Walmart here I come!

Congratulations! You will be down in this area frequently just like Sealy and New Braunfels drivers are up in the Sanger area too, so you will cross paths with a few of the Texas drivers here on the board.

 

Congrats. Glad we could help. I was where you are over a year ago...time flies. Before you know it, you'll be passing on YOUR experiences and advice, and this thread will live on forever.

 

Hey Guys. I just wanted to give you an update. On the 11th I went to the DC in Beaver Dam for an interview, pre-trip and driving test. I passed those and signed the conditional offer. I was then sent for a DOT physical and drug screen. I am now waiting for the CBC to come back and I will be good to go. I was offered a 6/3 schedule during the interview. My HAZMAT license showed up the same day(took only 2 weeks). Everyone at the DC were very pleasant and professional.

I want to thank every one of you who gave advice through this entire thead. Your help and advice helped immensely.

Thanks Guys!!!

 

You're gonna LOVE the 6/3. Its more like 5.5/3.5 cuz you'll hit your 70 hours midway into your 6th day, then 3 1/2 days off! Little less money than a 5/2 but the time off, to me anyway, is worth more than the little money I'd lose per year. Works out about $5,000 less per year based on a $300 ADP. A three day weekend every week is fine with me.

Can't believe your haz mat came so fast. You're obviously not in NY LOL.

Well congrats. Takes about 2 weeks for the CBC to come back, then an orientation date. Welcome.

 

I was suprised the HAZMAT came back so fast. I think it was because I have a TWIC card and I believe Homeland does both background checks.
I'm hoping I have a few hours left on the 6/3 so I can work a little extra. It will be hard getting used to not staying out for 1-3 weeks and having 1-3 days off(OK. That part I won't miss...). I'll miss not spending alot of time with my wife(umm, I won't miss that, either). I'll miss becoming a big, dirty, sweaty mess when loading and unloading(you see my point). I can't wait to get started!

 

Congratulations Bill. No surprise your hazmat came back quickly from the DHS. It helps when you have a clear background. Having a TWIC card does not matter since DHS does a new background check each time.

 

Hi guys and gals, I have been keeping an eye on this thread for quick some time now. I enjoy reading this thread, you are professional, courteous, and helpful. From all of your comments it looks like Walmart is a place that you truly can build a career in driving. Thanks to this thread I have been seriously considering applying to Walmart. I have been driving since '01, but took a mechanic job, 4 years ago and didn't get back in a truck until 1 1/2 years ago. My question is about the min. requirement of 3 years current driving experience. This that a consecutive 3 years, or a collective 3 years? Thank you all for your insight and knowledge and especially for your professionalism. Anthony

 

Anthony, the problem you would run into is the minimum mileage driving requirement for each of the past 3 years.


Minimum qualifications for Walmart drivers:

• Interstate Class A Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat Endorsement (or willing to obtain Hazmat Endorsement – including cleared background check – within 60 days of a conditional offer)
• Three years of current over-the-road tractor/trailer experience
• Minimum of 50,000 miles over-the-road tractor/trailer experience in each of the last three years
• Minimum of 250,000 miles over-the-road tractor/trailer experience
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle resulting in a fatality (lifetime)
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 10 years
• No more than 1 non-preventable accident while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years
• No more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years
• No serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three years
• No convictions for a DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving with alcohol/drugs involved within the last 10 years

 

As Tom has eluded to, the requirement is the last three consecutive years. You'd have to keep at it for another year and a half. It'll be worth the wait though.