Pay | CRST | OTR Rookie Season

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

A positive attitude is all you need

[@Sol_Keez]

And that's what it seems to look like. I've seen and heard a lot of negative about CRST over the years but most of the time most of the people I've seen with bad reviews seem spoiled or liked they never went through anything. 💯 Those are people that were probably used to shit going their way all their life or never really faced struggles. The people who want to get in there get their CDL make some money and do their ten months do it. I've seen plenty do it. I just have to outweigh my options before making a decision. Jacksonville is 5 hours away from me. I'm in Fort Lauderdale. 💯

[@DAVIS__]

Positive attitude and to know when its time to move on

[@markkeith9055]

My school here in CA had only two old trucks and a few students. I had a chain smoking instructor who had that skill to whistle real loudly. He trained me right though. We trained on a dirt lot full of bumps and holes where we'd get the truck stuck from time to time. But it was a good experience. Very relaxed and a patient instructor. Funny too.

[@chrisnguyen2769]

Prime inc pays $700 guaranteed first 40,000 miles and $800 between 40,000-50,000 then .50 cpm ~2750 miles per week. They pay you while you're training, they pay for your motel (which they bought out and converted into rooms for their students), and they give you a $200 loan every week for the first month.

[@My84Lude]

Correct, however getting on with PRIME if the first hurdle. With a 50+ year work history because I have taken early retirement and have lapses in regular employment over the past 24 months I was turned down due to work history. No hard feelings, I want to work, there is plenty of opportunity in this industry, with the research I have done my interest in CRST continues to go up. With a CDL and a years worth of driving history PRIME is still on the table, it is getting my foot in the door which is what I will do with one of these companies very soon.

[@kingzeek903]

John Tyler THATS the same thing that happen to me bro. I don’t have felonies or smoke and they worrying about my work history that shit mad stupid. Where you end up going?

[@My84Lude]

@@kingzeek903 yes, I have been working since I was 8 years old, what is the crime for a person choosing early retirement at 62.5 and then taking a break? Some companies will hire a person right out of prison, and I say GREAT! Anyone who pays the price and wants a fresh start good on them. It just seems a 66yo with life and work experience, if they are healthy and can drive, would be valuable to any of these companies. I am certain when I have completed the training and have my CDL in hand I will find work.

[@kingzeek903]

John Tyler exactly. I’ve been working since I was 16 I’m 29 now. I’ve also been a licensed barber for five years. Which company did you choose?

[@flot4981]

Yes, the Prime recruiter kept holding me up. Finally, after two weeks now you want me to sign something so that you can start the process. Now I'm looking at you sideways you seem shady over nothing. Would have been simple if you explained the delay. Now I am exploring additional options 😙

[@zachwisler9976]

The fact that your handle is Trucker Avocado is reason enough for me to subscribe. I'm not a trucker but have always been fascinated with the industry. Keep on my dude

[@Ivanrodriguez-zj9to]

Like your style.

[@alanrogers726]

Im leaving to be there the 17th of June for a refresher course, need to work, nothing in Miami,Fl., starting out .40 cpm, no contract. Hope I get a good co driver that runs I need the money to take care of my wife , she needs the benefits. I'll do anything for that woman.....

[@hempster333]

Does that include selling your soul to the devil , because thats what you are doing. You better read the benefit package!

[@alanrogers726]

@@hempster333 i found out this company myself, Im not under contract thank god, I just need 6 months then Im done. Yes the benefits package sucks WAY TOO EXPENSIVE to keep anyone with this company as well as the DMs treating the drivers. They all call themselves SENIOR Managers that explains why they dont answer the phones, always in meetings, out to lunch and say they have to check with the 'planners' to get loads after having you sit at a truck stop waiting for days only to send you for a load thats been sitting for 2wks late only minutes away from where you were forced to sit due to no loads. unorganized , no communication and unprofessional towards the drivers so are the backbone of the company. HOMETIME? Ha!

[@headhuncho4837]

I'm out of Miami Florida too. Companies aren't taking any people from Miami except for CRST.

[@akhenatenra2841]

You sound crazy... but make sence you from Florida

[@cranehead48]

@@akhenatenra2841 ok

[@jbeatty811]

I’m in Florida and seriously considering going to CRST and doing research. Your info is very helpful

[@alanrogers726]

dont to many lawsuits for fraud

[@joshuaburns1772]

We are looking for teams. 6000$ per week to the team. Drop hook 53’ dryvan light load. Automatic Trucks

[@budgreen7894]

I've been thinking of going with crst but dude said he's making $600 a week. That ain't paying the bills

[@nickv.6712]

Glad I saw this, CRST offered me a job today now I know not to take that shit. Better off paying for my class A out of pocket for 4 grand then hooking up with some local shit. 600 garbage ass dollars OR LESS for cross country hauling and not to mention bunking with some stink ass stranger ? Fuck that shit.

[@cssie68127]

Nice to hear somebody that doesn't complain about everything. Good attitude man! Just putting some cash together after being laid off . Stick with it pal!

[@TruckerAvocado]

I always see the positive in things, It’s easy to find negative you tubers in the trucking industry!

[@Xilent1]

Heading out to Colorado the first week of June. Ready to get paid and see the country. Houston, TX

[@joshuaburns1772]

We are looking for teams. 6000$ per week to the team. Drop hook 53’ dryvan light load. Automatic Trucks

[@dedricwilliams5583]

I respect your opinions and your frame of mind keep trucking and be safe

[@hempster333]

I barely made it out of the CRST program. Finished and moved on. Almost got killed twice. Ended up in hospital when my partner crashed the truck! Pay as trainee is half of minimum hourly wages if your lucky.

[@TruckerAvocado]

Yea, I didn’t even finish my contract I just left.

[@mokamsn2325]

@@TruckerAvocado did you have to pay back the money & how much was it?

[@rjsluman932]

Excellent video...great information. I'm looking to start driving just researching companies. Thank you for your time.

[@terrylowe426]

That's what's up! Thanks for keeping it real. And being honest.

[@Bdb83]

Tried to go with Wilson logistics. Nothing on my background clean record and everything. They put me through the rigamarole of paying for Dot physical and my own permit. Called me today and told me I didn't get approved and he said he couldnt tell me why. He said they decided to go with more qualified applicants. Now wtf does that mean? We all have to go through the school. No-one is qualified yet. Strung me along and wasted my time. I'm now set to head to school with crst. The ew recruiters have been nice and informative and most importantly honest. Also I've heard at Wilson you hardly get any driving training behind the wheel. Your only in the school for a week before they send you on the road with a trainer and two days of that week is paperwork.

[@TruckerAvocado]

Wow. I’ve heard a couple of things about Wilson logistics. Good luck with CRST. Have you started already ?

[@quisthefittrucker]

Same thing happened with me from Wilson my recruiter wouldn’t even answer her phone I had to call the office to find out I called CRST and no problems I should be headed to school this week

[@keaierra]

I'm headed out to Colorado now to start my training!

[@keaierra]

@@TruckerAvocado thanks, I appreciate it...what type of truck did you get?

[@brandenicole7837]

can you tell me how your training went overall? I just applied and was approved to head to Colorado for training. Can you please tell me what to expect? Thank you! 😊

[@brandenicole7837]

@keaierra R.

[@brandenicole7837]

@@keaierra can you tell me your experience with your training in Colorado please? I have been approved to go there soon. Thank you

[@keaierra]

@@brandenicole7837 they are great teachers, real laid back as long as you're doing what you're suppose too...the weather was pretty crazy, one day it'd be sunny and clear and the next it might snow...the "apartment" is just 2 dorms with multiple bunk beds...its a really small town so there's nothing to do, everybody knows everybody, there are no major restaurants, there's a family dollar...but again the training was great

[@felishiadarling]

I just finished my contract

[@rickc1124]

So how was it ?

[@felishiadarling]

I love your positive attitude. I'm busy too. Always got a load. R u a trainer?

[@TruckerAvocado]

No, I’m actually not with CRST anymore.

[@ej8801]

Hey, I really appreciate your insight bro. A couple of questions: 1. Just a UA drug screen, correct? I talked to a recruiter and she told me no hair follicle. Is this true in your experience? 2. The ~600 dollar checks you are making.. what CPM are you at during these pay checks? Hypothetically, at 40c per mile, how much would you be making?

[@TruckerAvocado]

Just UA, at the time of this video I was at .31 .32

[@ZacBaldwin_]

Trucker Avocado how much did you make your first year ?

[@venusrackard5561]

Thanks so much. I’m going ion September

[@65mphcowboy50]

Stevens transport out of Texas pays it all all your required is a 6 month contract

[@TruckerAvocado]

Interesting. I’d love to hear more about their program so I can put it out there to the world

[@65mphcowboy50]

@@TruckerAvocado pretty easy honestly google stevens transport they are based out of texas one of the largest refrigerated transport companies in the us

[@TruckerAvocado]

The reason I asked was because I wanted to hear from a person who experienced it.

[@101southsideboy]

your CDL is not 100 % free you still need to pay the standard fees the state you live in for your CDL and the state of IA or Cal (if you get your CDL other then your home state )

[@Eddie42707]

What if I just got my Class A CDL but having trouble landing a job because lack of experience. Where should I start? PLEASE HELP SOMEBODY

[@zayday6777]

At crst

[@incognegro2315]

What if you have your cdl already? I

[@TruckerAvocado]

Not sure, This video is old. They have since then changed their pay scale. If your have your CDL already I wouldn't recommend them.

[@Ivanrodriguez-zj9to]

I will be there in 3 months

[@Nelly086]

I'm thinking about trying them out any advice ???

[@Sol_Keez]

Good school? That's what I like to hear. Just worried about having 25 students in my class 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Sol_Keez]

@@TruckerAvocado how many were in your class. I just don't want the feeling of test day come and I didn't have enough time to practice backing or driving.

[@Sol_Keez]

@@TruckerAvocado I can learn from and watch others but they aren't gonna be backing for me 😂 Just really trying to outweigh my options for training. I know a company that has 4 trucks on the yard 12 students at most. Those students are the only class that month. Not like mega carriers where 56 are coming in every week. So small things like that is what's going to make my decision. Asking drivers who went to J-Tech a few questions may help. The company pays more and offers a solo position after 15,000 miles with a trainer. I just have to use a cousin's address and go there to get my license transferred. That cost money. Traveling! CRST pays for everything except my food and that will be no problem to save for. A few more questions from others and videos and it will be decision time. 💵💯

[@Sol_Keez]

@@TruckerAvocado 6 to 8 🤔🤔 sounds like you had enough practice time.

[@Sol_Keez]

@@TruckerAvocado Millis Transfer

[@Sol_Keez]

I was never a person that depends on help from the government but when this stimulus 💵 comes this will be my investment with that money. I've been at my job for 14 months now. I love my job and I love the people I work around but it's not gonna have me a house in five years like trucking will. I always hear veteran truckers say don't get in it just for the 💵 but that's exactly what I'm doing. No wife. No kids and I love to travel! Living paycheck to paycheck has postponed my journey to getting my CDL in many ways. I'll use the stimulus money to make the ends meet so I can be heading to training soon. 🙏🏿💯

[@kaylahodgin105]

After the training, will the company allow local drivers? I have a small child and need a good company to drive local, looking to get cdl in June

[@michaelwatts2005]

I started at 37 cents a mile at Averitt and that was in 2016.

[@budgreen7894]

So you drive all week for $600?

[@joshuaburns1772]

We are looking for teams. 6000$ per week to the team. Drop hook 53’ dryvan light load. Automatic Trucks

[@otr_shmuck]

Hey bro glad to hear positive reviews on CRST quick question does CRST do 1099 or W2 when it comes down to paying your taxes? Thanks and stay safe brother.

[@luetimmons4036]

Good question?

[@ETX213]

*So you get paid every 6 weeks? Every week or?*

[@TruckerAvocado]

Every week.

[@kingshad5803]

How much did you get paid every week?

[@nickv.6712]

@@kingshad5803 dude said 600 or less to be bunked up with someone else in that small ass sleeper talkin about rest stop showers and all that fuck that shit. They just offered me a job at CRST today. They can keep it. Better off saving your chips and paying a local CDL school to get your shit in 4 weeks then be a free agent.

[@anthonycozart738]

Hey man I'm schedules to go to crst in 12 days . After seeing your updated comments and other horror stories I'm starting to worry and reconsider ..tell me some real truths

[@TruckerAvocado]

Email me, or dm on ig

[@daytonstevens5369]

Are they good about getting you home when you need to be?

[@YoSoyMrCoach]

Best of luck

[@jordan2735]

CRST is literally one of the worst companies to drive for.

[@alexlosmina]

Iam her 4 days waiting to get this truck service

[@Sol_Keez]

How many miles did you and your co-driver average together per week? $$$

[@TruckerAvocado]

Like $500

[@Sol_Keez]

@@TruckerAvocado Not bad but could have been better. I'm just weighing my options Avocado man. Thanks for answering that very personal question. Lol! CRST/Wilson logistics are my options.

[@rohandsmith]

Are you promoting or telling us about the pay. Geez my guy

[@jdwonderfultrucking5608]

Great video and information

[@martin7mkings]

Hell yeah man! You know I gotta give the thumbs up 👍

[@keaierra]

Did u hear anything back?

[@mythoughtsandme5413]

Do they check work history

[@cranehead48]

CRST didnt work for me, not saying anything bad against them. I moved on to another company. Im making money.

[@TruckerAvocado]

I agree 100%, What company are you with if you don't mind?

[@cranehead48]

Us Express

[@TruckerAvocado]

Let me know how you like it over there

[@cranehead48]

I wasnt any money at all at CRST, BREAK DOWNS, HOTELS, GREYHOUNDS,or JUST SITTING. US EX has me going most of the time. Brand new 2021 freightliner

[@cranehead48]

They are too nice, be careful

[@b4theflood422]

How many hours do you work a day?

[@TruckerAvocado]

I usually only try to run 8-9 hours a day. Sometimes I have to run out my 11

[@cullenbrankin4098]

So you get paid by the mile?

[@TruckerAvocado]

Yes.

[@samgee6594]

Crst makes u pay all that bk food shelter etc.crst is not good

[@tripd2156]

U suppose to be talking about pay you talking all type of irrelevant stuff bih Speak on your caption.

[@diannepaul925]

Its not free they will take it out of your check after so many weeks it ant free

[@Jayflaxxxo]

Do they drug test?

[@TruckerAvocado]

Yes

[@jarrodmurray619]

Hair or Urine

[@travg2141]

Hes not telling the truth about everything as far with the pay. Its .30 cent per mile for the truck. They split it between both drivers which is .15 cent mile.

[@TruckerAvocado]

Who told you that? It’s split miles not split pay

[@TruckerAvocado]

Yes it is

[@TruckerAvocado]

If that’s the way they explain it to you then that’s fine, it would the same either way. But when you look at your paystub it won’t come out like that. You will see half the miles with the .30 cents

[@travg2141]

Yea but you only making about avg 300-500 a wk witout taxes plus they payments they taking for the classes on your check too

[@bumbaklot7444]

They do split miles not pay u is right bro I talked to the recruiter myself I’m looking to go with them I already have my CDL so how much will I bring home doing team you think 🤔

[@samgee6594]

Crst dont do it

[@TruckerAvocado]

I agree but sometimes people don’t have a choice.

[@Ferechili]

What's the catch?

[@teezmorgan8301]

May I have your contact bro ?

[@Ferechili]

Hey

[@arieldevers5075]

Hiiii

[@samgee6594]

Lies

[@TruckerAvocado]

What are lies?