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One Year with W S as of Last Week

Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by Greg20d, Sep 22, 2012.

  1. Sep 22, 2012 #1
    Greg20d

    Greg20d Light Load Member

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    I got through the first year no major problems. a few challenges a lot of learning, what to do (and not to do) met a lot of great people and a few aholes.
    After talking to lots of other truckers from other companies I dont see me changing jobs soon. the last six months I have been an a semi dedicated run. I doant see as many states but I am home about 1 night a week give or take.
    Greg
     
    Greg20d, Sep 22, 2012
    Greg20d, Sep 22, 2012
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    hup and 123456 Thank this.
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  3. Sep 22, 2012 #2
    Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    That sounds great. Congrats on hitting that 1 year. You've made it past the hardest part.
     
    Puppage, Sep 22, 2012
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  4. Sep 22, 2012 #3
    sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Great job, man. A lot of people don't get that far lol..

    Any pros/cons of the company that you're willing to share?
    I'm on my 2nd week with W/S.
     
    sherlock510, Sep 22, 2012
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  5. Sep 23, 2012 #4
    Greg20d

    Greg20d Light Load Member

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    I think they are better than most to start with (newbe etc.) they have a few issues but i think all companies do to some extent, i have gotten my raises never shorted pay.The only gripe i have had was with a few dispatchers but nothing serious. its been a good year
    Thanks for the replies ( I am a photographer at heart) i have taken a few thousand pictures all over the country
     
    Greg20d, Sep 23, 2012
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  7. Sep 23, 2012 #5
    walstib

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    Congrats!......
     
    walstib, Sep 23, 2012
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  8. Sep 24, 2012 #6
    SurfingTrucker

    SurfingTrucker Light Load Member

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    I spoke with a recruiter last Friday. They said that I can do my school local and sent me a list. Seems pretty straight forward and I don't mind the regional runs.

    So all in all you're happy with them?
    How are their rigs?
    Anything advice you can provide on the company?
    Any major issues?
     
    SurfingTrucker, Sep 24, 2012
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  9. Sep 24, 2012 #7
    Rooster1291979

    Rooster1291979 Road Train Member

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    Did you hit the $43k they advertise your first year?
     
    Rooster1291979, Sep 24, 2012
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  10. Oct 3, 2012 #8
    Bluestraveler

    Bluestraveler Bobtail Member

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    Congratulations! Are you in specialized by any chance?
     
    Bluestraveler, Oct 3, 2012
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  11. Oct 3, 2012 #9
    BigRedBigRig

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    Congratulations!

    I'm starting orientation next week and looking forward to joining the W&S family :)
     
    BigRedBigRig, Oct 3, 2012
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