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Western Express

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by Ga. Clawhammer, Jan 13, 2012.

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  1. Jan 13, 2012 #1
    Ga. Clawhammer

    Ga. Clawhammer Bobtail Member

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    This has got to be the worst Company i have ever driven for, they are all liars from the recruiters on down the line, I was told 34cpm but after orientation it came down to 32.. I only lasted 2 weeks that was enough for me & how about the $15 tarp pay what a joke!!! & the best was the Long Island N.Y to Lowellville Ohio garbage run. if I want to haul garbage I'll get a job with the City Of Atlanta!!!! I told my DM I was bringing truck to terminal to turn it in she informed me I had to pickup a load in order to bring it to a terminal, I did not have the timbers or straps cause my load was T-called & the other driver didn't have any, I told her i was not getting it loaded they had a choice either I bring it to Terminal or the Pilot parking lot, I left it at the Pilot!!! they tried to hold my last check for truck recovery but the DOT safety admin on load securement for my DM trying to force me to pickup a load I could not properly secure & Dept of Labor wage & hour says different, they will be sending me a check.... They are not on real good graces with the DOT anyway. I would advise any driver new or experience to stay away from the crooks
     
    Ga. Clawhammer, Jan 13, 2012
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  3. Jan 13, 2012 #2
    drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    Abandoning a truck isn't real smart either...I would've just drove the truck back to them...

    Good luck trying to find a driving job now...you screwed yourself.
     
    drvrtech77, Jan 13, 2012
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    The Challenger and Gears Thank this.
  4. Jan 13, 2012 #3
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    Took the words right out of my mouth, drvrtech77.

    What were you thinking clawhammer?:biggrin_25513:
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2012 #4
    Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    Seriously? 2 weeks? Boy you really gave it your all.....
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2012 #5
    Driverbb

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    I drove for L J Kennedy for just about 2 years before they closed their doors. I hauled trash,steel,lumber anything they asked me to I hauled. trapped in all kinds of weather. and you gave it two weeks wow bet your proud of yourself. now reach around and pat yourself on the back

    btw I've done that Long Island N.Y to Lowellville Ohio run more the once the trash are in bags all ya gotta do is strap it and put 2 to 3 signs on the trailer get to lowville unstrap it they push it off...
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2012 #6
    SAMMY6969

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    WOW A WHOLE 2 WKS...LOL..LOOK I WORKED FOR WESTERN...DID THAT RUN ALSO...I TOLD DISPATCH...NICELY,,,,DUDE ILL RUN WHAT EVER U WANT ME TOO..BUT U THINK U CAN GET ME OFF THIS BS GARBAGE...REPLY WAS. LOL..NO PROBLEM GV ME A FEW DAYS......THAT WAS IT DONE DEAL......IF U COME IN WITH A attitude ..U WONT GET CRAP.....AND THEN U THINK F THE COMOANY...Y..CAUSE THEY DID NOT GIVE YOU WHAT U WANTED WHEN U WANTED IT ..AND PROBERLY WITH ATTUDE....LOL. GET USE TO IT..OR GO TO FASTFOOD......I HV NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT WESTERN...YOU DUD NOT GIVE THEM A CHANCE......GOOD LUCK TRUCK abandonment ,,OF ANYKIND. YOUR F,,,,
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2012 #7
    snowman01

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    Guess I'm on the same page as everyone here. 2 friggen weeks??? Abandoning the truck at a place they didn't authorize? I once left a truck in a truckstop but that was at the direction of Swift and did not have a problem with my DAC. Not the right stuff for the load? You know how many times I was sent for a load and had to buy dunnage but was then re-imbursed after calling my boss first? It's not unusual in flatbedding.
    You sound like a problem driver to me. I think that THEY are lucky to be rid of YOU not the other way around. You walked in with an attitude and it sunk you.
    Your not going to get any love from this corner my friend.
     
    snowman01, Jan 14, 2012
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  10. Jan 14, 2012 #8
    pilottravel2002

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    they will ruin your dac,and good luck finding another job.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2012 #9
    pilottravel2002

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    u should leave the truck at the terminal and hand the keys to the shop at least,no if somebody steal or break on that truck guess what is gonna be on you.
     
    pilottravel2002, Jan 14, 2012
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  12. Jan 14, 2012 #10
    Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    I had to re read this just for a good LOL.


    Nice abandonment. Good luck getting another job.
     
    Jorihe84, Jan 14, 2012
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