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Central Refrigerated Service review: Scam and cheating 100

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I decided to pursue a career change by going into the commercial trucking industry. I saw an ad in the local newspaper for Central Refrigerated Service which offer me an opportunity to train for my CDL and would give me a job as a truck driver. It sounded like a great opportunity a one stop chance to get my CDL and get a job.

The Company sent me a ticket to go to Texas (this is where their training facility was located) Upon arriving I realized that there were many trainees and not enough trainers. There were approximately 25 students between two trainers. There was 3 different levels of training amongst the 25 students some were studying for the written test, some were studying for the road test and some students were there to retest for the road test.

Trainers were stretch to the limit of teaching all the students on all these different levels you need to get your CDL class A license. The problem with this is that over 70% of the students were failing and retaking the Motor Vehicle exams over and over which entailed rolling over into the training of the new arrivals. Luckily I did a lot of studying and practicing on my own and with other students and I was able to past my written and road test the first time. All students practiced their road test on a 9 speed tractor pattern as well as take their road test exam.

After passing my exams and receiving my Class A license I was sent back to Conley, Georgia (my home base) for my 3 day orientation. After passing my orientation, I was assigned to a trainer for over the road tractor trailer training for 28 days. My trainer's tractor was W9 Kenworth with a 9 speed pattern. He was a very nice and patient man and taught me everything he knew about over the road trucking. For the entire 28 days I was trained on the 9 speed pattern.

On my 25th day we were in Iowa, I was suppose to head back towards Conley, GA for a my driver's upgrade (which mean I would receive my own tractor) and go solo over the road. But instead of heading back the Company sent me and my trainer back to the west coast region and on my 26th day my trainer was instructed to drop me off in Salt Lake City, Utah for my upgrade. On the 27th day my trainer dropped me off in Utah for the upgrade that would take place the next morning. My trainer gave me an excellent evaluation for my performance in his tractor.

On the 28th day, I started the upgrade by taking test on the computer after passing all my computer test I was ready for the road test on the tractor. My upgrade examiner took me to a tractor for my test to my surprise it was a 10 speed pattern tractor. Out of my 49 days with Central Refrigerated I have never trained nor driven a 10 speed. So I asked my upgrade examiner did they have any 9 speeds that I could take the test on and he said 'No, you should know the 10 speed pattern' and also told me that 'The Company is getting rid of all their 9 speeds and that they were obsolete.' Again, I stressed to him that I have never driven or been in a 10 speed and that I would need a few hours to familiarize myself with this pattern. He told me 'No, take the test' Well it would be no surprise to let you know that I failed this test. By not knowing the new pattern, I grinded the gears.

I went back to the office and they informed me that I had failed my upgrade. When I pleaded with them to give me a chance to practice on the 10 speed pattern. They said 'We don't do that.' This was Friday afternoon and they said I will be retested Monday morning on the same truck. I asked them to let me practice over the weekend on the truck by myself. But they refused and told me that I would have to find a owner operator, if I can and maybe they would show me the 10 speed pattern. I was not allowed to ask a trainer, a student or any employee of Central Refrigerated to help me. Unless it was an owner operator.

By Monday morning I was unable to get anyone to help me with this new pattern. On October 20, 2008 after 49 days with Central Refrigerated, I felt it was a 'No Win' situation and I had no choice but to leave the training facility.

To say the least, I was disappointed with the Company. I believed that with all I had went through with the training in Texas and being able to pass all my test the first time I took them and to get such and excellent review from my over the road trainer that after the 49th day Central was unable to give me 3 hours to practice on the 10 speed pattern.

Being persistent and determine to become truck driver, I decided to go to an independent trucking school to get my Diploma and most of all learn the 10 speed pattern. I paid $2, 560 for this training. Most of the time I sat around because I had already received my Class A license. When it was time for the Driving training I spent 3 hours in a 10 speed and maxed it. My trainer asked me what I was doing here he said you are an excellent driver. I graduated on December 18, 2008 with a 97% average.

Now this is the kicker, I applied for a trucking job and the Company pre-approved me to work for them and then I found out that Central put on my DAC report that I was terminated from training and the Company told me that they couldn't hire me, because I was terminated from training. Which was not true I left them. I never worked for them . I was never upgraded as a company driver.

Now Central wants to charge me $2, 900 for training. Training that never produce me the career that I wanted and wasted 49 days of my life and time with my wife and 5 year old son.

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Alvin L Arnold, MSgt, USAF (Ret.)
Ogden, US
Aug 05, 2016 2:25 am EDT

This is my response... years later after writing my earliest post here.

If Central Refridge is all that and a bag of chips... Where are they now?

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mgn
yuba city, US
Aug 02, 2014 3:09 am EDT

The way it sounds like to me is not one of you actually took the time to read your handbooks or even the brain to talk with your TDA about the company how they pay how you get paid and how the company pays for everything you should expect to pay them back when you don't stay woking for them for the 13 months after that they pay you back in 13 months. So if you leave after 45 days with them of course your gonna have to pay them back. I mean come on ### in life aint free. And about what the person said on here about getting fired for problems with the truck well come on every where tells you handbook everything YOU MUST DO A PRE TRIP INSPECTION AND EN ROUTE INSPECTION. Come on think people. i plan on going to there California school by September i just started reading the book on my own and know about the inspection you getting fired could have been solved if you just would have thought about what you were doing and went back to basics. In a nut shell YOU ALL ARE FULL OF ### BIG TIME ###

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zzboy
, US
Dec 01, 2013 8:33 am EST

WOW! I have went through the process to start at their school, its supposed to be final approved tomorrow and I'm suppossed to be on a plane within a couple weeks or so.. I am backing out because of all that I have read and I WILL tell them why and what I have read. When you have carbon copy complaints from several different people, that's an eye opener! Does anyone know of a school program like this with a company that's actually good? I read reviews about the company PAM (or something like that ) and their reviews were as bad as the ones here.. ugh...

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superfly1
raphine, US
Jul 02, 2013 9:15 am EDT

I just think you guys are looking to point fingers because you failed. Central Ref is a great outfit. Its not a easy job and all companies have some down falls. Man-up about it. Maybe you had the wrong dream. I see people come and go, all because they cant handle it. Most people cant make the cut. just saying and be safe. Truck driver 18 years now!

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never working for central again
Decatur, US
Jun 28, 2013 3:19 pm EDT

Central is the worst place to work for I have been there for 7 months and my truck broke down last week and has been in the shop for a whole week then today I get a call asking me to bring the truck to Rochelle il bobtailing there and asked if I was getting fired they said they could not tell me that until I got the truck to them then this morning I get a call from them asking when I would be there I told them I was cleaning my truck out and would bring it up to them as long as I was not being fired then they told me that once I got the truck to them I would be put on a bus and sent home from there DO NOT WORK FOR THEM I WISH THEY WOULD BURN IN HELL

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Time machine mike
, US
Apr 15, 2013 6:25 pm EDT

Central isn't that bad the weekend ppl suck, some of the driver DM suck I've never heard of anyone getting fired for being late, you have to wreck a lot before they fire you, I've been with them for 18 mo . I'm thinking about looking around, leasing a truck is not for the meak ya gotta tell them how it's is . Somtimes I think I might get messed with because I speak my mind, but I'm there to work not make friends . If anyone could get fired for being mouthy it would be me . I don't like the insult of loads that don't make the truck and me money . And every time I'm in Chicago they try and make me a local driver I tell them no . But when your new company driver ya kinda gotta put up with a lot of abuse . Ounce you clime the totem pole get a good safety and on time record you become a value to them and they have went out of there way to make me happy at times . But I had a legitimate complaint that 10 spd deal don't cut it if your that stupid you Probley shouldn't be driving truck

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Hallman_eric
Martinez, US
Apr 04, 2013 4:57 pm EDT

This company has been a waste of my time and I wish I would've went to another school. They did nothing that the recruiter told me they would do for me. I completed my full 200 + hrs only to be told that I was a good driver but didn't meet the company standards. I called Swift and find out that Central put false negative reports on my DAC report preventing other trucking companies from hiring me. I tried to call to see what I violated only to have the phone hung up on me repeatedly and being told that they couldn't discuss it over the phone. I am in am the middle of filing a class action lawsuit against Central because the company itself is full of it. Reading the comments above ensures me that this company needs to be put out of business. If anyone is reading this please get in contact with me @hallmaneric86@yahoo.com

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MarvelousOne
Grand Blanc, US
Dec 10, 2012 10:25 pm EST
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Central Refrigeration is by far the worst company that I have ever worked for. Since I got my cdl way back in 1989 and already had
experience, I went to Central to become an Owner Operator since they did not have a credit check policy. First thing that I found out
since I was African American, they would not give me a new truck. Policy like these have been in effect for awhile, I first ran into this back in 1886 with Steven's Transport in Mesquite, Tx. Next, I decided to get into a specialized division, once again I was denied access, and told to wait a month or two. My room mate who arrived without a cdl and was white, was allowed into the specialized division before he even got released from a trainer, with 3 weeks experience. The fact that he had an accident while driving with his
trainer, because he failed to yield to a 4 wheeler merging onto the freeway did not matter. Next, I drove from Maine to Florida, and
Florida to Boston, without ever receiving a pay check. I drove for one entire month, and no pay check. When I decided to deliver my final load an hour from my home, and then went home, I received 3 months later a bill from Central Stating that I owed them over $9000. Simply put stay far, far, far, away from this company, they Suck !

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deltafog
, US
Nov 06, 2012 4:27 pm EST

It doesnt matter if its a 9 speed, 10 speed, super 10, 13 speed, 18 speed. Whatever. If you wont look at or read your rpm you will grind. You have to understand rpm numbers. Bringing rpm up with natural speed to shift...or slowing down to rev the rpm to shift down. This concept takes one day to learn, if that. So, after 28 days you didnt learn this- its your own fault.

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countrybama
Fairfield, US
Jun 27, 2012 1:38 pm EDT
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that 41 hour bus ride to SLC was the worst

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countrybama
Fairfield, US
Jun 27, 2012 1:36 pm EDT
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I failed my test last week on purpose f** central

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Gtbuzz Et
Sylacauga, US
Jun 11, 2012 6:25 pm EDT

To let everyone know: I have court with Central in the morning. They sent me for my initial physical during my training and would only give me a 6 month health card due to my sugar and blood pressure being high. After my 28 days I wad puf in the hospital and place on insuline and have had a minor heart attack. Needless to say my healthcard was revoked. Well, tomorrow I go to court for the $3000 they are holding me accountable for. These people are unreal!

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wyocory
Laramie, US
Jun 09, 2012 8:56 am EDT

Also, the 6 links you're refering to...click on them and fill them out you dolt. lol

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wyocory
Laramie, US
Jun 09, 2012 8:55 am EDT

I'm dealing w/ Mario Herrera, he is a good guy, answers the phone ever time I call and is getting me into my CDL.

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BillR52
Kansas City, US
Mar 16, 2012 2:40 pm EDT
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Anyone ever heard of or dealt with Mario Herrera, Central Recruiter? He tells me to call but never answers his phone or returns calls. He sent me 6 links via email, for background checks but the links don't work and he won't let me print and fax them.
Any input on this guy?

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mike100581
, US
Dec 29, 2011 6:42 pm EST

all big companies have their problems i have worked for 2 other big trucking companies this sounds like a normal thing for the trucking business . i have a shirt that explains it all for you . Trucking is driving down the road at 65 looking for a new job. i have talked to people from different companies and everyone says the same thing you just have to weigh out the bs you can deal with. CRST is just as bad as England who it sounds like you all just need to go to a desk job and stop your complaining and do your job.

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DisgustedWithImproperGrammer
Madison, US
Nov 09, 2011 12:36 am EST

Well I'll tell you I read the first paragraph and left the page in disgust. If you can't spell check your writing, and place proper punctuation, I am not going to bother reading. Just saying.

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New-bie
Lakewood, US
Aug 31, 2011 3:05 am EDT

What Company Can I train with For free...I'll pay my Dues for 3 weeks school, No Money, $450 week f

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New-bie
Lakewood, US
Aug 31, 2011 3:04 am EDT

What Company Can I train For free...I'll pay my Dues for 3 weeks school, No Money, $450 week for 4 to 6 weeks...Then Dedicated ?

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Long tern employee
Ontario, US
Jun 11, 2011 11:39 pm EDT

To Mark098, no I am not Cody. Haven't met him and don't care if I ever do. I am out of the Fontana, Ca. terminal and rarely ever make it to SLC. I feel more than qualified to make the remarks I have made. I have been driving truck for 37 yrs. now. As I said before and will say again most of the complaints on here are the direct result of SELF INFLICTED MISERY. Get it? It just makes me laugh when I read where these people always claim that they were perfect. "Its always someone elses fault. I didn't do nothing wrong. They said run 2 books." Oh please! We have been on electronic logs for almost 2 years now. How are you going to run 2? It just doesn't make a damn bit of difference who you drive for. The only thing that changes is the color of the truck, the name on the side and the name of the guy who dispatches you. They are all the same. Service is all they sell. Grow up, grow a set and quit whinning. It is pathetic.

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cmark
Bayport, US
Jun 07, 2011 3:56 am EDT

I have to say I agree, I worked for central for aprox 6 mths now I fond myself withour a job and 2k+ training bill They put a preventable on everything run over somthing get a flat tire thats preventable should of got out and looked is what they say, getting off the road use signal, check side clear area look to wher your going start moving a person trys to pass on the right, connects with you preventable you should of raised up looked over the right corner of your truck, even if the car said it was passing you and saw your signal preventable . I am just starting I will check the company that is asking for the money. somthing seems a bit fishy sinse I got the letter so fast and they had me do a few jobs proer to bringing me in and releasing me . out of anything I did wrong 1 thing was preventable and I agree with .

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savage08
bulgaris, US
May 19, 2011 11:13 pm EDT

Damn. Thanks for the warning.

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Marko98
, US
Apr 29, 2011 9:12 pm EDT

Perhaps what is needed is a class action law suit ageist trucking companies that use bogus leas program. That would certainly cover many of the biggest. One could easily find many victims of lease scam online in many forums get the people together and present the names to an Attorney who would probably be happy to take the case on PRO BONO and pay you nice bonus.

Whoever would undertake this endower would make some money and perform grate service for humanity.

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Marko98
, US
Apr 29, 2011 5:05 am EDT

"Long tern employee, "

Based on terminology that you used you sound very much like Cody, (the president’s nephew). I agree that company is not a travel agency and should not try to forefeel that function.

Drivers should make every reasonable effort not to be late if on time delivery can be made legally and safely.
I will also agree that substantial number of drivers qualify for DIRT BAG title.
Drugs in the cab, alcohol, late deliveries, deliberate abuse of company equipment and such should not be tolerated. I would like to add dogs in the cab human or animal, filthy pigs that use cab of the truck for a dumpster, theft if committed by employee on the company or Company on employee. Sadly if employee is guilty of theft immediate remedy can be applied however if committed by company GODDDDDDDDDDDD LUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.

Having said all of this I would like to make it clear that Central is one of better trucking companies just because other suck even more. It is ok not to be worst amongst the worst but why not be best among the best?

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Marko98
, US
Apr 29, 2011 4:30 am EDT

RichardMarshallswife my heart goes out to you and your family.
If you had documents, doctor’s reports and eyewitnesses that could substantiate that Richard was under extreme stress perhaps talking to a good attorney would not be bad idea. It is a scientifically proven fact that stresses kills and no one should doubt that leas operators (slave operators) endure severe stress in most companies if not all.
I am not suggesting that Central would do such thing but it could be a good idea to bounce of an attorney. Preferably someone that specializes in trucking but does not work for companies that Jerry Moyes has interest in, just so that you could get a fair legal opinion. California Bar Association could be a good source for referrals. Having said that do not expect much Jerry can by more justice than you could ever dream of so be happy if you get little to get your family on their feet. It is sad that decency does not exist anymore in the corporate world.

Good luck and all the best.

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RichardMarshallswife
StMaries, US
Apr 28, 2011 5:04 am EDT
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I don't know what happened to what I was trying above.. anyway I hope you understood it.. give ALL the important papers to someone you trust.. Central will take the proof your family needs.. for your insurnce.

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RichardMarshallswife
StMaries, US
Apr 28, 2011 4:58 am EDT
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You are so right! one thing I have to add is even you single guys or gals.. give your insurance polagies to someone you trust, because if you leave them in the truck if something happen's give central a chance to remove them. the job "owner opp" (while you pay the truck payments for central) you give blood sweet and tears along with your life and your family is ripped off of the life insurance.. my husband dropped dead in the flying j in twin falls..in their parking lot.. I never seen him again. take care of your families, better yet take care of your selves for them so they don't go though what i've had to do...

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Marko98
, US
Apr 28, 2011 3:14 am EDT

Fat boy uppppssss BaconBoy are you management or recruiter?

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Marko98
, US
Apr 28, 2011 2:55 am EDT

I get a good laugh wan ever I read some pinhead beginning a post with “I decided to pursue a career change”. Read my lips; truck diving is not a career it is dead-end job you baboon. 
It is OK to choose as we all did a croppy job with no future but at least be aware of it and admit it. Yes trucking companies rip off slave operators, otherwise known as LEASE OPERATORS. No not OWNER OPERATORS you own nothing. Company owns the truck and you pay the bills on it in order to pretend to own the truck. GET IT?
You are paying for the privilege of self-deception and you deserve it for being stupid. Jerry Moyes the real owner of Swift, Central, and many more companies has great need for additional wealth. It is not that he is a bad guy it is just that his needs are overwhelming and if he was to acquire the whole world it would not be sufficient to meet his needs. Jerry’s need for wealth and power just cannot be satisfied. It is not easy to have all that and to have no peace in your sole. So please do not despise him but pray for him, perhaps with God’s help one day Jerry’s burden can be lifted and he can realize that his greed is destroying innocent lives. Perhaps one day Jerry can stop and enjoy life as he never was able to do.

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Long tern employee
Ontario, US
Apr 23, 2011 11:08 am EDT

To all you whinney butts: I have worked for Central for 21 yrs. They are like any other company out there. There is always going to be something that you like and don't like. The only thing that these trucking companies sell is service. The customers want their freight picked up and delivered on time. All trucking companies want drivers who are willing to do just that. They are not a travel agency. This job is not all about you. They will try to get you home when you want but it is not always going to work out. Occupational hazzard. Learn to deal with it or go bye bye. Most all of the bad experiences on here are most likely the result of self inflicted misery. "You mean I have to work? I thought all I had to do was drive around and get paid for it! The audacity of this company. Thats not what my recruiter told me!" Common remarks that I have heard at least a 1000 times. Enough to make me puke. Why have I lasted so long here when these sniveling little candy ### others haven't? It is simple. I do the job when they want it, how they want it and I don't ### about it. I don't like every load I am given to do but its not about me. Its doing the job. If you can't adhere to these simple rules of conduct please do us a favor and don't apply.

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BaconBoy
Sacramento, US
Apr 19, 2011 7:42 pm EDT

I Have worked for CRS over a year now. Both solo L/O and Trainer L/O. I had no problems making a check or getting miles. I knew how to fuel I knew what I was getting into with the lease. I took my chances and made some good money along the way. Not the best by any means. But it was good. I ran a 2010 T2000 avg over 7mpg. The problem I have with CRS is not there program or the way they run things because its all out there in black and white. When I leased they flat out told me if you wana make money leasing you need to do this this and this. You want to LIMIT home time and fight for miles and if your not getting miles call us and we will talk to your DM. Don't knock a company for making money. My complaint it the ignorant drivers that drop trailers off that need fixed. That cost Time and leads to day latter appointment on loads witch means days I cant run to make a good check. Never once have I ever had a problem messaging OTR and saying hey these tires are shot they need replaced. right away they send someone out or send me to a near by shop. It has got a lot and worse and drove me in the hole to where I have to defalt on my lease. Centrals fault? No.. Its the drivers that are lazy that cost me the most money. Maybe you all just did not read the fine print. You have no one to blame but yourself when you go and work for one of these places and I don't regret one bit of starting out with them because I got experience. I now just got a new job hauling for a MX race team and with my clean (no accidents and tickets) record there were no issues. Just know if you go to CRS England Prime, they are a places to start. I would go back to CRS if I had to but they will not let me because my choice to leave and defalt i'm non rehire able. Do what you have to do to not become a BUM and collect un-employment. sometimes that means sacraficeing a little to gain a little. Don't like the lease program? Don't lease, drive a year as company and bounce out. Sure they will try to talk you into it but remember you have a mind of your own use it. Even as a company driver you may not make a lot and feel like your slaving but remember that you chose to work for that wage. After you work a year move to a company that pays better. Also remember you need to protect your licence if a trailer light is out fix it. That is hugeeee points on CSA. Worn tire FIX it. Mud flap same. Times are changing with E-logs and CSA2010. But if you keep your record clean you will be valuable to other company's and can make a good living. I love how people push blame on other people and no one can take responsibility for there actions. These are the people that refinanced there homes in a high market and purchased items that depreciated the second it left the lot then blame the banks because there now in foreclosure. And before I get Ripped let me say I ###ed up financially and have been working my way out of the hole I dug myself into but am blaming no one but myself for my un-responsible behaver.

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Mike11111111111
, US
Apr 14, 2011 9:59 am EDT

My experience was similar and as fore as safety is concerned I must add that for two months I was trying to get horribly loose steering fixed repeatedly sent QUALCOMM messages and made attempt to entice mechanics to troubleshoot the problem, answer always was “all is OK no problem found”. When loose U bolts finely dropped the axel problem was addressed. Sadly truck was totaled and incident almost coasted me my life and to this day I must endure severe pain every single day.
I do not blame mechanics pressure on them is continues not to spend any money and parts cost money.
I do not blame hard working driver managers who are also under continues pressure to move cargo at all cost and to entice drivers to screw up their lives, by roping them self’s in to the lease agreement in order to be able to pretend that they are “owner operators”. In reality slave operators is what they become, but it is legalized form of slavery and no one will help you.
I will not blame the terminal manager who is also typically hard working individual who is just doing his job if he does not he will be replaced in the NY second.
Nop I will not blame John Isakson (the president) he also is just trying to do his job and survive and if he does not make lots of profit 10 new ones are standing in the line to replace him.
Who than is the dirt bag that has destroyed life’s of countless poor people in order to make maximum profit on their labors? Could such a creature be considered human at all? I will not judge him God can do that, obviously he has greater need than we all do and he will never satisfy his greed.

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RichardMarshallswife
StMaries, US
Feb 22, 2011 8:04 am EST
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All these people are telling the truth.. My husband went to work for Central. He already had his CDL.. They talked him into leasing his truck.. After the lease was signed they hardly gave him enough miles to pay his lease payment of $529 a week payment, besides be able to pay bills at home. He was told to keep two sets of books ( Logs ) for miles. Get to the drop ASAP knowing he didn't have enough time to get his load there, due to weather condistions or what ever. This really stress him out.. He didn't get enough rest, good food, or hardly ever got home. In a year in a half I saw my husband maybe 10 times. On December 24, 2008 I had a dream that he died and and didn't have any insurance. He left me holding the bag. On Christmas day he called as he did every day. I was so mad at him and Explained my dream.. He told me that he had insurance.. I believed he believed he did have it.. I also believe That Central lied to him or they lied to me. Oh I know if he died in the truck there was a insurance of $380, 000. My husband unloaded his truck in Jerom Idaho stoped at the Flying J at Hwy 84 in Twin Falls to fual his truck. He was on duty... He was walking back to his truck and died in the parking lot... Central artherized him to be transported to the hospital by med flight.. They sent me the bill. I saw my husband On Thanksgiving 2008 and never saw him again... Ever!... I didn't have any money to go to Twin Falls. He was Cremated and UPS'ed home. When I talked to the Lease department they told me to tell the insurance company that he was " on duty" . Please listen to what everyone else said about Central... They lie to you. They get you into a lease and you pay their truck payments. Then hardly ever give you enough miles to pay the lease, fual and bills at home. My husband had a beautiful brand new black Kenworth that took blood sweat and tears then his life.

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MisledAZRedneck
Peoria, US
Feb 19, 2011 1:54 am EST

Hi, Class#301 here. I just finished reading your complaint about central and I find it funny and helpful. Unfortunately, I have already gone to central and gone through their training. I have my Class A CDL and spent two weeks OTR with about 10000 miles in that two weeks. I was also sick three days prior to being seated to a trainers truck. Also in the last three days of orientation to me it seemed like they were trying to talk us out of working for them unless we became owner operators. The recruiter who called me said I would make $700+ a week. They said unless we became owner ops we would only make $500 a week if we are lucky. I spent 2 weeks on a truck sick as a dog. Central knew I was sick and did not seem to care. The guy who drove the central van would not take me to walmart to get cough medicine or anything and I still have no idea why. My trainer went on vacation and I chose to come home to see my kids and my fiance for that week. Turns out my trainer got into a motorcycle accident and would not be returning to work anytime soon. I had decided I wanted to stay home a few extra days to decide if this is the career for me and told central that. I have two kids that are 14 boy and 9 girl and my fiance and I have been together for 6 1/2 years. The longest any of us have ever been apart has been a week. Basically, I had direct deposit set up and when I checked my account there was no deposit this week from central. So, I called the payroll department and she stated they told her I quit and was not returning. I told her I never said I quit and I wanted a few more days to think about whether I wanted to return or not. She said they put the check towards my tuition for the school and I would not receive a paycheck. I am now completely frustrated with them because I had not decided to quit until they did that. The last thing I have to say is I am still kinda sick. I have a continued cough and sore throat at times.

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Feb 17, 2011 3:41 am EST

For all the people complaing about the people who complain. go [censor]ing read something else or go back to your porn sites. you cry baby bullies who take there aggression on people online becouse you dont have enough balls to say something in person.. go suck a [censor]

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OneTimeTrucker
Montclair, US
Feb 05, 2011 7:38 pm EST

All of you that say this is a [censor] company, you are dead wrong. The company knows EXACTLY what they're doing.
It's much like the U.S. government, the bigger they are, the more money they make. Like the government, they're nothing without the workers.
*just some general info for those interested in trucking*
I worked there a year and a half, yes you hardly get home. That is the life of a cross country truck driver. When you want to get home you get [censored]tier loads
because that's usually all there is going toward your home. If you want to be a truck driver here, understand that you will hardly see home. You might sit
around waiting for your next load with little or no pay for many hours sometimes.
This isn't a hard job at all, but you need to be prepared for the lifestyle. You won't unload trailers yourself, unless you really really want to. Just like any job,
sometimes it's fun and even challenging, and sometimes it really sucks.
When I trucked for central, I made 32 cents a mile, I went home every three months for 4 days off at a time. The money I grossed in a year is exactly equal
to what a 40 hour a week job at 15 bucks an hour would pay.
If you're single, you won't need to keep an apartment anymore, you live in the truck, have your mail sent to your family or friend's house. Most people want to
travel sometime in their lives, you get paid to do it here, but you don't always get to do the touristy stuff. You shower and laundry at truck stops. Truck stops
will give you shower coupons when you fuel at their pumps. These showers are usually pretty nice, your own private bathroom with toilet/sink/shower and
towels are provided.
When I trucked for central, I made 32 cents a mile, I went home every three months for 4 days off at a time. The money I grossed in a year is exactly equal
to what a 40 hour a week job at 15 bucks an hour would pay.

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gotscrewedbycentral
Wallburg, US
Jan 25, 2011 5:41 pm EST

I want to put my two cents in central is a [censor]ed up company that has no clue how to do things they LIE CHEAT AND STEAL from the empoloyeses they are all [censor]ing [censor]s and i think thaT THE LOCAL DOT in Conley needs to know about the damaged trailers and trucks that riding the roads LIKE Trk 95295 and trailer 547208 that has serious [censor] wrong, hell thay left me sitting fort three days till they would get a wrecker out to me, this company is the worst bunch of [censor] sticks out their.

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scoti
Stone MOuntain, US
Jan 12, 2011 8:15 pm EST

it sounds to me that noone has anything good to say about any of these trucking companies depending on which website that you go to ... i must say that there is less CRAP being said about CENTRAL than any other company out there... is there anything that everyONE actually likes?!? no, you just need to read these results and be a big boy or girl, and make the adult decision for yourself

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Alvin L Arnold, MSgt, USAF (Ret.)
Ogden, US
Dec 19, 2010 3:56 am EST

While the classmates of class #296 were attending their continuation of Saturday training; those that passed their Utah State driving exam with the limited training provided by Central; I was driving a 13 speed "International" with 34, 000 miles on it. I was docking it between real trailers and not cones! I was connecting to REAL loaded trailers... not empty ones!

I got more driving time with my "Mormon" family member in one day than I received from Central Refrgeration in the totality of time provided. I feel very blessed to have an extended family through Anita which desires my success, and wants me to be part of their Utah lives.

Central Refrigeration expects and desires failure. I; hereby challenge the owner of Central to contact me and discuss my experience with their company, and to right their wrong.

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Alvin L Arnold, MSgt, USAF (Ret.)
Ogden, US
Dec 18, 2010 6:57 pm EST

No read the msgs from others before you judge. The guy who worked in dispatch was told to lie and the guy that had two months under his belt driving for them and they give him a 10 gear truck to drive instead of 9 which he was accustomed to and then watch him fail and fire him, , for christ sake make give him a break... This co is so fraudulent it sucks to even mention there name and then to find all the complaints about them on this website no wonder people want to sue there butts off...

Anita