My FIRST load experience with WS!!!!!

Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by walstib, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    Just ended my 2nd 600+ mile day in a row, I"M BEAT!...I drop off load in Austintown, OH in morning and pick up load bound for Atlanta, I definitely can't complain about not getting enough miles...The truck hasn't been turned off in days!
     
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  3. bulldozerbert

    bulldozerbert Medium Load Member

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    ka-ching, ka-ching lol
     
  4. Jarhed1964

    Jarhed1964 Road Train Member

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    Awesome Walstib! You are FLYING out of the gate! You'll do well. Sure beats the heck out of Flight Instructing, eh?

    :biggrin_25525:
     
  5. walstib

    walstib Darkstar

    NO WAY!...Nothing beats getting paid to fly!...Just no money in that so I'll save that love for when I retire!

    I am having a blast though...
     
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  6. rubberducky68

    rubberducky68 Road Train Member

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    This is awesome Walstib. Hope they keep you rolling like that. How much do they pay you in the 10 day orientation/training? After you get out on your own, how much per mile? Inquiry minds want to know! :biggrin_255:
     
  7. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    $400 for orientation and .25cpm afterwards then .27cpm after 90 days.




    American Trucker
     
  8. rubberducky68

    rubberducky68 Road Train Member

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    Thanks AT. I meant to say 10 day... So how does this work with WS? I go to tech school, get my class A and I can apply with them for the no driver trainer deal?

    I went to their website but could not find any info about it. Maybe I did not look in the right place.
     
  9. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    while your in school fill out the app and start the hireing process with your recruiter. then you'll attend a 1o day paid orientation, then you go solo.


    the website is less then helpfull unforunatly...




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  10. rubberducky68

    rubberducky68 Road Train Member

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    Sorry for all the questions. Last two. What is the cpm pay at 6 months and 1 year?

    Any complaints from company drivers about having to sit too long for loads?

    Thanks.
     
  11. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    Per Mile Compensation and Raise Schedule





    SOLO DRIVER PAY SCALE


    Verifiable Experience


    Years ..........Per Mile


    0-90 days ....$.25 (10-day orientation)
    91 days .......$.27
    ½ ................$.28
    1 .................$.31
    2 .................$.32
    3 - 4 ............$.33
    5 - 6 ............$.34
    7-9 ..............$.35
    10+ .............$.36


    TEAM DRIVER PAY SCALE


    Verifiable Experience


    Years ..........Per Mile


    0-90 days .....$.25 (10-day orientation)
    91 days ........$.35
    1 ..................$.37
    3 .................$.39
    [FONT=Arial]5+ ...............$.43[/FONT]




    Other Benefits and Compensation

    BONUSES: Up to 4 cents per mile, when all fuel and safety targets are met

    LOADING/UNLOADING PAY – There are several different categories of this pay that are based upon the type of freight and/or loading or unloading circumstance.

    FULL MEDICAL PLANS AVAILABLE OR SELECT MAJOR MEDICAL WITH FSA TO COVER HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, PRESCRIPTION, AND LIFE. Eligibility after 90 days for driver and dependents.

    401(k) PLAN - Eligibility after 6 months with the Company.

    VACATION PAY -$600 per week – 1 week after 12 months, two weeks after three years, three weeks after five years.

    LAYOVER PAY - $50 for each 24 hour period of inactivity with available hours.





    This is straight from W/S Recruiting!



    I've never had to sit more then a few hours waiting on a load except over the holiday weekend. But i did get paid $100 for sitting there empty




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