Why would I be mad for you using the word whack? Anyway Jeff I've heard that the training companies do receive grants for sending students through their school and training them. I think it was on a website where I heard it but it's escaping my mind right now.

 

Because I'm stereotyping. I feel so rebellious when I'm politically incorrect 8)

I don't doubt that some sort of incentive is offered by the government. Of course, they may get money from the government, but I doubt Uncle Sam reimburses them for maintenance of the $100k truck tractors which they have to maintain and allow students who've never driven one before to operate. Community colleges receive federal money to support their educational programmes, as well... but they still charge tuition.

Anyhow, the idea was more to point out the sensationalist nature of his post, which he provides absolutely no corroboration of, instead refuting to the old, "well... I know it firsthand" spiel. And some may say it's a valid arguing point, so let's put it to the test, shall we?

The earth is flat! I know this firsthand!

Have I convinced you that the Earth is flat?

 

I gotcha now! I don't care if you stereotype me or not. It doesn't hurt me and plus their just W-O-R-D-S! :lol:

 

My beef wasn't with Belpre...I already knew what he was about. My beef was with CFM/LBJ, which I thought was pretty clear.

 

HAaaaaaaaaaaaaay! We all had to start some where..some were unlucky enough to chose CRST. I never woulda driven a gold truck. But I did drive some Orange & Black ones!









no it wasn't schneider either! :P

 

Oddly enough Stan, I have nothing at all against CRST. They were good to me and overall I had a very positive experience there. When I read about some of the tricks that some companies pull, I really never did see any of that at CRST. I hesitate to go too far on the defensive for CRST as my opinion is understandably biased, but it is a good place to start in my opinion. If you don't mind teaming. I especially liked that fact that 180 days after orientation, my contractual obligation was up. None of this "starts after your training" crap. I would train with CRST again with no hesitation.

Surprised Stan? :wink:

 

NAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

 

I drive for crst as a lease operator the only gripe i have is i very seldome get preplanned loads from them. Also i hear their insurance isnt very good for company drivers. :roll:

 

I'm not sure about the company driver's plan. I do know however, that they offer a "bridge plan" for the 6 months that I was in training. It was Iowa Blue Cross. I used it once or twice and it paid right off. Another thing about these "bridge plans."

I got out from under $40,000 in back surgery debt because I opted for that bridge plan. Since I had not let my COBRA/bridge lapse for more than (63) days, my new employer's insurance carriers had to foot the bills. This insurance carrier Sagamore was trying to claim "pre-existing condition." They fought me, but I fought back 10 fold. Greedy bastards!

It's all called Insurance Portability, with the way we bounce around jobs in this industry, everyone should at least be familiar with it. It saved my arse to the tune of 40k!

Take a minute to browse this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIPAA