Review for EW Wylie DRIVER BEWARE

Rightaway · Dec 27, 2016

ravensix said: ↑

Suppose to say DAC report not Facebook
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I did'nt think so ...

Rightaway · Dec 27, 2016

Anonymousproxy said: ↑

No, I didn't mean that, I meant that very few companies are going to allow a drive to just deadhead like 1k miles without permission or routing just to turn the truck in and quit. most companies I had left always routed me back towards their yard and I got paid on my last check. If the driver just decides to up and go driving all the way back to the yard, like 1k miles or so, without being routed or getting an ok from his or her dispatch, usually that's an unauthorized move, and yes they can deduct the cost of those miles from a driver's pay. That's the rules at almost every company ive worked at, and also usually spelled out very clearly in writing at those places. In fact if I owned a company I would have that rule in place too.

Obviously you misread my last post. I'm not an *** kisser to companies I work for, but I've had enough years (just over 20)in this industry witnessing the ignorance of some drivers. of course if the driver gets routed in they should get paid. But either deliver that last load or drop in in the yard after getting written instructions or permission from the boss. That way the driver covers his or her rear when it comes to getting paid.
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Rightaway · Dec 27, 2016

superflow said: ↑

If you're referring to Satan yes... But if you're referring to the art of warfare no , sometimes the does get the high ground, the only recourse is to draw him out of this position
.... A good example of this is in the battle of Gettysburg
General Robert e Lee made the biggest mistake he has ever made with Pickett's charge
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Right on, the proper authority and power always removes the spirit of satan's hierarchy hosts.

Rightaway · Dec 27, 2016

Thanks to ALL for your replies. I have moved on with a different thought direction of ownership as opposed to O/O while employed. I paid the cost to learn flatbed is not for me while it works well for others.

reddove · Jan 2, 2017

I worked at E.W. twice and 90% of that post is true. Now about returning the truck you have to be smart about. I waited until I got a load going to the terminal and then quit. Clean out the truck and take pictures of it inside and out so that they can't put crap on your DAC. There is a lot of favoritism there too. They would give me all the loads that nobody else wanted. I didn't mind going to states where it's -20 with the windchill but not for nearly 3 months!

Heavychains915 · Feb 23, 2021

Rightaway said: ↑

Please be mindful the recruiter’s job is to recruit YOU.
If you are new to flatbed I highly encourage you to search for a company that offers hands-on-training with an experienced teacher/trainer. Flatbed can be very dangerous and costly if you do not know what you are doing.

After you receive an approval to begin training at E.W. Wylie you will be given a choice to fly or drive an Enterprise rental for orientation which begins each Monday of the week and lasts until Friday at check-out 12p.m. On Sunday you will arrive at the Biltmore Main and Suites in West Fargo, ND. Service is fairly descent. Return the rental immediately. You’re allowed to bring your spouse on the trip – car rental only. Please don’t ask if they will cover a flight for your spouse.

Driver turnarounds are way too high so company losses are on the rise. The powers that be are not paying attention. I am talking way above the Chief Operating Officer who does not have the ability to diffuse a disgruntled experience but adds more fuel. The Humble location closed last week (7-2016).

E.W. Wylie provides Subway cards for dinner in the amount of $10 for the week. Corporate training is class room style with a projector and one day outside of the classroom. In training you will be given an option to select a truck. Please don’t bother take WHATEVER they give you otherwise it will become another hassle.

First introduction to DM when he calls your phone after you’ve left a message is “WHAT”. Hello to the start of a downward disastrous spiral. Quit immediately if this happens and speak to the recruiter although nothing will change. Now you see why the business relationship becomes a form of HADES. You WILL NOT MAKE MONEY … I REPEAT YOU WILL NOT MAKE MONEY AT THIS COMPANY. I can prove how many miles I’ve driven along with the pay received. They WILL NOT have your best interest. Believe me…. And once you have taken the chance and you witness the same outcome, you will quit the company. They will demand you to return the truck to West Fargo, ND and pick up a load returning. UNBELIEVABLE!!! NOT written anywhere in the SOP's. If you do not agree to pick up a load to return the tractor, although you have terminated the employment you will be threatened. KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL NOT GET PAID FOR RETURNING THE TRACTOR. However, another threat is to report abandonment on your DAC report because you refused to pick up a load to make them money. You are driving 1,000 plus miles and you're not making money either. The Ops manager will say in demand with a rude and aggressive tone, “you will pay for the fuel cost associated with returning empty.” Fifteen minutes later you might receive a call from the Chief Operating Officer. What a BIG waste of time!!!!!!!

IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY YOU WILL NOT SEE THEM. Once you return home they will harass you (calling authorities) if you decline their telephone calls after only two days. Keep in mind you've been on the road for two months at this point and home for two days!!!!!! Talked to drivers who were out much longer say three months and made $2800/mo. living in California. GEEEEZ! Too many stories to write about on this post, maybe complete in an ebook. More details to come. These are not opinions but facts and all can be proven.

I have paid for this experience to give it to you for free. Heed wisely.Don't waste your time. Join a company whose management team is diverse and genuinely care about its team. Life is too short - get with a powerful team of players who will embrace your best!

All the best!
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I heard they do a hair drug test is that true?

Pepper24 · Feb 23, 2021

Heavychains915 said: ↑

I heard they do a hair drug test is that true?
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After what this guy posted about the job, and all your concerned about is there drug testing?Ps this thread is pretty old

Frank Speak · Feb 25, 2021

Heavychains915 said: ↑

I heard they do a hair drug test is that true?
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I heard they get the hair from a most private area, and the tweezers they use are old and don’t grip very well. Of course, that’s just a rumor I heard.

sweetlou2688 · Jul 31, 2021

How is their flatbed securement training for new flatbedders. If anybody doesn't mind sharing I'd appreciate it ☺️

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