love every minute of it. I will do my best to keep everyone updated. Gonna go get mentally prepared for this long bus ride I have to take this weekend. Wish me luck fellow truckers

Have some fun and learn as much as possible. Best of luck.

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Old School's Comment
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Curtis, you've definitely got the right attitude - Hang in there and make it happen!

We had a driver (Troubador) who went through the program at CRST and is now a trainer for them - he even left for greener pastures and then decided he would go right back to CRST. They can keep you real busy, but the one thing you want to keep in mind is that you will be competing for freight. It's really that way every where. The producers are the ones that keep the wheels turning. You are only considered as good as the last load you delivered. So stay on top of the game at all times and you will find yourself making some really good money, and needing a nice break from your labors every now and then.

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