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Comment on CRST Sex Harassment Case and Truck Driver Training 2012 by truckerdesiree

truckerdesiree — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:17:21 +0000

The Following is a Copy and Paste from and earlier CRST post I made on this blog several years back but the comments are about CRST 2012 made by M.S. Gann. I felt the would be helpful for people currently seeking information on the carrier CRST to understand about this carrier:

M.S. Gann wrote>> “I just left CRST this past saturday,their recruiter named ED told me as a lead driver/trainer I would be driving around 7500 miles a week with a trainee and their bridge insurance would cover my wifes prescriptions,as it turned out in the 2 weeks I was there my trainee and I only ran a little over 3900 miles of which I will only get paid for half or about 1800 miles. My wife went the other day to get her fentinal patches she must wear every day for pain,under the bridge insurance thse patches were going to cost us $400.00 OUT OF POCKET for a months supply.I had to leave CRST because of the low miles and the out of pocket expenses for my wifes medical prescriptions.I have been in trucking almost 24 years and I have to say CRST has a pack of liers working there.I can see why they have such a big turn over rate.thank you.”

Comment on CRST by truckerdesiree

truckerdesiree — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:14:09 +0000

PS: I have a more recent post on CRST for 2012 and I am going to copy and paste your comments there seeing how your remarks reflect current CRST standards. Thanks, Desiree

Comment on CRST by truckerdesiree

truckerdesiree — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:08:07 +0000

Thank You for taking the time to comment. We need more people to come forward about the dirty operations above and beyond the massive sexual harassment case that the EEOC attempted to take on against CRST. This carrier has a graveyard of skeltons with regards to their unethical business practices and they are not the only one who are in the business of benefitting from the truck driver training industry.

I hope you can find a better carrier that provides what they claim. I know that is no easy task. I have recently been working with James McCormack a recruiter who is a straight shooter. Maybe you should call him. The number is 770-334-8132

Comment on CRST by M.S. Gann

M.S. Gann — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:46:23 +0000

I just left CRST this past saturday,their recruiter named ED told me as a lead driver/trainer I would be driving around 7500 miles a week with a trainee and their bridge insurance would cover my wifes prescriptions,as it turned out in the 2 weeks I was there my trainee and I only ran a little over 3900 miles of which I will only get paid for half or about 1800 miles. My wife went the other day to get her fentinal patches she must wear every day for pain,under the bridge insurance thse patches were going to cost us $400.00 OUT OF POCKET for a months supply.I had to leave CRST because of the low miles and the out of pocket expenses for my wifes medical prescriptions.I have been in trucking almost 24 years and I have to say CRST has a pack of liers working there.I can see why they have such a big turn over rate.thank you.

Comment on CRST Sex Harassment Case and Truck Driver Training 2012 by eternalu

eternalu — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:31:04 +0000

Dreamwalker Mejorado tells it straight. But realistically, the economy, and the banking industry (any security in getting a truck loan?) — make everything so fragile that taking the plunge as an owner-operator, getting your own authority, your own insurance, your own repair fund — talk about hoops to jump! Also, the long-awaited Mexican semis are in the wings to scoop up the whole business. Anyway that is the larger plan, and some U.S. carriers already have Mexican fleets. Since my own CDL has now expired, and I am 61, this gal is probably going to be a “Dreamdriver” the rest of my life. But if there were a way to get back in the driver’s seat, I would take it. What a fantastic job, if the process wasn’t such torture. PTSD, right? The great CDL school you mentioned would be a good contact. Is there any way you can pass on the name and location?

Comment on CRST Sex Harassment Case and Truck Driver Training 2012 by Dreamwalker Mejorado

Dreamwalker Mejorado — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:54 +0000

Thank you Tiger I for one appreciate men (and women)who have higher morales, that won’t stand for anyone to be abused. I went to a great CDL school where the owners became like a Mom and Dad, there was never any problems there. I came out a driver, I am a good driver. I didn’t start driving because I was looking for a boyfriend, I wasn’t. I needed money just like every other driver and I know how to protect myself but not in the situation I was put in. Now I’m just looking for my own truck so I won’t ever have to get back into truck with a trainer!! I want to get back on the road so bad, but the minute they mention trainer I have anxiety attacks…thank you for your statement, all any driver wants is mutual respect and equality… Unfortunantely in my experience I found the trucking industry is the meanest, nastiest, most dangerous industry out there for women and I was in the Army and not treated this bad.

Comment on FAQ by John Mosgrove

John Mosgrove — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:27:08 +0000

One more important question about starve out; How long does it last? Do they stop at 1yr exp? 1yr 3mo? You weathered it thru, what was your experience?

Comment on FAQ by John Mosgrove

John Mosgrove — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:20:42 +0000

You like it or you wouldnt be doing it I guess.
Mind if I ask about how much you made your second year? (I think you are on your second year now right?)
Or maybe better; how much can THE AVG DRIVER make in the second year?
And where does the pay top out on a yearly basis?
I saw one comment about claims of $100,00yr were for owner operator was actually BEFORE TAXES AND EXPENSES, which amounted to about half the 100k. Sound about righ?

Comment on FAQ by John Mosgrove

John Mosgrove — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:14:04 +0000

I have another friend who was fired at 9 mo from swift for two safety violations, one was damage to a rim on the curb. (Matches the time frame above).
Just an internal policy issue. Those are easy to come up with, then you break one, then your fired for cause/performance. no ui claim for you. or the company. Quite Strategic.
Ive heard that swift now forbids use of cell phones behind the wheel on a safety basis, yet require the driver to respond to qualcom msgs while driving or get disciplined. Feel the Love? Lol!
Thats probably a good idea tho, just annoying.

Comment on FAQ by truckerdesiree

truckerdesiree — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:38:25 +0000

They are all the same…. you get miles in the beginning and then you sit…so you will quit…just like your friend did in 10 months… thats how they get rid of you to make room for more students…make you want to leave screaming