Western Express

Idk I'm sure everything I would say about these soul sucking leaches has already been said. Spent 5 of the longest, most dreadful weeks of my life working for these ########. Was otr flatbedder for 3ish years, decided regional would be a step in the right direction to local. Huge mistake. Only reason I worked 5 weeks was because I couldn't get a load home.

They promised me regional, got stuck otr.
Promised 1500mi = $900 + 50cpm after. Made sure I didn't get that. And I hustle my ### off. The closer I got, the longer I waited for load dispatches. My last week I was at 1200ish on Thursday. Friday rolls around, wait all day for a 150mi run home. At which time I turned in the truck and said peace.
Stuck me with trainer for a week because I couldn't double clutch during their driving test. Haven't double clutched since school.
Plus everyone who works there treats you like you're scum and you should be grateful for the scraps they give you.

If you're thinking about Western Express, run, as fast as you can, run!

Btw I was flatbed division.

Only thing I did like about the company was that they have very nice trucks. And they have a safety class during their arduous orientation that was actually very useful.

 

Thanks. I'm with a local company hauling containers, they're OK, not great. 1099ing me. Trying to get into tankers bc I have the endorsement, and a hazmat.

 

I actually hope they do. Lol

Forgot to mention something about these scumbags. In orientation, they force you to buy their hardhats, safety vests, and gloves even if you bring your own, like me, for $12.50! Every week on your paystub, you'll see a $2 or $2.50(?) deduction. What for I asked? It's a payroll and monthly ez-pass/prepass fee. So you're basically paying them to write you a paycheck and to not pay your own tolls.

 

I definitely had one in my truck, I worked in Jan this year. Maybe it truely was revoked Ave they just kept them there to make the driver feel better? Definitely regret my decision to work for them... Didn't do my research, was in a pickle and signed on first company that called.