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Jul 26, 2011
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England
by: Chris

CRE owns the strip club, the motel, everything....its the biggest scam i have ever seen, the other motel where the sc's go is even worse, hookers walking the halls trying to make money..drugs being sold in the back hallway...so bad police officers have a 11pm to 5am detail everynight

Cre is only looking for the people who will follow their 47 rules, and if u break one they send u home...i would compare them to walmart...

They are hiring people who havent even drove a car and burgerflippers to drive an 18 wheeler and kill your family. no wonder their safety record includes 42 rollovers in the year 2011....thats public record by the way

Only good point i had from my burns harbor indiana experience was my admin was pretty to look at and the instructors and trainers were great, as long as u paid attention and could drive...

Aug 22, 2010
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CR England
by: RCG

I leave for CRE training in a week. Salt lake city.. I keep hearing all of the rumors about them. I hope I dont have to write the same. Wish me luck..!

May 27, 2010
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Bad Experience
by: a truckers wife

this all sounds so familiar, except mine was central refrigerated. they treat you like shit.the bus ride with greyhound,it all is the same story.My husband just needed refresher course being he has his cdl, he just thought he needed the extra knowledge. He gets down there, we live in montana, and goes through all the things you do. Passes drug, background, and driving background, passed it all. They get you in a room with the interviewer which i know that they have to do this, but he treated him like total crap! We by any means are not hillbillies or anything like that, just regular people who owned a business and, at 45 years old didnt think he would ever have to go on the road again. The guy started asking him all about himself, about his business etc and for some unknow reason he folded his papers and said we are done here, escorted him out of the building and that was that! When he called me i just could not beleive it i still cant. Why? what did he do or say?From the forms he brought home they have some pretty strict rules especially if you are husband and wife team.Long story short he has gone to work for jones bros. and they are wonderful!!!

Nov 21, 2009
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well thats how it is
by: Anonymous

1st let me tell you if you have a cdlA and you donr use it for more then 3months then you have to take a class and its for insurance thats what that is now you pay 500. then you get it back now he can do that or stay at home why didnt they sent him to salt lake city of mira loma CA always ask questions 1st then talk >>>>..

Nov 19, 2009
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Jessica's hubby having fun.
by: Jimmy

Hi Jessica, yeah your hubby is doing the orientation thing. Sounds familiar. There could be as many as 50 in his class. Wonder why he went to In. instead of Ut. He'll laugh about this in future years. And you and him will truly wonder sometimes why in the world he thought trucking was a good idea. In fact, he may decide it's not for him and quit. If he does, just welcome him home and move on with your lives. Good luck...Jimmy

Nov 18, 2009
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Sounds pretty typical
by: Robin

My husband went to Swift - he had 3 days of orientation at the terminal closest to us, including physical and road test- even though he already had his CDL. After that he had 45 days with a mentor and NO time at home (that's over 6 weeks). Werner is very comparable as well. That's the deal - take it or leave it, I guess! In order for these guys to get hired they have to jump through hoops. I found out there are very few companies that will take drivers with less than 6 months experience - some need as much as 2 years! You have to remember, these companies are taking HUGE risks with their equipment and freight - they have to be SURE they are hiring people that will stick with it and do a good job. Truck driving has a reputation for attracting people that may not necessarily do a great job, not realizing how hard it is. I hope this helps!

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