New to getting CDL, but not new to driving!

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    I would personally stay away from any companies that have contracts with Walmart, or at least stay away from driving those contracts with them. One DC has a contract with Martin, and my WM trainer told me those drivers are ineligible for hire at Walmart because of the non-compete agreement which is part of the contract itself. So they're stuck doing Walmart work, without Walmart pay/benefits.

    Since you already work at the DC, I would ask your GSM for clarification about that before proceeding.

    Is there any way to keep your longevity while getting those 30 months in? Depending on how long you've worked for WM, that could suck to lose, just to come back on board in 30 months and have to start over last in line.

    If they confirm this is the case, I would suggest you find a suitable starter company that doesn't have ties to Walmart, and get your 30 months that way. Where is home for you?
     
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    I really don't think that is the case with the no complete thing. A buddy of mine was at swift for just over 30 months and was able to hire on as a Walmart company driver. He had to move his family to Texas though as that is where they were hiring at the time. This all happened fairly recently...like a month or so ago was when he told me.

    There no way I can drive and continue to work full time at the DC. Home for me is Palm Bay, Florida. DC 8851 is located in Cocoa Florida. My buddy was at that location with swift as I've seen him a few times whenever I was out in the yard as a back up yard driver. Which is why I know he went from the dedicated wm account right to wm company driver.
     
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