So I got laid off from my previous job ( non driving ) about 6 months ago, haven't been able to find another job since and have pretty much exhausted all of my money. I got my CDL last summer ( June ) but I never used it as I got a good job shortly after, haven't even driven a truck since graduated trucking school. I'm 21 years old, had to move back in with my father, now on the verge of loosing my car which would really suck, so I researched some trucking companies. Pretty much the only ones I'd be eligible for hire through is Western and CR England since I've been out of school without experience for over a year now. I see Western has a refresher course as long as you stay with them for like 9 months, and from what I've read, they give good miles.
Just wondering if Western would be a good choice for me at this point, or should I just steer clear and keep looking for something else? If I would go to Western, I'd pretty much be going to orientation with a measly amount of cash until I got my first pay. There aren't any hidden fees or any of that junk if you do their refresher is there...?
Last option, Western Express
Discussion in 'Western Express' started by daedric269, Jul 17, 2014.
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Western Express would be better than England.
Western gets lots of bad press, but then again, many of their drivers have been there for years.
Maverick would probably hire you if you're in the hiring area. You don't need experience, just a CDL. Go with their flatbed division.Stile and Moving Forward Thank this. -
Western Express is a MUCH better option than CREngland. DO NOT work for CREngland.
If Western is willing to let you get your foot in the door, go for it. You can deal with just about anything for 9 mos. And once you get a year of experience, you will have a nearly unlimited number of doors open up for you. Just keep your record clean and don't have any accidents. This sounds like a great opportunity for a young person such as yourself to get started on a great career. I wish I had started driving when I was your age. Best of luck.Moving Forward Thanks this. -
starting back into the seat after 5yrs western exp is willin and got me scheduled for refresher in nashville. after reading all the reviews i'm tryin to to decide if i'm makin a mistake, i'm not worried about home time, i know how the industry works and how alot of new drivers complain about hometime. i guess what my question is,knowing my options are limited should i even get on the bus to nashville or not?
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Is there a third option? I wouldn't let my dog drive one of these carriers trucks![TABLE="width: 100%"]
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C R England CSA BASIC
Based on a 24-month record ending June 20, 2014)[/TD]
[TD]On-Road[/TD]
[TD]Investigation[/TD]
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[TD]BASICs Status[/TD]
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[TD]Unsafe Driving[/TD]
[TD="class: negperformance, align: center"]82%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: deficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]14.2%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Driver Fitness[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]52.5%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Controlled Substances and Alcohol[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]33.3%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Vehicle Maintenance[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]47.6%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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Western Express Inc CSA BASIC
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[TD](Based on a 24-month record ending June 20, 2014) [/TD]
[TD]On-Road[/TD]
[TD]Investigation[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]BASICs Status[/TD]
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[TD]Unsafe Driving[/TD]
[TD="class: negperformance, align: center"]94%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: deficient"][/TD]
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[TR]
[TD]Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]47.5%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Driver Fitness[/TD]
[TD="class: negperformance, align: center"]91.4%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: deficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Controlled Substances and Alcohol[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]58.3%[/TD]
[TD="class: nagperformance, align: center"][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD="class: nondeficient"][/TD]
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[TD]Vehicle Maintenance[/TD]
[TD="class: performance, align: center"]79.1%[/TD]
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So what options does one have when trying to get back in without funds for refresher?
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There are more than two options available for drivers that have a CDL but no experience who need a refresher.
If you want your decision to drive for one of those two companies to be validated even after reading these forums... well, I guess a WalMart driver will hook you up. Personally, I'd listen to ChinaTown any day over Tom when it comes to carriers (as benevolent as Tom may be in his posting, CT is more resourceful.) -
well, if you're unemployed, why not put that free time to some good use? There's a lot of trucking companies out there, do some research and get used to being told "no" before you begin.
Another option is a refresher course at a local tech school; again, look around and call around. I understand you don't have much money, but there are grants and 'back to work' programs that might pay your way.....you've just got to ask and do some research.
This is definitely one of those situations where you will get out of it what you put into it.
As far as money goes, you need to realize that whoever you go with, you're still gonna need some money.....don't count on any kind of pay check for at least a month. Look, being broke and hungry on the road is a tough row to hoe.....think about it.Stile Thanks this.
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