Looking for info on Sherwin Williams in Nevada

Just curious. I too am considering Sherwin Williams. What has drawn me in this direction is the stability of the company and the benefits. Fits well with my desire to secure my future if I ever decide to step away from the truck. Driving is a second career for me, one I chose for enjoyment over money. I currently work a 4 day peddle route which affords me a lot of freedom. I choose my route order and route, sometime taking the scenic route when time allows, even stopping by my moms for coffee when I'm in the area. I run about 90000 miles a year, earning about $55000.00. I'm paid hourly with overtime after 40 hours and average 48 hours per week. Each week I average 23 stops a week, allowed $30.00 in reimbursable per diem per day and stay in my choice of hotel for which the company reimburses me (we run day cabs). A good company but no real benefits. Sherwin Williams pays by the mile with additional compensation at deliveries, .07 cents per mile per diem. Its a 5 day run that leaves out Sunday or Monday. I would be back to sleeping in the truck and from what I read above, a controlled route (10 mile out of route allowance?). They're suggesting an annual income of 60 to 65k. Its the benefits that they offer that has me considering making the move. I'll be meeting with a driver in the next week and will hit him with all these questions. I was looking for another opinion from another Sherwin Williams driver here as it allows a bit more candid response. Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

Well, you have done some research. Good. Not exactly sure what you're asking me specifically. The annual pay you mention is definitely in the ballpark, maybe a little low. The company has the average health benefit programs. The hours may be longer than you are doing right now, and your days off vary with the loads you are given. Mostly weekend days, but not always. In the summer, (painting season), you are expected to take
only a 34 hr reset, but with the new 168 hour rule you may be taking a little more time off. Management out of Reno doesn't seem to understand how a weekly recap works, but many drivers use it to adjust their schedule when it works to their advantage. Nobody tells us which way to route ourselves, but excessive mileage may be noticed. We are paid by the hub mile, very unusual for the industry and a big difference in your paycheck. You don't say if you have a hazmat endorsement, or current background check. I recommend you get those before applying. Applications are taken at Sherwin Williams.com. Anything else, just write back

 

Thank you trucker dale. My questions are this;
The recruiter says drivers average 90000 to 100000 miles annually. For that they are paid an average of $65k per year. The mileage pay they are offering me is $0.40 per "house mover miles"? That would come to $40000.00 mileage pay, so where does the other $25000.00 come from? Is it possible to make that up with all the other pay incentives (drop & hook, delay, unloading etc.)
My last question; based on the earlier description of my current job, am I crazy to consider Sherwin Williams or is Sherwin Williams really that good?
Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

Trucker Dale, where did you go?
Received an offer from Sherwin Williams and decided I just couldn't pass up driving for a billion dollar company hauling product they produce. So, here is to stability with a long term future.

 

Sprinks,

Just curious if you are still with Sherwin Williams!?

How does their pay structure work? I just submitted an application with them, and received a request for more information. The email said that I fit what they are looking for.

Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help. Be safe.

Toby

 

Hi Toby,
Yes, still driving for Sherwin-Williams, coming up on my 21st month here.
Pay is hub mile, you drive it, you get paid for it. But in addition to mileage, there is compensation for unloading, collecting empty pallets, delay and supervision... much more I could list but its late and I'm tired. Oh, you are running most of the time, not a lot of sitting. But you're not pushed. Often 10 to 14 hour day's with 10 hours off. I leave out on Monday and usually get home Friday though sometimes Saturday.
I'll be happy to address any more of your questions. Sure I came up short here, but like I said, I'm tired.
Excellent pay and I won't even qualify it by saying "for a trucking job".

Let me know how things work out.
Sprinks

 

Thanks for the info and the quick response.

What does the average paycheck look like? I'm coming out of my own truck....just got married so I need some good benefits. Just curious if i'll be able to make it on what SW pays.

Do you have a truck assigned to you, or are you driving a different truck each week?

Do you have some good weeks and some not so good? or is it pretty steady?

Is the insurance good?

Do they have a rider policy?

Thanks for your help.

 

I've been told $70k/yr. Is that true?

 

For 2015 I drove 120,000 miles and grossed in the mid 70's. Depending on how you define good and not so good weeks; yeah, I've had a few lousy weeks due typically to delays with loading at the DC. It usually averages out. A good variety of health insurance choices at reasonable cost. Typical big corporate retirement options as well.
Unless you are a casual driver, you are assigned your own truck. Depending on your classification; domicile or outer domicile no one else will drive your truck. Casual drivers will use domicile driver trucks. Yes they allow riders, just need to fill out some paperwork.
Here is an interesting statistic; typical per mile pay range for all compensation is .60 to .65 cents per mile. Hard to beat.
Hope this helps, good luck to you.
Sprinks

 

That's great information. Thank you.

Can you explain a little more about the casual, domicile and outer domicile classification?

Thank you