Hey Chas, you're old trainer here.. glad to see you're doing good and got away from Wilson. It really has gone down hill even more in recent years which is why I left and went to Bay and Bay.
Just got my CDL permit, living in NYC ima full time single father w/ a daughter just trying to get into the trucking field w/ a comfortable living pay & got in contact with Wilson Logistic been very tempting but also hesitate Bc figured it’s a catch or not as good as they advertise themselves on social media from paid training & etc. Do you recommend Wilson from your experience?
I started with Wilson in Jan. 2021. Wilson and prime are pretty much the same. The pros for Wilson is a smaller class size and little to no wait for a trainer. Prime has bigger classes and you will probably have to wait for a trainer but in the end I think prime has more benefits and options. Like the give out Christmas bonus’s. You can choose to learn tanker, flat bed or reefer.
No you don’t get paid because your not hired as an employee until you have your cdl. They will give you a cash advance for $200 per week when your on the road. But you have to pay it back once you start getting paid.
That's not hard. 10 to 15 weeks if it's only counting while you are driving. If they are counting all miles on the truck you could be done in 5 to 6 weeks.
@@chassadventures9243 I'm planning to go to Ashley Distribution (which owns Wilson), looks like training and pay the same. I have a question, I want to drive more like 2500-3000. Do they have enough loads for that amount of driving? Do you might telling me what's the cpm at starting? Thanks
@@kenny6908 I heard that Ashley bought part of Wilson. However I did not work for that division, they did dry van on the west coast and I hauled prime reefer trailers so I think it would be a little different. I think those miles should be do able some weeks. Especially if you work hard and have a good dispatcher.
Thank you 🤗💖🙏
What wilson does and doesn’t pay for? during your time as company driver?
Hey Chas, you're old trainer here.. glad to see you're doing good and got away from Wilson. It really has gone down hill even more in recent years which is why I left and went to Bay and Bay.
Hi, it’s nice to hear from you. Glad to hear you moved on and are doing good as well!
What's bay and Bay?
@@freemygrandma8752 it’s a trucking company based out of Minnesota
is it a training program@@freemygrandma8752
That sucks to hear. I'm being recruited by Wilson as we speak and plan on heading out in a couple weeks lol🥴
How much were the paychecks every week after taxes
Did you have to take a drug test? Was it only urine, or was it hair follicle as well? Thanks!
Just got my CDL permit, living in NYC ima full time single father w/ a daughter just trying to get into the trucking field w/ a comfortable living pay & got in contact with Wilson Logistic been very tempting but also hesitate Bc figured it’s a catch or not as good as they advertise themselves on social media from paid training & etc. Do you recommend Wilson from your experience?
Yes Wilson is a great company to start with. There is no catch to the paid training. I left Wilson for more pay and more home time.
Thank you so much! Happy holiday!
So do you take the cdl test at the school
@@Kenyadrew yes
bro leave NYC
@Chas's adventures, do they allow you to lease as you start your 1year program, like immediately after obtaining your license and ready to start solo?
No after training you have to do 6 months as a company driver first. Unless you already have experience before coming to Wilson.
@@chassadventures9243 u couldnt answer my question ? That’s weird asl but Idm I’m a lease driver with prime now 💰💰💰🚛
When you got in touch with a recruiter how long did it take you to actually get to school
I call my recruiter right after I got my permit. And started class 2 weeks later.
Good question
@@chassadventures9243nice!!
How long ago did u start driving with them? Right now I'm trying to decide between Wilson and Prime
I started with Wilson in Jan. 2021. Wilson and prime are pretty much the same. The pros for Wilson is a smaller class size and little to no wait for a trainer. Prime has bigger classes and you will probably have to wait for a trainer but in the end I think prime has more benefits and options. Like the give out Christmas bonus’s. You can choose to learn tanker, flat bed or reefer.
Thanks chas
How is the pay for regional ?
How much do you make per mile?
Do they pay fuel bonuses and like detention pay brake down pay Ect?
Yes they do pay detention, break down and lay over pay. There is a fuel mileage bonus each week but it’s very small.
@@chassadventures9243 ok thank u
Do they do orientation pay ?? Before getting your CDL
No you don’t get paid because your not hired as an employee until you have your cdl. They will give you a cash advance for $200 per week when your on the road. But you have to pay it back once you start getting paid.
yes, $700/week before taxes
You said you be at our on the road 4-5 week at the time my question is how many days do you drive out of the 7 days ?
Every day
How much do they pay for the first year
.46cent/mi is what I got and they didn’t give raises over time. Everyone’s paid the same.
About $800 before taxes?😢
Hey , what type of drug test did they do ?
If you have to ask that question...
@@dawnrimes5734 it’s ah fu…cking question 😑 answer da sh…it or not tf
How much do people in the lease purchase program net ?
I can’t say because I didn’t lease.
Anywhere from 70k-130k/year. Student here with 8k miles in training.
How many people in the class I heard it’s bout 6 to 7 people ?
My class started with 5
Hello do they have a contract if so how long thanks in advance
TFS!!
No they don’t
@@chassadventures9243 thanks and be safe!!💕
I just got a offer to be a shuttle driver for them in garland,tx is that like a yard dog position?
Yes I think you’d probably be taking trailers from a plant to the warehouse
@@chassadventures9243 so I’m gonna be driving one of those yard dog trucks instead of a day cab
@@chassadventures9243 so I’m gonna be driving one of those yard dog trucks instead of a day cab
No they use day cabs because you have to go down the road. I had to do that during my training.
@@chassadventures9243 ok thanks
How long would I have to be away from my cat & dog??
You stay out on the road 3 weeks at a time minimum. Figure about 9 months before they can go with you.
Why is it 9 months until you can take them with?
30,000 miles? daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn
That's not hard. 10 to 15 weeks if it's only counting while you are driving. If they are counting all miles on the truck you could be done in 5 to 6 weeks.
I think that is an great thing to get more practice driving with an trainer
Does wilson have tankers?
My recruiter told me no
How long did you work for them.
From Jan. 2021-April 2022
@@chassadventures9243 do they run credit check when applying for cdl training.
how many miles did you drive in a average week?
Average 1500-2000
@@chassadventures9243 I'm planning to go to Ashley Distribution (which owns Wilson), looks like training and pay the same. I have a question, I want to drive more like 2500-3000. Do they have enough loads for that amount of driving? Do you might telling me what's the cpm at starting? Thanks
@@kenny6908 With trucking there is always work so your good with that
@@kenny6908 I heard that Ashley bought part of Wilson. However I did not work for that division, they did dry van on the west coast and I hauled prime reefer trailers so I think it would be a little different. I think those miles should be do able some weeks. Especially if you work hard and have a good dispatcher.
@@chassadventures9243 Thanks for the reply!!!
Can you tell me when they drug tested you ? Did they do it before you got to campus or did they do it when you got to campus?
Did u get an answer to that question?
before you go to Missouri
What type of drug test do they have ?
Urine
One u can't pass
Are you still bringing home below 800 a week?
I work for Crete now and bring home over 1,000 most weeks now.
Are the trucks automatic
Yes
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Do they drug test u before or after u get to training and what kind of test is it?
I had to do it before going to training, then I had 2 randoms. All pee style tests.
I’m starting with Holland/Yellow
I mean , you absolutely dont need to be on that trainer truck that long
Are there driver facing cameras in their trucks?
No they didn’t have any cameras
What if you already have your CDL but no experience
You will probably still have to go through the on road training. But you can obviously skip the testing.
Ummm
No good pad time
So they pay slave wages
Unfortunately that’s how it felt sometimes.
@@chassadventures9243 I love it at Crete. Great company with unlimited miles. If you'll work they'll work you to death lol
I’ve had a few minor frustrations but overall Crete has been great.
@@chassadventures9243 you'll get frustrated at any company.