The Walmart Skinny v2020

Good luck, driver!

 

Yes, that’s what I’m saying. At least in my DC and the DC’s I work with.

I see where the confusion lies, as some think managing means micromanaging.

Here is an example of management…

Dispatch/management: “Driver, get that trailer to its destination on time, without breaking the law and without wrecking” “Report back when you get that done and we’ll assign you something new”

Here is an example of micromanagement…

Dispatch/management: “Driver, go get that trailer but before you do, tie your shoes and ensure you fuel your truck completely. Check back here so we can verify truck is fueled” “After getting clearance, proceed on your assigned route. Do not deviate in that route. Once at location, phone in and verify with us that you’re actually there.” “Once unloaded, call us again to verify again.” “Once you leave, do not deviate from route and verify your position at every rest stop or break you take” “Are your shoes still tied?” “Verify shoes are tied and call to verify” And on, and on, blah blah

That’s a somewhat distorted example of the difference between managing and micromanaging. No disrespect to DD-214 holders, but 5 minutes in the military and you’d immediately recognize the hilarity in that…as that 2nd example is exactly what the (at least the Army) military is like.

I get it, WM rules and way of doing things aren’t for everyone. To each their own. But honestly, of all my trucking jobs (and I’ve driven for more than a few), WM is the LEAST micromanaging company I’ve worked for.

Again, from my perspective.

 

Put in your messages? What messages? At my Walmart, it's open up N-transit and CLICK ONE BUTTON that show you've arrived. One button. THE HORROR! And you realize, N-transit is how we get paid, right? Clicking that one button shows you've arrived, so you can get paid for that arrival (as well as departure, as we get paid for that too). Imagine that, a company asking you to click one button so they can pay you for what you're doing...

That is a federal, as well as state requirement...to show you've taken your breaks. So ANY company, requiring you adhere to lawful mandates is micromanaging? And again, in my neck of the woods (CA), we get paid for our breaks. So yea, twist my arm to earn more money.

Who is "they're"? You've got someone visiting your truck after 2 hours to manually unplug your inverter? Or maybe your inverter is wired to the internet, and "they" remotely shut it down, My inverter is on an old fashion timer, Does it shut off after 2 hours? Yup. Do I wine about it? Nope. Ever since the ancient Greeks invented portable plugin inverters, I've been lucky to have unlimited AC power without THE MAN KNOWING ABOUT IT!

I've had my fair of video reviews. Have those review sessions ever devolved into blaming and finger pointing and threats? Never. Most of my video reviews involve pointing out me tailgating or driving too fast. The few hard brakes I've watched involving my driving, were immediately dismissed once the video was reviewed. Safety and accountability. Too much to ask?

I'm not kidding myself or anyone. Working at my DC is great, We've got a great GTM, great managers, good safety department, and nice equipment and facilities. I honestly feel for anyone who works, or has worked at a crappy place with unbearable rules. If that's what it's like at other DC's, then I can sympathize. Micromanaged is not even close to my working conditions.

 

TL; DR; Youtube truckers are still lying

My choice picks from Youtube Walmart drivers: 'Most drivers are making around $110,000 a year', 'There are a lot of schedules like five-on-five-off to pick from; I just like OTR'

Maybe it's just that the waves of veteran drivers that won't touch Walmart or these '$2,950 a week' to '$6,000 a week' LTL companies with a ten-foot-pole just don't like the shirts.... lol

 

I would have to see proof of $2950 or $6000 ltl before i can comment

 

I'll let you know the second I get thrown under the bus. Keep holding your breath waiting for that to happen...

 

Sorry its two weeks pay, but im not on YouTube.