Current Western Express driver gives the real truth about company without any BS. (MUST LISTEN!!!)
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- I was planning on doing videos of my trucking journey out the gate , but lord knows it's been a journey, from starting with a different company and failing with them to adjusting to the road. But today, I had time. hope this answers y'all questions if not hop in the comments and ask away .
i've been with Western for about the exact same amount of time and i agree with you 100%, i see so many negative reviews about the company, but i'm sure majority are dry van. i'm coming up on 6 months thinking about finding a company that offers hometime every weekend, but it's been a pretty smooth ride for me overall. My advice to all, Slow down sooner than you think you should (especially approaching curves) and give anyone in front of you more room than you think you should.
Agreed..👌🏿
It definitely is Dry Van. Flatbed get more loads. Dry Van be sitting 24/48 hrs for a new load. I secured a gig with 3 other companies just for being OTR with WE for 3 weeks.
Thank man 🙏
MVL out of booneville MS get home every Friday
The company is what you make of it. I’m in dry van about 6 months in, I average 5 loads a week doing drop and hooks in the north east. Started looking at other companies and haven’t found one that’s offering more yet tbh.
I will say I ate shit for the first 3 months and barely made anything. Then again, I didn’t know wtf I was doing. Now I do my thing and maybe talk to my DM once a week. I drive 11, sleep 10, drive 11, repeat. I hit 2-3000 miles a week solo.
Good stuff 💯
This is about the best "WE" video I've seen. Gives me some hope before orientation. Thank you. (I think 🤔 😅🤣😂) 🙏 for me.
I appreciate that, sorry for the late response
I'm also a flatbed driver for Western this is about the realest video yet. Spitting straight truth. Most problems stems from the driver themselves 💯. I'm not going anywhere. This company has treated me Great 👍
Smart man and I appreciate it
I really appreciate this video , I am about to get my CDL next week an the recruiters told me to call when I get my hard copy . I'm going to try them because of you thanks so much
No problem brother, reach out to me through email if you need any extra information and I'll call you
I appreciate u sharing your personal and positive experiences about western express
I just came off the road doing my 70 hr training (Dry Van) and my 1st trainer didn’t teach me anything & she did all the backing, docking etc. My 2nd trainer gave me a few shifting tips however, she only been with WE and had her license 6 months. These appointed trainers don’t have the experience to be training anyone. Unless you’ve had 2+ years under your class A you have no business being a trainer.
I don't agree honestly because training is not meant to teach you every single scenario, it's more so to make sure you have the basics to be a safe driver, and understand the tablet etc. Everything else is something that comes over years of experience from what I'm told by many tenured drivers. They would be training people forever if they waited for everyone to become perfect at backing or whatever other skill needs to be learned.
@@JamargaryHere's a word of advice "never stop learning". I've been in the industry for the last 10yrs, a lot has changed since then. I'm 5yrs owner op, paid for truck contracting for Marten Transport. I've been with Marten 7yrs, I've fired plenty of managers. Even as a owner op I'm still learning. Don't be afraid to ask for help from us experienced drivers, most of us will help you. On another note "tailgating kills", please don't tailgate, space is your friend out here
My trainer was the same way, did all the backing. A day before my test out he showed me a technique to pass the “backing test”.
Got out on my own and pretty much relied on my CDL school training more than my “trainer”.
They don't care about safety.
@@Jamargary If you haven’t experienced a blowout or an accident just to name a few things then again, you have no business being a trainer just because you’ve been driving for six months does not qualify you to be a trainer. You have an experienced anything you’re still new.
I did Western Express for a year 50 Cent per mile is what I topped out at West Coast. Averaged about 875 to nine hundred bucks off a check over 2000 miles was good. Found a small company after I did my year and I make double when I made their I'm averaging about 3000 miles a week and if they don't roll me I get detention pay if I'm sitting for over 2 hours I start getting paid hours. Getting your experience under your belt bro and you'll be making $0.75 a mile flatbed easy anywhere else
I believe you. That pot you have is all you need 😂, I have a similar cook pot and it cooks everything, coffee to steak to popcorn, non stick so cleaning is a breeze. Happy trails friend.
Lol. Most definitely cooks everything and happy trails to you as well
I worked for Western Express for a little over a year. Then went to Hornady where I make much more money. The best thing is to work for Western Express for a year then use that experience to find a job with a company that pays more or does prophet sharing.
That's what's up bro
I came to we with low expectations. Im a solo western regional dry van driver and so far i got loads stacked ready to roll. My dm is pretty cool and ive been shown respect from everyone ive talked to.
Congratulations man get that money brother
How you like the western regional? I start orientation Monday in the Fontana location
@dejahnhutsona1212 it's my first week so I can't say much. I got a little over 2000 miles from Tuesday to Saturday. So not bad, interested to see how my first full week will be.
@@adventureswithshaggyhow much the company paying a mile for dry van regional????
@mrdontpl8y I'm experienced but I believe I'm at 55cpm.
I had some advice for you bro but as I listen completely you got a plan n a goal n you steady.. n all your info is pretty good info .. big ups to you brother good luck with ur career going forward
I appreciate you man..like seriously
No knock on you but. Every mega carrier should only allow you to be a trainer only after you have drove in all seasons. Because being a new trainer with a trainee in a blizzard in the winter is no joke bro.
Facts
I thought the same thing. A few months experience and be training someone else, that’s crazy. It should be at least 3 or 4 years before you train, I think.
My trainer was good.. back in 2017 when I came there for a few months... the driving part was easy.. it's the chaining hours I didn't get..I should've ask them to let me stay at the terminal some more so I can get the chaining part down comfortably.
If you have to chain its to dangerous to drive
It doesn't matter how many years experience a driver has you will always start at the bottom as a new hire. Work ethic and being reliable will get you to the top rather quickly. Time management and trip planning is a big one
Is it four loads no matter how many miles you've done. And still make 1000.
Because I don't know if you get paid for miles or how many loads.
@ZULU25LF my bad bro didn't see your comment ,but yes I've had a breakdown week where my DM made sure I got four loads. Didn't leave Virginia and drove less than 1000 miles. T-calls and dropping your load for someone else to repower it counts as a load as well.
I drove for Western Express Inc. My terminal out of Nashville Tennessee it was alright at first but when it came to my doctor's appointments my dispatcher wouldn't let me come home for my doctor's appointments the company also screwed me over on 4 of my loads.
Yeah I'm going to be honest if you're not northeast regional or a trainer it may not be the best company lol
Man you are living the dream
Appreciate it bro. It feels like that honestly. I just try to always be grateful and never complain.
I hope my experience is good, with all the bad reviews im kinda nervous. My orientation is Monday. I plan on going flatbed. Hopefully I get a decent trainer. I feel you on the last drivers part. I think the complainers are the ones with the worst attitudes even before trucking. Probably couldn’t even hold down a real basic job
How's it going
@@Jamargary terrible but some ppls experience is better than others. I got my own truck no inverter but my DM is trash, the training was bad. Another person I’m my class I got her number she lucked out. Got a new truck with inverter and a great trainer
Personally my experience with Western has been garbage. I did dry van and barely made anything. The most miles i ever done there was during my last week of working there. My DM was super nice and chill tho but every time i would call night shift they were rude and gave me an attitude. My first few weeks there i went thru 3 trucks bcuz of them being in bad condition and the mechanics there dont know how to work on trucks. Im glad you are having a better experience than i did bro
Wow. Like I tell anyone, I suggest going flatbed, it's more work but more money and structure and you typically will not drive at night nor do any difficult backing. The only downside is the tarping load securement. Flatbed never runs out of work and rarely struggle to get home,
@@Jamargary for sure. I just ain’t a flat bed kinda guy lol. I ended up going to Roehl and there reefer division. So far got 2 loads with 700+ miles and every time i call with questions they are super nice. Definitely a good company to go to. OTR is 2 weeks out and 3 home. They also have home daily…just incase you decide to try something new bro
Lack of maintenance is at every company. They don't like spending money.......it's about the outcome not the money spent up front
@@zachhopple4162 do they take entry level drivers?
Guess I got lucky with a 2023 Freightliner, 1 week repairs one time, but otherwise its been good for 4 months. No way in hell am I switching to a tiny cab International.
I get bro bro .. thank you for keeping it resl
Appreciate that brother
Good morning sir, just came across your video, very useful info. My question is, how long does it take to get a trainer? I got to Allentown PA on Tuesday and got done with orientation on Thursday, some people got called either the same day or 2 days after.
If you call your recruiter he or she can let you know what position you are in on the list.
Thanks for the video
No problem appreciate it
People complaining about a company that gives people a second chance and hires felons and gives people opportunities to gain experience is beyond me..... GET YOUR FEET WET and then leave. You all have a whole CDL, after you get your experience the sky is the limit.
but like you said bro, these people just a bunch of CRY BABIES.
people who think LONG-TERM not complaining obviously its not a company that you are going to work with forever.
Most definitely bro. That's why I will never talk bad about western express, especially publicly, because if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be with the current company I'm with. Needed that experience
Hey man great advice just happened to notice I thought you said you're from Portsmouth or from Virginia Beach area I'm from Portsmouth myself I just got my CDLs and I was looking to get into Western Express and I was speaking to a recruiter but anyway just wondering if I could reach out to you at some point ask you some questions
Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment but yeah email me @ Supersonicmoving@gmail.com and I'll send you my number. And yes I am from Portsmouth
Run it up my dawg, pet em know what it is.....
Appreciate it
Only time I’ll work for WE is if the have fridges, tv, and microwave with an inverter.
Lol Goodluck
I would do it but… have a son and tons of bills, I’m kinda shying away from going with western express. I had some things on my record that’s why I thought about going with them.
Idk where I’m at now I make 1100 to 1200 a week, but I’m trying to get something OTR without class A experience because I just got my class A.
I mean I have a lot of questions honestly and talking to a recruiter is a waste of time.
Email me
I'm a new cdl graduate and I'm from Danville Va. I'm also thinking about applying with Western and people are telling me I'm stupid but I agree with you on everything you said in this video. I've also made some mistakes in my life so I've got a felony that's over 10 years old so I'm not having any luck finding a job so that's 1 of tge reasons I figured I'd try out Western. Do you think they'd give me a shot?
Email me Supersonicmoving@gmail.com and I'll shoot you my number
I would go back to western but that ride back to Memphis for orientation is a b**. Should've have terminals closer to the southeast for orientation.. they would really get some people in.
I wouldn't do a lease program through a company because they can and will hold the outcome of money being made. The truck is never yours till its paid for........the leaser will make sure you never pay it off. It's very expensive as well. "Leased on" is good you hold the title to the truck not the company. Most leases are walk away, you just won't get gour payments back
Noted👌🏿
Ok so i have a different situation. What about Folks with SAP. No experience yet ,straight out of school. I need to get my foot in the door. Im trying to get experience and get my foot in the door and then move forward in time. Hope you can help my questions.
Email me
do what you need to do and make it how you make it fr , know what you need to do start from the bottom then move up !
REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴
Noted
Hey bro did you hook up inverter thru the battery? If so who installed it. I been otr 3months western need 1 asap lol
Yeah I didn't have the big black cover over my steps, so I purchased a $15 something gauge wire that's very thick and just ran the postive (red) to the battery and through the side of the steps back up through my door. And clamped the negative cable to the drivers chair. Email me and I'll give you my number and video call or something if need be Supersonicmoving@gmail.com
I’m on my way for Orientation for Western Express and I’m very nervous about it.
Email me and I'll send you my number
How was it
@@anthonysmith7787 Terrible for me, I had a terrible hotel and when I got my trainer I only got paid $76 a day and 42cpm when I got in my own truck, it wasn’t gone work out for driving all over for about $900 a week
I didn’t realize they had a NE regional flatbed division. You still tra8n in Nashville?
Good content btw. Subbed.
Appreciate it. But typically you would train in Richmond va for northeast flatbed
@@Jamargary heh. The only spot I knew of got flatbed training was TN. They only offered me NE Regional van...I really don’t have much interest in van.
Thanks again.
I plan on doing 3 months just for the experience.
I would aim for six months to a year
@@Jamargary I was told this by other people, says you're chances of finding something else would be better
Hey man I’m doing north east regional flatbed I make 88cents look into that
Oh yeah
Man I went with western express and I was over excited not to much to be with the company but for a company to give me a chance and they made me do the 4 day training for flat bed and on my last day they sent me home talking bout they are a second chance company but ain’t even give me my first chance said something about a ticket in 2006 I’m like wtf and now I can’t find a company to even give me the chance
Email me and send your number
My guy you realize they only care about the last 3 years of your mvr report right? So what's the real story
They scared of that flatbed life 💪🏿
You already know they don't want this smoke bro lol
I’m glad I got fired from western express. 😂😂 I’m doing local runs for another company making wayyyyy more money. More power to you western drivers. I did 3 1/2 months in hell with weetern
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Why u stopped making videos
Life been a little hectic but I'm going to get back to it real soon
The company is a joke. WE loses 11 to 15 drivers a day. I left last month for for a better smaller company and it was the best choice i could have made. Twice the money.
How much experience do they require?
@@Jamargary none, they'll hire anyone with a pulse.
@@drivingwithricks I'm talking about the company you left for lol
@@Jamargary 5 years otr
@@drivingwithrickswhat company are you currently working for
How long is flatbed training
2 days lol
I heard what you said but in no way should anyone with just 4 months of driving should be a trainer in an profession PERIOD, that's insane.
I’m starting soon , what’s the minimums for flatbed if the miles doesn’t matter ? Like you said 4 loads = $1k , Also should I do regional flatbed or otr flatbed which pays the most ?
Regional pays more . 1700 miles or 6 loads guarantee you $1500, 1600 miles or 5 loads guarantee you $1200 and four loads or 1500 miles guarantee you $1000. Otr is garbage there is no bonuses and they barely give miles. It only makes sense if you're a trainer or team driver to do otr
@@Jamargary bet bro & how long will I be out with a trainer & how much is the tarp pay ?
Tarp pay is $25 per load and more than likely two weeks with trainer
@@Jamargary I spoke with the recruiter, he was saying that regional flatbed isn’t available in my area (Mississippi) so I would come in making 48cents per mile as an otr flatbedder. He also said the minimum options that regional has isn’t available for otr. Is it possible for me to get atleast 2500 miles per weak as an otr flatbedder?
Depending on your DM honestly. The goal at western express is to become a trainer bro. Rough it out and hit me up through email if needed. It's in the video description
Do they tie you up to a contract or could you walk away if you don’t feel comfortable after training.
I didn't sign a contract, nor do I know anyone with western that did. I believe it's for certain individuals but I'm not sure on that, just know I didn't lol
Cool. Thanks for letting me know. I want to give them a shot but want to make sure they don’t end up messing me up 😂
@@1Keymakerthey don't call it a contract but there is a 'training fee' of up to $2500 that they can charge if you don't stay at least 6 months. I don't think everyone has to do it but I definitely had to sign it. You'll see it before they start you in training
@@Extra.Medium yep, it's in a list of multiple tasks you have to complete on the Driver Pulse app.
Im gone keep it real and share my experience with "welfare" express my dm is bs and i get decent loads sometimes but i always seem to get loads where i get stuck with them for a few days purposely because they dont give out loads on the weekends smh and i dont get paid for none of the time im sitting waiting to deliver the loads and seen a thousand dollar check once in 3 months and i run as much as possible when they dont give me bs loads also im dry van and I don't want to be a trainer it's not for me but western aint worth the time and the money aint it
I understand, but like I tell everyone, dry van is not it unfortunately
would you take me on as a Refresher student i am new to Flatbed i need some who is patient.
Unfortunately I'm no longer with western
@@Jamargary what happened do you mind talking about or is it too personal bc i am going to western Express two weeks.
@@christophershawnmaddox6892 my email is in the description but I'll be posting a follow up video soon
I just graduated 2 months ago from my cdl school. Been looking for work applied to many companies but they want experience. I had a recruiter call me from Western Express and I filled out the application. She hasn't reached out. I've called her and even emailed her. No response. Like she hasn't responded. Is that normal
Never heard of that but I can give you my former recruiter number
Are you on Driver Pulse? I am I just got offered a job from them maybe Friday everything got through and the recruiter just gave me the offer and details today. I just got hired for my first job with them graduated literally last Wednesday.
@@SleepyWooziehow long was the training? Did you do training immediately after orientation?
@@Khlandestine 2 weeks and yes the driver comes as soon as possible. Pay is shit
@@SleepyWoozie is it not worth it? All the reviews for richmond terminal are terrible.. i dont want to mess up my CDL for some company i wont even get my first few month’s experience with
You going be stress the hell out soon waiting
Lol. It's all what you make it, I've ran into plenty truck drivers that's been with western for multiple years no complaints
@@Jamargary 😂😂😂😂😂 ok upload often prove me wrong 😑 let’s see the journey
Do western express pay deadhead pay?
If you're a company driver yes. Once you go lease purchase no
How long were you with your trainer
Do they except sap drivers
Yes sir
When you say a thousand dollars a week is that gross pay or after taxes
After taxes
Dude lika industry plant , there was a sign at my school tht said dont work for western express , i kno two people work there having a good exp with them is rare.
i started the same month he started and my experience hasn't been perfect but i can't say it's been bad at all
@@BoutMyPaper83which western terminal where you trained at?
@@Khlandestine Nashville (Flatbed)
You need to talk to me bro???
@@Jamargary are u paid to recruit for western express?
Man i worked there four years ago Flatbed NER i made some money and a few weeks they dicked me my last check there was 67.00 bucks they tried to say i didnt transflow my paperwork which i did and i also did it on the app.....in the beginning i got good runs then they would hit me with four loads a week then three....Home Depot loads sucked cause i would pick up say at 10am..,and i run four hundred miles get to my delivery but had to wait till the store closed by then ran outta time so i had to sleep in the parking lot..,.wake up ready to roll but had to wait on my DM for a preplan which would screw up the rest of my week .....But lately i see guys making money i am coming back gonna be trainer.....
Yeah man I agree to an extent, had similar weeks until I got on them about it. I'm no longer there but the experience got me a better job
757 baby!
Yes sir
Thanks for the video man. I'm about to start CDL school and this is great info and I've heard the same. I was wondering how long do you have to drive with a trainer?
Sorry for the late response but it's any from 70 hours worth of driving time up to 240 hours. Depending on what level they assign you. I don't know how they come up with the levels
Hey broski that’s after taxes or before on that $1000?
Before. But the tarp pay will handle the taxes
Hope everyone don’t go to this company it’s all bullish the company suck
trainers are not makin 5k a week at western unless you doin fedex only account
I'm just the messenger
How long do you have to work for western exp before leaving?
Give it no less than 3 months
@@Jamargarycool sounds good
Can you get regional as a new driver?
Yes sir
@@Jamargary appreciate the reply boss!
Did u go to shippers choice
Yes sir. You know me?
Oh I remember you big dog ,you were the DMV examiner/ Instuctor How you been my guy?
Nah lol I went to Skool there as well seen u a couple times we did a couple practice days together my pic outdated like a mf lol but I’m glad to see u still at it how is this western express treated u i haven’t found a company to go to yet been bs but wanna try western how many days u had to be with a trainer
@grangram5506 lol my bad I swear you look like dude that use to test lol. And you go out with a trainer foe about two weeks max unless they require more hours from you
How do you join WE chats ?
facebook.com/groups/804421900846000/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Most dangerous company for anyone.
How so?
How many miles you doing a week?
Between 1300 and 1800. It's based off of minimums so miles don't matter as much
@@Jamargary oh okay. Thanks.
Ad says 130k a year you saying $1k that’s wayyyyyy off
Lol I think it says up to
@@Jamargary yea does even if it says UP TO means you should start 100k plus I make almost 100 like 88k but trynna touch 100 was gone go but looking at all these reviews they paying folks superrr bad
Can I use you as a reference
I'm gone bro lol, email me, I have several homies for you to use
Go to work for swift and problem solve.
Lol.who said it was a problem?
Felony express baby, should have went to prime inc for training but regardless here ya are, head to fedex bro pay is better
I respect your opinion but western is not that bad lol..try trans am
Bro tells it like it is. There are A LOT of cry baby truckers. Every damn company. Its all cry babies
No question I try bro
@@Jamargary I think it would be beneficial if they'd stay humble, positive and understand it takes awhile to pick up steam in any career. Stay safe man
I appreciate that bro same to you
In everything you have to do in work you have to make the best of it. Just do your job and make the best of it. Nothing can be worse than being in Afghanistan and iraq. Lmao
I heard they aint getting no money over there.
Whoever told you that don't have no work ethic and probably doing dry van and not training.
@@Jamargaryso dry van you get shitty pay
$1k ain’t shit for pay. Yet again Western is a starter company or rebuild yourself after a screw up.
Naw I got homies there then you currently
@@Jamargary I can’t understand what your trying to say.
You ok 😂😂😂 it’s being 2 weeks no video 😂😂😂 what’s up
Lol. You been waiting bruh???
Driver shit that's what I used two make 18 years ago on dry van 😂😂😂1000 a week
What you making now?
@Jamargary Right know I'm a independent carrier only have two trucks.running them very well just that January and February are slow months
1k aint enough to be out there on the road I make more then that local
Doing what local playa?
Don't be a trainer. It's a headache, bro.
Yeah lost my job behind it right after I made this video🤣🤣
Yo do they do urine test or hair test
Urine
Why are you still with them ain't know way as a flatbed you should be making the money your making
It's along the lines as every other flatbed company
That's a lie...Why all yall be lying for Western??They pay yall to make these videos?I been driving 12 years I never heard a driver say they quitting they job to go to Western
You sound crazy because i don't even work for western any more and still stand by what I said, clearly you don't know anything
1000$ 🤣🤣 aweek for 4 loads 🚩 🚩
Whats the problem?
OK, I'm kind of busy multitasking and not really paying too close attention to this informative video. But you're telling me that Western Express trainers after their truck payment after their fuel, and after their insurance are bringing home 3500 to $5000 a week. Is that what you said?
OK, let's go on the low end and say 3500 a week. OK, that's $14000 a month.
You're telling me that's $168000 net income for a trainer at Western Express.
I'm calling bullshit right now.
Another point I'd like to make is you in your own video just stated what is wrong with this industry right now.
You've been driving for 3 or 4 months and you are on your way back to the terminal to become a trainer. Is that what you said?
You've been running a flatbed truck for 3 or 4 months now, and you are going to take some poor rookie and you're going to be his trainer.
No offense, dude, and this is nothing personal against you. But you have no idea what you're doing after 3 or 4 months as a flat bed driver.
Pop quiz hotshot, you have A42 1000 pound. Roller steel on your flat bed suicide configuration.
How many change do you need to be compliant as far as securing goes?
Let's say you have a flatbed trailer with axles that at least one can be reposition.
What's the max allowable weight for your tandems?
What do you do if after you're loaded? You have to drive 50 miles to the nearest truck. Stop to get scaled out and you find out that you're now overweight on your tandems.
Can you slide your tandems to adjust the weight and scale out? Legally, do you know how to slide your fifth wheel? Do you know how to do that with 42000 pounds on your deck?
You're the guy that's now having to make those decisions and also instruct that new green horn. Asked how to rectify this situation.
Again, this is nothing personal, but you don't have the knowledge or the experience to know how to deal with these situations.
When I finish my work day I will sit down and watch the entire video, and I will be back to make some further comments but do it really, really? Just a cursory viewing of this video and you have not changed my mind about Western Express at all. It's run by bunch of idiots.
If you think you're a real truck driver, you've got a long ways to go, buddy. And if you think at 3 or 4 months and experience that you're in a position to be able to instruct and teach someone else how to do this job properly, no chance, buddy.
I've been in this industry for over 15 years. I've been pulling step deck for over 4 years. I learned something every day. Yes, I know enough to do the job legally properly and safely you don't.
And I'm still just laughing my butt off at you. Claiming that trainers at Western Express make over a $160000. Net, not happening Bubba.
I'm an owner-operator my current average pay per mile is $2.32 you do the math.
Man what are you talking about lmao. You just wrote a whole paragraph not making any sense.
Get away from Western Express asap
Hope everyone don’t go to this company it’s all bullish the company suck
Have you worked at western?