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Western Exp, Werner or Jim Palmer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rocknroller4, Nov 25, 2015.

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  1. Nov 25, 2015 #1
    Rocknroller4

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    Hi all. A recent CDL grad here. I'm not looking for "better" companies or anything as I am pretty limited due to being out of most hiring areas. Just curious if anyone has had any experience with the mentioned companies. Jim Palmer have APUs and are a reefer outfit but they want me to sign a 1 year agreement after training otherwise you pay back 3 grand if you decide to leave for whatever reason.

    I've heard more positive things about Western Express than Werner. What I've read on here anyway. I guess Swift is another option also. Thanks.
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2015 #2
    DC843

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    you have more options than that. what are some of the things you are looking for in a company? and where are you located?
     
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    HorseShoe

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    Jim Palmer. I don't know much about them, but I know enough about the others to say stay away.
     
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    HorseShoe

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    And you didnt read anything positive about Western or Werner on here. I can tell you that
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2015 #5
    Rocknroller4

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    Looking for Western 11. Van or reefer. No team driving training. I am on the West coast.
    No I haven't about Werner haha. Western Express about the same but most say it's what you make of it I guess.
     
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    DC843

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    I get no teaming training but are you open to operating as a team when you get done with training?
     
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    Rocknroller4

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    No team just solo.
     
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    pattyj

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    I drove for Werner back in 2002 for three years they were bad then and it sounds like they've gotten a whole lot worse.western I've heard is bad.Jim Palmer I think signing a year commitment would be chancing it when u have no idea what training and going solo is like.have u looked into other companies op?
     
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    Western 11 :

    James H. Clark & Son
    TWT Refrigerated Services
    Leavitt's Freight Service
     
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    Jim Palmer was bought by Wil-Trans so now is pulling Prime Brokered loads.
     
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