Walmart here I come!

MACK E-6 · May 22, 2017

Coover said: ↑

Well the problem seems that most drivers are failing because "they drive like they always do" . I believe you can either prove you can do a proper pre-trip, drive safely, and back/maneuver a combination vehicle properly while sitting in driver seat buckled in... Or you can't. I know this is a sore subject but I like this job and I want it to remain a good quality job with quality drivers,people, and all that comes along with it. I'm not in favor of drivers with bad habits, cutting corners, and sour attitudes putting on a one day game face getting hired and ruining it for everyone else when they f-up.
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In light of Walmart's phone policy and its unintended consequences, and now the cameras you all apparently have coming, that horse may have already left the barn.

Coover · May 22, 2017

MACK E-6 said: ↑

In light of Walmart's phone policy and its unintended consequences, and now the cameras you all apparently have coming, that horse may have already left the barn.
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You may be correct. Regardless where someone works, I guess my requirements and views of a professional driver are a little old fashioned and outdated. Haven't quite caught up to the new style.

drozzer69 · May 23, 2017

In my humble opinion, many businesses have phone policies in some form or manner. Look at our stores for example. Your not allowed to have your phone on you if you work out on the sales floor.

Same goes for the cameras. Majority of businesses have cameras now for "security" purposes. The cameras are coming, just a matter of time. It isn't because they don't trust us. It has to do with lawyers. Last I checked, the name on the door says Walmart. They are going to do what they feel necessary to protect their business. If anything, the camera will do two things. 1 make driver be honest about their driving and 2 help back you if you are involved in an accident.

There are many things in this industry that we have not liked. Many changes have happened and will continue to happen. As a professional driver, you either learn to adapt to these new changes or make our own change whether it's deciding to be your own boss or leave the industry entirely. I personally have in this for 19 years. I enjoy what I do. It provides a steady income for me and my family. I plan to adapt to the changes as they come. Even if I'm not comfortable with them.

kruz1980 · May 23, 2017

drozzer69 said: ↑

In my humble opinion, many businesses have phone policies in some form or manner. Look at our stores for example. Your not allowed to have your phone on you if you work out on the sales floor.

Same goes for the cameras. Majority of businesses have cameras now for "security" purposes. The cameras are coming, just a matter of time. It isn't because they don't trust us. It has to do with lawyers. Last I checked, the name on the door says Walmart. They are going to do what they feel necessary to protect their business. If anything, the camera will do two things. 1 make driver be honest about their driving and 2 help back you if you are involved in an accident.

There are many things in this industry that we have not liked. Many changes have happened and will continue to happen. As a professional driver, you either learn to adapt to these new changes or make our own change whether it's deciding to be your own boss or leave the industry entirely. I personally have in this for 19 years. I enjoy what I do. It provides a steady income for me and my family. I plan to adapt to the changes as they come. Even if I'm not comfortable with them.
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Drozzer69, I couldn't agree more.

NYVET · May 23, 2017

drozzer69 said: ↑

In my humble opinion, many businesses have phone policies in some form or manner. Look at our stores for example. Your not allowed to have your phone on you if you work out on the sales floor.

Same goes for the cameras. Majority of businesses have cameras now for "security" purposes. The cameras are coming, just a matter of time. It isn't because they don't trust us. It has to do with lawyers. Last I checked, the name on the door says Walmart. They are going to do what they feel necessary to protect their business. If anything, the camera will do two things. 1 make driver be honest about their driving and 2 help back you if you are involved in an accident.

There are many things in this industry that we have not liked. Many changes have happened and will continue to happen. As a professional driver, you either learn to adapt to these new changes or make our own change whether it's deciding to be your own boss or leave the industry entirely. I personally have in this for 19 years. I enjoy what I do. It provides a steady income for me and my family. I plan to adapt to the changes as they come. Even if I'm not comfortable with them.
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Wow Matt, couldn't have said it any better! I always tell people to think about K-Mart, and where they are today, all because they did NOT adapt to the changing economy, consumer demands and their competition. They were complacent in their position at the top...but Walmart knows better. Walmart adapts as necessary, and not all changes will be popular, but guess what...we'll still have a job ten or twenty years from now! Like you said, the name on the door is Walmart, and nobody is forced to apply, interview, accept or stay in the job. I do think the phone policy is a bit extreme, but my paycheck is big, steady, and doesn't bounce, so I'll do what they tell me to. Many drivers won't even consider Walmart because of the policies, but if they only knew how much better if they would be in every way, the policies would not be a big deal. As for drivers already working for Walmart...I hear all the complaining, mostly from the old timers, but if it's so bad, why are they still here? Because they KNOW this is still, and always will be, the best job in the general non-specialized industry! Everyone needs to realize that if Wal-Mart is making unpopular changes, don't they think every other company is doing so as well?

As for cameras...I have my own and always will, regardless of whether or not my truck will have one, because it covers my ###! Video doesn't lie. My feeling is, anyone against cameras probably shouldn't be here, because if you drive safe and legal, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. I would ask anyone against them, what are you afraid of? Drive like the pro you are, keep your #### hand off your phone, and go home the same way you came in...alive and employed. Before I transferred, we had two drivers fired for texting. Really? Was the message THAT important? I look at it like this...Wal-Mart is giving me all the necessary tools to be successful, to keep me safe and legal, and they pay me very very well, so all I have to do is follow a few rules and smile every other Thursday! And it's a big smile!

Blueneck · May 23, 2017

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Congrats to you! Maybe you're taking this guy's place?

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Omg so funny

kruz1980 · May 23, 2017

NYVET said: ↑

Wow Matt, couldn't have said it any better! I always tell people to think about K-Mart, and where they are today, all because they did NOT adapt to the changing economy, consumer demands and their competition. They were complacent in their position at the top...but Walmart knows better. Walmart adapts as necessary, and not all changes will be popular, but guess what...we'll still have a job ten or twenty years from now! Like you said, the name on the door is Walmart, and nobody is forced to apply, interview, accept or stay in the job. I do think the phone policy is a bit extreme, but my paycheck is big, steady, and doesn't bounce, so I'll do what they tell me to. Many drivers won't even consider Walmart because of the policies, but if they only knew how much better if they would be in every way, the policies would not be a big deal. As for drivers already working for Walmart...I hear all the complaining, mostly from the old timers, but if it's so bad, why are they still here? Because they KNOW this is still, and always will be, the best job in the general non-specialized industry! Everyone needs to realize that if Wal-Mart is making unpopular changes, don't they think every other company is doing so as well?

As for cameras...I have my own and always will, regardless of whether or not my truck will have one, because it covers my ###! Video doesn't lie. My feeling is, anyone against cameras probably shouldn't be here, because if you drive safe and legal, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. I would ask anyone against them, what are you afraid of? Drive like the pro you are, keep your #### hand off your phone, and go home the same way you came in...alive and employed. Before I transferred, we had two drivers fired for texting. Really? Was the message THAT important? I look at it like this...Wal-Mart is giving me all the necessary tools to be successful, to keep me safe and legal, and they pay me very very well, so all I have to do is follow a few rules and smile every other Thursday! And it's a big smile!
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NYVET said: ↑

Wow Matt, couldn't have said it any better! I always tell people to think about K-Mart, and where they are today, all because they did NOT adapt to the changing economy, consumer demands and their competition. They were complacent in their position at the top...but Walmart knows better. Walmart adapts as necessary, and not all changes will be popular, but guess what...we'll still have a job ten or twenty years from now! Like you said, the name on the door is Walmart, and nobody is forced to apply, interview, accept or stay in the job. I do think the phone policy is a bit extreme, but my paycheck is big, steady, and doesn't bounce, so I'll do what they tell me to. Many drivers won't even consider Walmart because of the policies, but if they only knew how much better if they would be in every way, the policies would not be a big deal. As for drivers already working for Walmart...I hear all the complaining, mostly from the old timers, but if it's so bad, why are they still here? Because they KNOW this is still, and always will be, the best job in the general non-specialized industry! Everyone needs to realize that if Wal-Mart is making unpopular changes, don't they think every other company is doing so as well?

As for cameras...I have my own and always will, regardless of whether or not my truck will have one, because it covers my ###! Video doesn't lie. My feeling is, anyone against cameras probably shouldn't be here, because if you drive safe and legal, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. I would ask anyone against them, what are you afraid of? Drive like the pro you are, keep your #### hand off your phone, and go home the same way you came in...alive and employed. Before I transferred, we had two drivers fired for texting. Really? Was the message THAT important? I look at it like this...Wal-Mart is giving me all the necessary tools to be successful, to keep me safe and legal, and they pay me very very well, so all I have to do is follow a few rules and smile every other Thursday! And it's a big smile!
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NYVET, amen to that sir!

kruz1980 · May 23, 2017

The way I keep my self out of trouble with the cell is, before I leave the terminal i turn it off and throw it on the bunk. Buy doing that it's out of reach, out of mind. That way there is no temptation to grab it. When I stop, and am on duty, is the only time it's on, or on my 10.

Woodenleg · May 23, 2017

kruz1980 said: ↑

The way I keep my self out of trouble with the cell is, before I leave the terminal i turn it off and throw it on the bunk. Buy doing that it's out of reach, out of mind. That way there is no temptation to grab it. When I stop, and am on duty, is the only time it's on, or on my 10.
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So I guess you don't have any self discipline lol

BackIsSore · May 23, 2017

Woodenleg said: ↑

So I guess you don't have any self discipline lol
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I switch mine off too because sometimes I answer the phone and it's just my wife.

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