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YOUR JOURNEY AT CRST

Start your career today
We want your new life with CRST, The Transportation Solution, Inc. or one of our partner schools to have the best possible beginning, which is why we have provided this step-by-step guide. Many of your questions will be answered on this page. For all other questions, your recruiter will be happy to help.

Expectations for Your New Journey

Training Schedule

Week
ONE

PERMIT
  • Administrative Check-In and Paperwork
  • Drug Screening/DOT Physicals
  • Hair Testing
  • Classroom Time
  • Testing
  • Reviews for 3 Tests
  • Air Brake
  • Combination
  • General Knowledge

Week
TWO

SCHOOL
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Road Skills
  • Backing – Includes Straight, Offset and Alley Dock

Week
THREE

SCHOOL
  • Backing – Practice
  • Coupling/Uncoupling
  • Environment and Situation Training
  • DOT Testing

Week
FOUR

ONBOARDING
  • Onboarding
  • Hiring Paperwork
  • Driver Mentor Assignment
  • Final Paperwork
  • Issue ID’s

What You’ll Need to Bring
Be prepared to bring the following items on your first day of training.

You must have the following important documents with you:
  1. Valid United States driver’s license.
  2. Valid social security card. In order to be valid, the card must be in original and good condition. It cannot be laminated or be a photocopy or taped.
  3. Acceptable immigration documentation if you are not a U.S. citizen.
  4. Any employment documentation required to complete the CRST driver application (i.e. unemployment records, tax forms for self-employment, notarized letters, etc.).
  5. Voided check for transfer to your bank account, for those who want to enroll in direct payroll transfer.
  6. State-certified birth certificate* in good condition (no rips or tears) or a valid passport.
    *If the name on your birth certificate does not match your driver’s license you will need to provide proof of name change via documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.).

We suggest you bring the following personal items with you:
  1. 7 or more days of clothes including jeans, sweats, short- and long-sleeve shirts, coat, and winter clothing if necessary.
  2. Work boots or treaded hiking shoes. Sandals, flip flops, cowboy boots, and smooth-bottom shoes are not allowed!
  3. Work gloves, hat, sunglasses, battery-powered alarm clock & flashlight.
  4. Personal toiletries needed for your time in the truck.
  5. Bedding for the truck including sleeping bag, pillows, blankets, twin size sheets, and wash cloths/towels.
  6. Notebook and pen
  7. Earbuds for training
  8. Motor carrier atlas, truck stop guide, and calculator.
  9. Medications, if you are currently taking any.
  10. Bus or rental car confirmation number.
  11. Money for personal items. This would include laundry, evening and weekend meals, and any other items you need to purchase while in training.
  12. Please do not bring tools!
  1. DOT physical exam, DOT drug screen, and an agility test will be conducted on the first day of school.
  2. Expect to be busy Monday-Friday and possibly weekends, depending on your training location.
  3. 20% of your time will be spent in a classroom and 80% will be spent driving.
  4. Be attentive and take good notes.
  5. Keep a positive, professional attitude – after all, you’re on your way to a new career with CRST!

Rental Guidelines for Drivers
  1. Fuel – All Rentals Must be Turned in with a Full gas tank (Keep gas receipts for reimbursement)
  2. Turn all rentals in on date provided in car rental confirmation email
  3. No ordering extras (ex. Vehicle upgrade, GPS, Insurance, Etc.)
  4. Tolls -Keep receipts for reimbursement
  5. No Smoking in any rental
  6. Any extra charges will be billed back to driver

A Life-Changing Decision

The decision to join CRST was one of the best I've ever made. My first year really catapulted my driving career and now I mentor the next generation of drivers.

FAQs

Dallas Permit Location

  • WHERE IN DALLAS IS TRAINING AND LODGING LOCATED?
    Training will be located at 1096 S. Interstate 45 Hutchins, TX.  Class is held Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch break everyday. Lodging will be located at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham DeSoto, 1401 N, I-35E DeSoto, TX 75115.
  • WHAT IF I ARRIVE IN DALLAS BY BUS?
    Call 951-275-5759 upon arriving at the bus station with your location for CRST to order an Uber to take you to the Days Inn, where you will be staying. The hotel is located at 1401 N I35E Desoto, TX 75115.
  • HOW DO I GET TO SCHOOL?
    A shuttle will pick up drivers from hotels at 6:00 a.m. If you are local, there is no parking on site, so you must be shuttled from the hotel. Classes are held Monday-Friday and begin at 7:00 a.m.
  • HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL?
    Bring enough money to cover your evening meals and personal expenses for the length of your stay—about 4 weeks. We recommend at least $200-$300.
  • ARE MEALS PROVIDED WHILE IN TRAINING?
    Breakfast and lunch are provided while in training. You will be responsible for providing yourself with dinner. There are restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
  • DO I GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL?
    No. You will go straight from permit training to your school location. After school, you will be on the road for approximately 4 weeks to train with a lead driver, after which you’ll have a road test and exit interview. You will then be out on the road with a co-driver for an additional 2 weeks.
  • WHO WILL BE MY MAIN POINT OF CONTACT WHILE IN TRAINING?
    Please contact your recruiter with any additional questions. If your recruiter is unavailable, please contact your training or orientation site.
  • WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO BE HIRED?
    Students will be hired after they have successfully completed training, which is usually 4 weeks after your arrival.
  • WHAT DO I DO IF MY LUGGAGE WAS LOST?
    If your luggage was lost on the bus, please follow the steps on the Lost Luggage Procedure document.

Iowa School Location

WHERE IS THE CRST TERMINAL LOCATED?
The main building is located at 3930 16th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids, IA. The training building is located at 3750 16th Avenue SW.

WHAT IF I ARRIVE BY BUS?
Call 1-800-366-8460 upon arriving at the bus station for a direct CRST shuttle.

WHAT IF I ARRIVE BY RENTAL CAR?
Return the car to the Cedar Rapids – Eastern Iowa Regional Airport located at 2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Then call the CRST shuttle at 1-800-366-8460.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY LUGGAGE WAS LOST?
If your luggage was lost on the bus, please follow the steps on the Lost Luggage Procedure document.

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL?
Bring enough money to cover your evening and weekend meals and personal expenses for the length of your stay. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday-Friday. We recommend at least $200-$300.

WHERE DO I EAT DURING SCHOOL?
Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday-Friday, but you are responsible for providing yourself with dinner. There are many restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance of your room.

DO I GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL?
No. You will be on the road for approximately 4 weeks to train with a lead driver, after which you’ll have a road test and exit interview. Then you will be out on the road with a co-driver for an additional 2 weeks.

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Location and Contact Information

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham DeSoto
1401 N, I-35E DeSoto, TX 75115

972-224-7100
1096 S. Interstate 45 Hutchins, TX