Western Express contract??

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    Hi everyone, we are here at orientation for Western Express this week. I’ve seen some videos on YouTube saying that they make you sign a contract for a year and if you don’t fulfill it they make you pay $2500 for your trainer training you. Can anyone confirm this please? I am going to ask tomorrow in orientation before I sign anything. I hope this isn’t true, we just spent 26 hours on a crowded bus getting here. Thank you all in advance!
     
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    Maybe you should of asked that before a 26 hour bus ride....
    Do you already have a CDL?
     
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    I did and the recruiter said no but just wanted to double check with anyone here
     
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    Yes I already have my CDL
     
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    It’s probably if they train you to get your cdl there charging for,Not the traditional ride along with a driver trainer for a week or so starting out.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    That did not occur while I was there way back when; and I have not heard that from more recent drivers either. All you gotta do is ask in orientation.
     
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    Don't wait until tomorrow, ask them now!
     
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    When I was there there was a 1 year contract but that was for orientation. I already had my CDL at the time as well.
     
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    Were you at the Nashville terminal? What do you mean for orientation? I do have my CDL and I am currently here at orientation.
     
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