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does anyone know anything about Wil-Trans?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by jeepnut, Jun 18, 2008.

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  1. Jun 18, 2008 #1
    jeepnut

    jeepnut Bobtail Member

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    From what I hear Wil-Trans is a sister Co. of Prime and they just haul refer. I have been looking at and talking to just about all the companies, and have found a lot of info on this site. But a friend of mine knows one of the trainers and gave me her number. I had a long talk with her it doesn't sound that bad. It's a smaller company out of Springfield, Mo (we are moving to that area) that hauls from Prime's load boards. I was just wondering if anyone had any problems with them that I should be aware of. I think I am going with this one. I have had my class A since 97 and have Hazmat. But I've only had local jobs and they are the only one that are not making me sign a contract and go to their school. I will be team driving with a trainer for 6-9 weeks before I can go on my own.
     
    jeepnut, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. Jul 1, 2008 #2
    Mike's_Chick

    Mike's_Chick Light Load Member

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    My husband has been driving for them for a couple of months now and he has no complaints. He went through their school and everything. He said that he wants to stay with them even after his contract expires.
     
    Mike's_Chick, Jul 1, 2008
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  4. Jul 2, 2008 #3
    jugg

    jugg Light Load Member

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    is this engelwood cowboys friend from florida..
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2008 #4
    jeepnut

    jeepnut Bobtail Member

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    Thank's... That's good to hear. I start on July 14, So maybe I'll run into him. I was told I can take both of my kids with me, all of the other companies said they had to be at least 10 or 12. My yungest is 7 and she wasn't happy when I said my son could go but not her, but now she's OK :)
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2011 #5
    Liedl13

    Liedl13 Light Load Member

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    How long do they usually stay out? Do they offer any regional?
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2011 #6
    mgt1085

    mgt1085 Medium Load Member

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    wil-trans like most reefer companies want u do stay out for a while and i dont think they offer regional but maybe im wrong good luck
     
    mgt1085, Apr 6, 2011
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  9. Apr 6, 2011 #7
    Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    16 or 18 months of team last time I talked to them. That is your training period.

    Have you talked to Conway TL?

    I know Swift would hire you with going to school. Just start out cheap.
     
    Rug_Trucker, Apr 6, 2011
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  10. Jan 24, 2012 #8
    seabee55

    seabee55 Bobtail Member

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    Hey Jeepnut, I saw your request about wiltrans.Well unless things have changed with them since a few years ago,when i drove for em, I'll give you the basics. They get about 20 new employes in there trainning class a week,because they loose about that many....You will be a team driver unless you op for a truck lease,inwhich case they are the only ones making money. So as a team driver you will be pushed to get to your stop,then you'll sit for a day or more before you get a load out (prime drivers get em first,wiltrans getem next) so you only get about 2000 miles maybe per driver.Thats not much of a paycheck. You have advantage if you live close to terminal, otherwise when your coming off home time and your team driver is'nt in the area,(the truck is never parked)they will put you with another driver until your paths cross,might be anywhere from a few days to a week or more. So travel lite.And some of the drivers you wil be stuck with are real scum bags. The dispatchers are very condisending,and the the paperwork and qualquam,(onboard computer)Q an A you have go through with each stop is way overkill. Best advice: steer clear, and go to PRIME, its a little better.
     
    seabee55, Jan 24, 2012
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  11. Jan 24, 2012 #9
    Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    Guy haven't been back:
    Last Seen: 07.12.2008 01.00 AM

    Almost 4 years!:biggrin_25521:

    But thanks for the info.
     
    Bigarmin88, Jan 24, 2012
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  12. Feb 8, 2012 #10
    mickeyinlasvegas

    mickeyinlasvegas Light Load Member

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    My brother worked for them for about Five Months. Brought the Truck back and quit. Said he couldn't make any money. He was leasing
     
    mickeyinlasvegas, Feb 8, 2012
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