western hiring newbies?

only thing i can say is apply-dont know what the policy is but all they can do is say no?have heard of drivers there doing bad things but dont know if they had a record

 

My hubby started with Western at the end of April this year. While the pay isn't great, they do take newbies. DH was fresh out of school and hired. He was trained for 4-5 weeks and then sent out on his own. As for the post from the person not getting paid for 6 weeks, that is going to depend on the trainer I think. DH's trainer didn't like to turn in his trip-pak's until he had a certain number of miles. So the pay was sporadic during training. Now he gets paid every Friday like clockwork. The only complaint I have there is getting his pay stubs. Sometimes we have to request those.

Home time has been fine. They have gotten him home every time we have requested. Our Anniversary, doctor appointments, no problem. They do like you to stay out every once and a while, but that is just a company trying to make money. Can you really blame them?

Anyways, I don't thing they are all that bad. DH may look for something else after a year because the pay isn't the greatest. He has miles, we get paid. I have heard far worse stories from other people.

 

so sorry...

 

some of these companys i cannot find the requirements on the rookie drivers anyone kno

 

Check there website. google western express and they have it on there or give them a call. Think they have changed a few things but not much..

 

• Minimum Experience Required: 0.5 Year
• Minimum Age Required: 22
• DUI Accepted: Yes, if not within last 5 years.
• Felony Accepted: Yes, if not within last 5 years
• Maximum Moving Violations: No more than 3 in last 3 years
• Maximum Accidents: No more than 2 in last 3 years

HazMat Endorsement Required: No

Western Express is the name to remember for today's best career options. You will receive excellent pay, big miles, top-notch equipment, and the hometime that you deserve.

We have a combined network of 25 terminals throughout the United States, with our corporate office in Nashville, TN. You can count on a stable career with a growing company offering unbeatable driving opportunities in both our van and flatbed divisions.

Now Hiring Dry Van and Flatbed Company Drivers and Owner Operators.

1-day Orientation for Van Drivers
2-day Orientation for Flatbed Drivers
Paid Weekly, Direct Deposit, Layover Pay, Stop Off Pay

CDL-A, minimum 22 years old, 1 yr. experience

Flatbed drivers: TWIC Cards Required, or Apply Within 30 Days of Hire

Contact us today for more information.

Western Express: 877-316-7100

 

LOL and if you believe the above post is all there is to driving at Western, I have some swamp land in Florida I would be happy to sell you!

 

I've got 5.83 acres there in Golden Gate Estates myself! Can't give it away!

AFA Western Express they weren't hiring CDL grads when I called. I start school tomorrow. I can throw a rock from the school and hit their yard. My teacher said they will hire from him. My school is 2 months 5 days a week. Not a CDL mill.

I talked to one of their drivers when I was getting my learner permit. He was running dedicated, 4 days a week and bringing home some decent coin.

I am going to apply there.

 

who here from western got the news propaganda letter?just love how this is be being turned into we are doing all this for you.need to see the dentist.didn't they get government bailout money to help stay open then cut pay?to the cali recruiter please define great pay/miles/equipment and lets compare to what smx had or other current companies

 

no that came from bubba junk dot com they do take newbeis