Just a cautionary tale about Wilson Logistics....

natedogg323 · Apr 25, 2021

tlalokay said: ↑

Young padawan, you have much to learn about the trucking industry.

First lesson- there is no "notice" in trucking.

Seriously, though. Always wait until you're cleared with the new gig and have a legit offer in hand. Take days off from the old gig if you have to for orientation at the new gig. Tell the new gig what date you're available after getting an offer of employment. A week's notice at the old gig and the new one waiting that long is more than enough all around.

Second lesson- CYOA always...
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CYOA is my motto moving forward. Probably gonna get it tattooed soon. LOL Anyway...I do have a lot to learn and at the end of the day, its a great learning lesson. When anyone steps outside of their comfort zone and into brand new territory there are bound to be bumps along the way. Going to look forward to a new opportunity with someone else!

Lonesome · Apr 25, 2021

natedogg323 said: ↑

CYOA is my motto moving forward. Probably gonna get it tattooed soon. LOL Anyway...I do have a lot to learn and at the end of the day, its a great learning lesson. When anyone steps outside of their comfort zone and into brand new territory there are bound to be bumps along the way. Going to look forward to a new opportunity with someone else!
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Good luck in your new adventure, whatever that may be!

Just passing by · Apr 25, 2021

Don't give up. I got a job with Halliburton on a one-year-old, out-of-state DL and NO job history, at least not in this country. They trained me for the CDL, all the while paying $12.00/hour.
Granted, that was 2006/2007.

I love this country.

snowmantrucking101 · Apr 27, 2021

natedogg323 said: ↑

This post is not meant to disparage Wilson Logistics, nor is it meant to dissuade anyone possibly looking into joining Wilson Logistics but what I have to say..needs to be said.

Roughly 6-8 weeks ago I decided to start seriously pursuing my dream of becoming a trucker. I looked into many different companies but landed on Wilson Logistics as the best choice for me. My recruiter seemed to really know his stuff and gave me extremely detailed information on what my first 90 days at WL would look like. I signed up and told him lets do this.

Now in the name of true transparency, here are my issues. I have one 13-year-old felony for embezzlement and in 2018 my "Michigan' license was suspended for no proof of insurance, while I lived in Kentucky with an active KY driver's license. Michigan is like nazi Germany with Covid and all government buildings are using Covid as an excuse to be the worst public service examples in HISTORY. So our Secretary of State is 4 months behind on appointments. With that said, I wasn't able to obtain an active Michigan license until 1/21. ALL OF THIS WAS TOLD TO WILSON LOGISTICS UPFRONT 6-8 WEEKS AGO!!

Well, I'm through my sleep apnea testing and set my date to head out to Springfield, MO on May 3rd to begin my journey. I quit my job (put in the notice) on April 1st and announced I would be leaving on April 23rd. On April 22nd Wilson Logistics was nice enough to call me and inform me they are passing on me as my driving license being suspended doesn't meet their ridiculous standards and "good luck". Now I know, other companies require 12-month consecutive history so before you jump on me, I held a KY license the entire time. I have NO speeding tickets in over 15 years. I have NO accidents in over 15 years. I have NO other violations other than no proof of insurance in my driving record.

The point of this is to warn any potential students or drivers looking to join the Wilson Logistics family need to know, they are EXTREMELY picky and may wait until the last minute to tell you to kick rocks and not take YOUR situation (or job) into consideration.
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Those jerk offs are a bunch of picky pricks anyway. You dodged that bullet!

natedogg323 · Apr 27, 2021

Well I got the call I’ve been praying and waiting for today. CFI has approved me and I’m headed to a trucking school they are associated with in Perrysburg, OH on May 10th!!! Can’t wait to start this journey!!

Vic Firth · Apr 27, 2021

natedogg323 said: ↑

Well I got the call I’ve been praying and waiting for today. CFI has approved me and I’m headed to a trucking school they are associated with in Perrysburg, OH on May 10th!!! Can’t wait to start this journey!!
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Good for you, best of luck!

Opus · Apr 27, 2021

natedogg323 said: ↑

Well I got the call I’ve been praying and waiting for today. CFI has approved me and I’m headed to a trucking school they are associated with in Perrysburg, OH on May 10th!!! Can’t wait to start this journey!!
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Hopefully you shared your Wilson story with them. No need to repeat an ugly experience.
Best of luck

natedogg323 · Apr 27, 2021

Opus said: ↑

Hopefully you shared your Wilson story with them. No need to repeat an ugly experience.
Best of luck
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I went over and over and over every detail of my life lol. If they pull some crap now...so help me God LOL

Chopper69 · Oct 7, 2021

I was wondering does Wilson Lagistics do you hair follicle testing for new CDL training student. I quit smoking marijuana almost 60 days ago well I know they go back three months on hair follicle test needing to get to work. I currently have my CDL permit and DOT card

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