any one else attending orientation 5/27/14?

Discussion in 'Western Express' started by Randokuky, May 24, 2014.

  1. Randokuky

    Randokuky Light Load Member

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    Will anyone on here be going thru 3 days of boredom with me? Looking forward to meeting everyone and starting this chapter.
     
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  3. Randokuky

    Randokuky Light Load Member

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    What's this I hear even with exp I have to ride with a trainer for 2 weeks.......if this is true I'll be back on a greyhound heading home soon.
     
  4. Randokuky

    Randokuky Light Load Member

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    Yeah so um.....there is 122 new hires in just this "class" there isn't enuff seats for everyone........
     
  5. Randokuky

    Randokuky Light Load Member

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    There is also a guy here that is all of 600 pounds and has a TRACHEOSTOMY!!! How the hell its that safe?
     
  6. jerseyguy71

    jerseyguy71 Light Load Member

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    a cdl & pulse is enough for western...trust me
     
  7. jerseyguy71

    jerseyguy71 Light Load Member

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    and actually if you have exp they should only make you an eval 1...meaning you go out with a trainer for a week...you usually end up with them for 4=5 days because based on what they tell the company they'll have you recover a truck & start you solo
     
  8. mixonjr

    mixonjr Light Load Member

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    Do what I should have done and got back on the bus first day of orientation. I still don't know how they get away with how the operate!!
     
  9. jerseyguy71

    jerseyguy71 Light Load Member

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    idk either but they are no longer my problem:biggrin_255:
     
  10. Randokuky

    Randokuky Light Load Member

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    Well I asked around and I'm not an eval after this eobr class and a few other stops I'm good to go. The first day was chaos but it wasn't to bad....there is like 5 or 6 guys that for health reasons shouldn't be driving, but we all know if western didn't hire them someone else would. Unless it its just a major cluster f, I don't mind the orientation process. I'm more interested in the dm, load planners. I talked to more then enuff drivers before I came and they say miles are there, every now and then they will pull a bone head move with loads that can't be made on time. Just have to explain it, its not a big deal. But I guess we will see. I'm only giving them 6 months so.
     
  11. huggyb45

    huggyb45 Bobtail Member

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    I have been considering signing on with them due to the fact its been about 5 years since i drove tractor trailer and have no recent experience.Please keep updating your thoughts and feelings about the company.
     
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