This has been a bad year at Walmart.

Discussion in 'Wal-Mart' started by BackIsSore, Aug 14, 2017.

  1. foggy

    foggy Medium Load Member

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    I think the whole food thing was just a way of Amazon is pulling Walmart's chain and making them panic. The only way they can compete with Amazon is to push everything to WalMart.com and shut down stores. Walmart has created a panic to have an excuse to cut cost in a major way and drive the stock up...then the Waltons and other company officials sell their stock long.
     
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    Coover Road Train Member

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    Yes possibly, but as far as I know you cannot use EBT/ FOOD STAMPS online. ;-)
     
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    BackIsSore Road Train Member

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    That theory doesn't fly anymore. There are 3rd party carriers paying their drivers over 70k a year with bennies not to mention new truck expenses.

    Just to bring in temp. dedicated it's 880 a day whether they do anything or not with a 3 day guarantee. It's not cheap.
     
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    foggy Medium Load Member

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    You are right there. I am amazed at what non union companies are paying now:)
     
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    BackIsSore Road Train Member

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    You can't find anyone to drive for you anymore even if you pay decent in a larger city area.
     
  6. foggy

    foggy Medium Load Member

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    True...most good drivers already have good jobs I suppose:(
     
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    1100 a day at our dc, not cheap.
     
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    I don't know what is true, But I start orientation in Brookhaven,Ms 10/16. And I won't be alone. Everyone I spoke to at the DC during the interview process were all positive. Especially about staying busy
     
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    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    you will be okay. its the senior drivers before you i thank are worried about losing there program. i dont blame them at all but you have to change with the company also
     
  10. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    Clearly stating that a retail store chain does not need to have their own trucks