You wish you had it this good :) Watkins & Shepard

and what makes you the authority on what is good and what is bad? if someone is happy driving for a particular company, then so be it. We should all be so lucky to be as experienced as you and to work for the greatest trucking company in the world. more power to you!!!

 

Yeah, I've heard here in the past Watkins is good, and if I were looking to go back, Watkins would be on my short list.

I'm scheduled to go back to SwiftQuit the day after doomsday.

 

There is no requirement on this site to be a "authority" on anything. But having a opinion is allowed. If you have half your work force beating a path to the door each year, then something is wrong.
Don't know if my company is the greatest company in the world, but it is a lot better then even your above average OTR company and they don't have to advertise all over the country to try to fill their trucks.

 

danc694u,

I wish W/S would expand in FL. They seem like a really good outfit to work for. Those numbers for people quitting are amazing considering how many companies hire students. That is why I am doing my research and choosing very carefully on who I go to. You have very good info and I look forward to seeing more of it. If it is worth it by the time I get my CDL, I may just move to GA to get on with w/s.

Kinghunter

 

Companies have discovered they can actually make money off the government by kicking out their vets and hiring students. Know that a 'vet' at some outfits is someone with six-months' experience. Insiders just have to be good actors when they whine to the feds about a phantom driver shortage. Some insiders at some outfits have become such good actors at retelling the lie they could win Oscars.

 

That sounds like a great company in this day and age.

 

Tip it is remarkable on how long you have to be where you are considered a vet. When I started my first job, i was considered a vet after 6 months but at another you were not one till you were there 3 years.

Kinghunter

 

Does anybody here know if W/S has stopped hiring new drivers? (Yes I know, I will call Monday morning I'm just asking around)

I was planing to go to their 30 day training school in April, but with the country in a big slow down I'm wondering if I have missed my chance for awhile.