Been off the road since 98

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by whitetailh, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. whitetailh

    whitetailh Bobtail Member

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    Thinking of Western Express. What are your opinions of this recent ad? I would be doing dry van NE Regional. Thanks all in advance.

    CDL A TRUCK DRIVER - MINIMUM PAY GUARANTEE - UP TO 50 CPM!
    HIGH PAYING JOB – NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
    Great New Pay Package for CDL A Truck Drivers! Western Express has great opportunities for both Flatbed and 53' Van Drivers. Earn Top Pay Now Plus GET The Security of a Minimum Pay Guarantee!

    Flatbed Truck Drivers. Earn up to $65,000/yr or more. New flat rate mileage pay on all practical miles. Earn $900 for your first 1,500 miles then 50 CPM for all additional miles.

    53’ Van Drivers. Make up to $55,000/yr or more. Earn $800 for your first 1,800 miles than get .50 CPM for all miles after. Switch to Western today and rest easy with a minimum pay guarantee and the opportunity to make more for driving more.

    Have your CDL from the military? Western Express has immediate openings for you. Also, hiring recent CDL A Grads with no driving experience. Paid training and one of the best starting CPM's for students in the industry. Call now to start earning MORE right away!

    DRIVE WITH WESTERN AND ENJOY:
    • No Unloading
    • Additional Pay for Flatbed: Stop Pay, layover pay, over-sized pay and new increased tarp pay
    • PAID VACATION
    • PRIORITY HOME TIME POLICY
    • NEWEST TRUCKS. We add new trucks to our fleet every year, so you’ll roll in advanced equipment that’s always some of the newest in the industry.
    PLUS...
    • EXCELLENT BENEFITS. You’ll enjoy quality health, dental, and vision starting as soon as 30 days. So you won’t have to wait 90 days like a lot of companies.
    • REFRESHER TRAINING- no tuition costs
    • Pet & Rider Policy
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Must be 22 years of age or older with CDL A
    • Must be available to run to receive minimum pay guarantee
    • Ask a recruiter for available job openings in your area- may vary by location.
     
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  3. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    You would have to do the refresher course going out with a trainer for a few weeks I would Guess. Who did you drive for in 98'? How is your work record since 98?
     
  4. whitetailh

    whitetailh Bobtail Member

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    Drove for DM Bowman in 98 then in 99 went local class B for waste management. Been there ever since, but need to get back over the road. That ad looks sweet, and why i'm looking for opinions on it. Also heard about the refresher course. Thanks!
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Bet u got that ad from cl didn't u?if this was such a great deal they wouldn't be advertising like they do and a lot of times n
    ts twice in the same day.up to means it'll take a miracle to reach their pay goal.
     
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  6. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Why not look into Abilene motor express? you should be able to get on there, but its reefer.
     
  7. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    don't know if it true, but some people say that western express is the place to go for drivers who have had " Issues " . But possibly a good place to work.
     
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  8. Evomalo

    Evomalo Road Train Member

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    Abilene is dry van and reefer.
     
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  9. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    i have to agree on the western thing. if you have a decent driving record i would go with a smaller comapny.
     
  10. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    You should go to Walmart. $82,000 starting pay
     
  11. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    will the op have a chance after being on hiatus since 98 ?
     
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