Walmart backing - How to pass onboarding.
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Its not exact but s close as I can demonstrate what the backing course was like at Seymour, IN. Is your course different? Let me know.
Email for pre-trip guide - drkaraokedj@gmail.com
Use e as a referral - Rich Warne #37783
I just passed the on-boarding. If you are interested in becoming a driver, do not take on-boarding lightly. Study pre-trip and get out and look for backing.
I agree.
Do you need to get out and look if you can back in with one shot?
@@rmcmunoz2 the whole point is to see both sides. Set the trailer up to go in, then get out and circle the entire truck before you break the plane to go in. Make your adjustments before going too deep in between the trailers. Get a view of both sides, then back straight. Make your adjustment as much as possible without going too deep in between trailers. That is where you hit trailers. Going too deep. But, yes you will still need to get out every time even if you can go straight in. People can walk between trailers without you knowing they are there.
@@twocents4912 ok so no matter what, get out and look before getting to deep, got you! 👍🏽
Excellent point about being too deep between the trailers!
Guilty, your Honor.
I’ve been delivering to Walmarts for 15yrs and I can’t remember a driver beeping the horn while backing up.Thanks for all the good info.👍🏾
If safety were to catch them it would be discussed with the driver. Usually a verbal talk the first time or two unless damaged occurs.
Just put my application in for driving but been in store for 10 plus years never have I heard a driver beep the horn in all my years when backing in the dock
I am getting ready to go through the on boring process and I appreciate your info. Thank you Russell
Thank you for the back up horn tip! Thank you for making the video. 20 years driving I still learn something new from everyone. Your approach 100 percent correct imo.
Thanks! Everyone may have a different way of doing things. It doesn't mean they are wrong. I wanted to give an example how the backing test might relate to real situations
Hey Rich thanks for the great videos you've been putting out. I've done the Walmart dedicated account for several companies and there is one neighborhood store in Compton, CA at avalon and east del amo blvd that is a nightmare. Very little room to set up and back. I've talked to many Walmart drivers who say they curse it every time they have to go there. Most of the superstores are easy though not all.
I just pulled it up on Google map, looks like it’s one way in one way out with blind side backing being your only option. Question is how do you get to the dock without backing off the street and reversing all the way to the dock? Unless you can clear that turn in front of the store. Lol hats off to you driver. I’ve been driving for 16 years and that shit looks challenging.
There is a Walmart in fairfax. Va. I was on the account in Gordonsville, VA for 4 years, left February 2022. The Walmart in fairfax wasn't easy at all. You got traffic from a small plaza constantly trying to squeeze by even tho there's multiple ways to leave they want to drive through the Walmart parking lot. I mean busy nonstop. If you look on Google maps it looks like you have room but its very deceiving.The more I did it I learned a setup that made it easier but I would show up with a load and another driver had been there for 20 minutes trying to back up. Easiest was probably Onley, VA. Most Dangerous Norfolk, VA always some character walking behind the store late night. Friendliest store Pocomoke city, MD, horrible route going from Lewisburg, WV Walmart to Pearisburg, VA on us 219. Tight and curvy
I have delivered produced to 6 different Walmarts as a Schneider driver. These have been the easiest backing I have.
GREAT video, also good tutorial for a tight backing situation for all drivers.
Using your horn is a given in the trucking industry when backing. And turn on your flashers
Correct but a vast majority dont
Missed my backing first two days this week. Everything else spot on even my pre trip is about 23-25mins…. We’re parking between two trailers in that same example you gave. I’m going to nail it tomorrow and Friday. This job is mandatory for me
Good luck! You can do it.
Big storm all day tomorrow in Garland, TX. So I’m more motivated than discouraged. All of your videos have helped me the past couple months. I wish I found out about you before I applied.
@baggod9754 Thats why I do the videos, to help people. If I get a referral great! If not it perfectly fine! I just hope good peoe land a great job!
Passed everything today! And I am apart of the walmart family now! Thank you.
I don't know how I stumbled on this video.. I swear my phone is listening to me... But in our onboarding they said you can put something down in front of the trailer as a reference point to where to start pivoting your trailer.. like gloves, water bottle or backpack.. I don't know how helpful it is but it might be for someone whos struggling.
Correct because most store have long yellow lines you can use as pivot points.
Thank you for a valuable info, especially reminding to hit the horn while backing up. It's a small task easy to forget.
I’m glad I came across this video. Great content and looking forward to joining Walmart soon. I’ve had a tough few years to start and hoping Walmart turns it around for me. I’m still wet behind the ears going on 3 years I’m looking forward to it and Thanks again.
You get out what you put in. If you have the right attitude its the best. Some peoe think there is such a thing as a perfect job. Maybe being a pro bassfisher is but we drive trucks. Lol. Some things are the no matter where you go. I think walmart is the best for what I was looking for. Hope it will be to you too
@@WalmartRich hi rich I filled the application out several times. And just continue to wait. I really need to find a way to get in. I’m currently working for jbhunt and the last month their equipment just keeps breaking down and I can’t make any money. I’m frustrated and hoping if I could use you as a reference. I’m just about done with trucking but hoping you could help me out. If not I totally understand. Thanks for your time
@@WalmartRich hi rich can u send the pre-trip test or any test thank u I’m are my interview
Thank you for posting this excellent, informative video. Also, thank you for emailing me the pre-trip study guide.
You are welcome! Just trying to help.
Going to on-boarding in 2 weeks spring valley Illinois thanks for videos
That backing is not a problem i deliver groceries on the east coast lol i know all about tight spots and backing in from the Road
Im sure you would ace that part!
@@WalmartRich i hear they are really strict there
I always hit my horn every time i bag up and i always get out and look they had us do that in driving school
Yes it the same at Walmart. Many drivers pick up bad habits or get too relaxed.
Thanks for the info it helped me out a lot iv always wanted to give walmart a try iv been an owner op since 2007 i started driving back in 2004 for some reason walmart always pop up in my head i cant shake it lol. Very good info keep up the good work.
I would’ve driven alongside the outer wall and rode that out till my back-left tandems align with the front of the parked trailer. My entire tractor trailer would be facing opposite direction on an angle. Then I would’ve backed it in 90 degrees using the parked trailer as my wall. Maybe I’m complicating things but that’s how I would’ve done it 😅
I'm not sure I follow but that odd angle doesn't have much front end room. and that small break in the wall is not always open so its hard to use that. if you follow the short wall then drive toward the building and cut a hard left you can kinda get the tail of the trailer pointed at the hole. I'd like to see your example. Maybe its better
Flatbed with split axels set up like that all the time.
I worked for western express and they had a contract with Walmart and I remember having to drop the trailer I brought coupling to the empty trailer moving it out of the dock then dropping that empty, then coupling to the loaded trailer and then alley docking it and dropping it and then coupling back to the empty lol fun times 😑 but I hope one day I’ll get that chance again but this time I’ll work for Walmart! I remember a Walmart in riverside bloomington Fontana I’m not sure which one but I have to drive the tractor trailer in oncoming traffic with the help of the security guard wild!
Winchester is a little extra tricky because it’s also at an angle. I’ve been there several times.
Yes its why I used it as an example. It makes me nervous every time..lol
that was interesting and i don't drive a truck. thanks for sharing
You're welcome
I currently work for Walmart in store for about 22yrs. I have my cdl permit. I wished there was a training dc closer to me. I’m outside of the 50 mile radius
Some people have gotten exemtions.
The nearest training dc for me is in Seymour IN. Too far for me to transfer to train. Supposedly one has to live within 50 mile radius
I aways use my 4 ways and try to always use air horn n turn music down all the way and possibly let windows down
Great tips
Thank you sir.
Thank you!
Im a Walmart driver myself.
Best advice I can give. Stop. Get out and look.
Got my regional 5 hat today🎉🎉😂😂😂 6874 here I come Garrett, In
Congrats Walmart driver
I drive for FedEx Express. I have been with the company 26 years in May 2022. 16 years in the big truck. I pre and post trip every trick. I do an air brake test every pretrip. Before backing I blow the horn(air). When dropping a trailer I leave the landing gear up slightly. Sounds to me I may be Walmart Transportation material. Unfortunately for me, the closest DC is over 50 miles from my residence.
You are perfect. Walmart says you must be within 250. You would have to commute in day 1 and go home day 5 more than likely. If you wann be home daily. Walmart may not be a good fit?
@@WalmartRich Thanks for the reply Rich. If 250 is the radius, I am well within that limit to Laurens,SC. Yes, I like my local work. I work a 40hr week m-f, 1415 to 2245 hours every day. I average 1300 miles a week but, I am hourly and at top of scale. I would like to get a day cab gig with Walmart if at all possible. Unfortunately for me conditions at my current location are becoming untenable due to lack of staffing. Forced overtime is not something I want or need.
You should see Walmart in Modesto California on coffee road 😂 oh and Elko Nevada Walmart is a quiet zone, no honking
We have some that are quiet zones from 10pm to 7am. Usually in tight neighborhoods
Thanks for the video I’m heading out soon. I sent you an email for the pretrip guide!!
Ill take one would love pre trip guide
Email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com so I can send it to ya
I live 40 miles from Winchester indiana
I’ve been enjoying your videos for the last month and I have a chance to go to on boarding in two weeks. The differences this will be for a local driver position in Shelby North Carolina and I cannot find much information on the Internet on local driving positions for Walmart. I am currently working Monday through Friday at $30 an hour with medical dental and vision but not much other benefits. Can you tell me more about the local driver position or do you think it would be worth a switch?
Im sorry I'm just now seeing this comment. If your making 30-35/hr with the same 401 k, insurance etc. It might be a lateral move.
Sorry rich I didn't mean to put hot wheel. That was a typing error and my first name is spelled g e a n. Sorry for the inconvenience.
@geangalloway3718 I'm sorry but I'm not sure what this is referring to
@@WalmartRich sorry. I wanted to know if it's possible you can email me a copy of the Walmart pre-trip
Sure email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
So the next day when they flip the backing pattern, is it gonna be more like a blind side?
@18wheelsdestinydiyantiagin61 no it still works out where everything is on the driver side. Your just facing east not west
You guys sure fail backing in the travel centers. Almost lost my hood. Woke up to sounds of a struggling driver trying to park next to me. The moment I opened my curtain he was squared off with my hood. The moment I laid on the horn he drove off. The struggle is real.
I stopped barking at truck stops because everything I did I got hit by some guy in a beat up truck. Ut was hell getting insurance info because they did not speak English. It's not just one company.
Hello Rich,
I’m Eric, great job on helping others. Could you please send me a copy of the Pre-trip sheet ? Thanks
I just passed the MVD and the Background check.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks again
Sure email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
@@WalmartRichCan you email me the Pre trip study guide? Johnnyjjp33@yahoo.com -thank you
Super informative, can I have a copy of that information ?
Yes, anyone can. I just need you to email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com so I can send the files
I don’t understand the reason for all the explanations other than the importance of walking around the truck for testing purposes. You approach the backing situation as you would any other time. Survey the area, get a mental picture of your approach and setup and back carefully into the lane. Each driver has had to back up at truck stops and/ or Mom and Pop delivery locations. Don’t stress yourself out, drive safely as you normally would. Just my opinion
Correct, but how many times have you seen guys hit something. Take off a mirror etc. Walmart is self insured and believes in a good routine. You sound like a solid driver. Walmart need to be sure every driver is like you and I.
Thanks man.
You are very welcome
Can you make a video about the eld logs that Walmart uses
I'm not sure. I'm not allowed to use walmart property. I'll see what I can do
So is it true you have to do the backing the driving and the pre-trip three times a day three days in a row?
They have always had drivers perform all 3 each day. You must pass the driving every day now not just Thursday
When I started drvg, I desired a 2' trk model to do manuvers, so I'd comprehend what trlr will do, upon what I do w steers.
I'm a little old school where I open my door to look back to start backing then close at a certain point. is this aloud ?
No. Open door is considered unsafe
Pre trip guide please
I cant post it here. Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
Use all the free real estate you can.
Yep!
Don’t know why to much explanation is very easy any trucker who take overnight at any truck stops and backing in 45 degrees know exactly how to park on the Walmart onboarding I means is so easy unless you are new driver
We had 30 yea plus vets fail. You never know
Put an application in for a driver in Brooksville, Florida two weeks ago. Haven’t heard anything. How long does it usually take to hear something? Thanks for your time and the great information. Bob White
I heard people say it takes 2 weeks or so and some get a call the next day. Can you email me so I can try and help. I have a number you can call. My emIl is drkaraokedj@gmail.com
@@WalmartRich it also depends on what area your in... some places aren't hiring as much as other
@@ace296703 That was my guess but I could not say with certainty.
It can take a while. Put in application 2 months ago and just got a phone interview scheduled for next week. Just be prepared because they will be ready to schedule Orientation during that call. Good luck
Is it a urine or hair test ? I take Lisdexamfetamine which is a ADHD medication, but may come up as Amphetamine. It’s came up before but my job just asked for a prescription. But I know some jobs don’t even want you on certain medications while driving.
It's urine but you'll list all medications and they be sure to account for that.
They don't want you to get out and look?
Yes. During testing you do it 2 times
on your study guide you have the in cab air brake test (6) listed before hooking up to a trailer (7). Does walmart want me to do the air brake test before hooking up to a trailer? I've always done it with the trailer.
They don't make you perform the test, they just ask you to say the steps
Do I need walk out and look behind the trailer during back up to dock
We do what's called a 360. You set yourself up in a place e to do a backing maneuver then get out and walk all the way around the vehicle. While doing this check for hazards EVERYWHERE! In the dock, the trailers, yellow poles, things on the ground etc.
I'd love to have that pretrip guide
Email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com I send it to ya
@@WalmartRich is it against Walmart policy to give out the pretrip guid?
Hey do you know if they will let you switch locations at onboarding ? A location to my house just showed up
Close, unfortunately, once you have accepted the offer. Letter to a place you are locked in there. For 1 year then you can transfer. When I got to onboarding and Seymour somebody in the class and they were going to Gas City and I said. Hey, I didn't even have, I'm that option and it's like a third of the distance to my house. I couldn't switch, but they let me do it about 6 months later on the downlow
I can appreciate your video's to a certain extent But I'm not sure giving a possible unqualified driver the upper hand is the best thing to do. Just my two cents
I can respect that. I discussed this with a few folks at walmart. We came to 2 conclusions.
1. I am not a CDT. I am only giving advice and opinions. What I am showing is really no different than what people learned in school, at a company, or with experience on the road. Anyone can Google map a store and see how this might look. The real fact is you can study all you want. What I did in this video is what I did for people in my class. A person in my class or putting in an app is, at that stage, no different. The main thing is can they physically perform. All the prep in the world won't help them actually perform.
2. If someone was to search out my videos, that is a good sign. It shows a driver that cares. We asked ourselves, would you rather work with a driver who doesn't care, or sommeone who does prep, thinks ahead, and wants to learn?
For those reasons I decided to answer the question. Many people asked about backing. It took me 5 videos to finally post it.
@@WalmartRich Thanks for the reply. At the end of the day it's your UA-cam channel. You worked hard and earned your position at WMT fair and square.
The title says it all "How to pass on boarding"
@@tomhicks2458 maybe the title is a poor way of saying things? Any driver can tell someone what to expect or what they went went through, but its by no mean no guarantee they will. I have had several people keep in contact with me. Even after watching my videos and private conversations they still don't pass. As you know, some drivers can, and some can't.
I appreciate this conversation.
So is this why every Walmart driver execute their manuevers the same way?
Yes. Walmart is self insured. So to eliminate accidents and incidents they retrain drivers to get in good habits. They worked in conjunction with the blue angel flight program and how they train thier pilots. Then adapted the training to drivers.
During onboarding do you do the road test in an automatic? I tested on a manual in school but drove automatic every day since 😬
I heard most locations have switched to auto
@@WalmartRich Appreciate the quick response! That’s my only big concern. I have OTR and yard dog experience so hopefully the backing will go smooth.
I’d be interested in learning more about how to pretrip is suppose to be done is it in another video?
I would like to receive the pre-trip guide?
Am I allowed to look out of the window? Are there autofails?
You can look out the window. You can't open the door
Do Walmart have any manual trucks, or are they all automatic?
There are some manuals left. You probably will road test in one. The new trucks they buy are all autos
Rich how is the weather most of the year ? ive never driven in the states before.
Anything north of Kentucky gets ice and snow from time to time in the winter months. Southern states are easier to drive in.
@@WalmartRich so you get to drive all year round ?
Thanks man
Anytime!
Thanks for the information..I'm gonna be going to boot camp next week.. could I please get a copy of the pre trip test thanks
Verbose
I'm a associate for walmart would like to know how to apply to become a driver
They had a program in Texas and Delaware last year. Rumor is it will be nationwide this year. Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
On that backing is the tandems all the way to the front?
Middle I belive
If you need to move them you may.
In Arkansas I don't think they will let us.......#sad
@@marcopolo_7429 if you ask, let me know what they say
How can I get a copy of the onboarding pretrip you made
Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
@@WalmartRich pretrip for walmart onboarding
@@WalmartRich I'm in central Illinois near Mattoon and trying to find a DC near me hiring
How do you apply if you have a CDL? What’s the best way to get on with Walmart?
I been told by a few people this week there is a line of about 3 weeks wait. But 2 people said they used me as a referral and got a call the next day. Idk if they correlate but fyi.
Apply at www.drive4walmart.com
You shod get a call to set up an interview. If you don't, email drkaraokedj@gmail.com I have another trick.
Ok thank you. Do you just call your closest DC? Like it’s impossible to get up with mine trying to call them.
@@allure7576 no when you apply online it will asked where you live and select the DC closest to you. When they call you they will give you all the options and locations available in your area. DCs dont do anything with the hiring process. All done on the website
@@WalmartRich Ok, thank you! I appreciate it. 🙏
So Mr. Rich? Can you slide tandems mid test?
Let me find out. No one ever asked
@@WalmartRich Thank You for the help Sir! I just got the email that other applicants are more qualified. I can only conclude that not currently having H endorsement has held me up. I’m in the process of getting it now.
I passed onboarding a year ago, I also had no experience in this type of backing, they agreed to teach me 2 extra days of backing with their instructors, along with another driver . I got to learn 2 different techniques of how to approach this test. In all honesty I do not think you explained this clearly enough. You left out a ton of details , part of which is that you used a pez dispenser, it's better to show people the articulation of the truck as compared with the orientation of the trailer, because you left out the part about correcting your position of you undershoot your setup, the instructor taught me you have to kick out the trailer to correct for that mistake. Plus there are 2 strategies to set up and execute this test, one is being closer to the cones and the other is closer to the trailer. Also for our tests there were 2 trailers, not 1
They do the test slightly different since I went through.
I agree a real truck or real model would have been better.
This video was meant to be an example not so much a how to video since Walmart limits what I can do to a point.
do they want you to buckle up during the backing test?
Yes I believe they did when I did it.
I'm just south of Memphis Tennessee but have a Texas license. Where should I try to hire in?
Where you live. You must live within 250miles of the DC you apply to. Maybe look and see what each location is GM or Grocery and decide. If you need help email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com
Cpuld I pls have that pretrip guide gonna send you an email on Saturday ty in advance
Yes ill send it in a reply.
Why is this an issue Walmart acting like their drivers doing something different or amazing their taking 3 year drivers treating them like new drivers I got offered a job at Walmart but seeing these videos make me want to go to another company it’s driving why are they making it all this stress why is they making a big deal over pre trip when it’s split seating
Walmart has a specific way they want things done. It's why they have one of the highest safety scores. The job is great. Benefits are amazing. It's not for everyone!
@@WalmartRich I’m in orientation now chose Walmart over my 5 other offers but I’m see how it goes
@@danielcausey7012 I'd love to hear your thoughts after
@@danielcausey7012 how did onboarding go?
Email sent
I'll check
Will you please email me a copy of the pretrip guide.
I dont know your email. Send me an email to drkaraokedj@gmail.com and I'll send it in a reply
If your a woman dont worry about backing they'll hire you anyway to fill there quota ,we had a woman in our class couldn't back a trailer to save her life they hired her anyway 6 backing incidence and 1 big accident before they finally fired her
Wow
@@WalmartRich that was at DC 6021 in 1995
@@WalmartRich I cant get over the size of your drivers numbers today I thought mine was big when I got hired I was in the 4500 class my friends were in the 2000 back then lol
What is your email? I’d love to have that pre trip paper
Sure thing. Drkaraokedj@gmail.com
I sent you an email thank you
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Thank you Russell
no wonder they're pulling people out of warehouses.
Its a program for people who work at walmart. Walmart is looking to hire 5000 drivers to eliminate outside carriers.
Definitely not hard
To some people it is. To some its not.
Good info thank you! I could not find you’re email to send you a message.
Drkaraokedj@gmail.com