Watkins Shepard 30-Day Training

So Lynch, what's your 20 tonite? Just wondering where you've been headed the last few days....

 

General question to any WS driver or those who'd know...... I would like to know what type freight you haul most, what is length of haul avg, Do y'all run lanes in the midwest (Indy), if so like where.

The training and all sounds great, but the info on the website leaves alot of questions? how bout a general rundown of all the driver details and the who what where n all. Sure would appreciate it
Thanks

 

I'm thinking about going to w/s. Question, I have a cdl and have been driving local for 6years, would anyone know anything about training. Im not looking to sign a contract or go through a school again. I just have never driven otr.

 

Gotta love a turkey dinner!! Thanks for answering about the drilling of things...I would prolly want to put a towel holder and at least a Sirius/XM mount as I'm a current subscriber and it's great to be able to listen to things all across the country. A question about washing the truck top to bottom....do you have to do this at the terminal, or can you take it home to do it, and when on the road, does WS pay for washes or does it come out of your own pocket?

Also, now that you're home, pictures, pictures, pictures!! I want to see your ride inside and out, if possible...

Enjoy the time with family, we'll talk soon.

By the way, I got my DOT physical card today!! Only one year due to some minor hi bp issues, but I'm one step closer..

 

Originally Posted by Znine
Lynchmob? Have you been making and runs to or thru Spokane, WA I-90? WS says they have a terminal here. Just curious on how busy Spokane is since I live here and looking for an answer from a driver. More trust worthy IMO. Thank you.

Znine, Spokane is a destination city for us. Meaning, freight in not much out. My personal experience on hyw 90 from Missoula to Lakewood, has been very busy. I am in Spokane now on my way to Shearidan. This company allows O/Os and teams who do not want to go west of Missoula on 90 drop their loads in Missoula. Then some one has to repower the load and deliver it to the Kent/Lakewood area. There are Pier 1 loads that come into Spokane. Furniture loads that come in as well. Hope this helps.

 

Warpdrvr

W/S will pay for your truck to get washed once a month. If you are in Missoula or Helena
there is a mobile truck wash company that will wash your truck.

 

sisco123
I'm thinking about going to w/s. Question, I have a cdl and have been driving local for 6years, would anyone know anything about training. Im not looking to sign a contract or go through a school again. I just have never driven otr.

sisco, you may need to go through the 10 day class. It's really a 2 week orientation. You will go out for a drive 3 times. Around town, up and down hills then around town or in the hills depending on what the instructor wants to see you do again. The rest is learning company policy, doing logs, chaining and paperwork.
Call Sandy or Roxie and they can give you the rundown.

 

Hey Lynch,
It's good to hear you made it home. Enjoy!!
I don't mean to take over you thread here, I was throwing in my 2 cents on a couple of questions.
Have a great Turkey day.

 

6309: Been back by Pollard Flats yet???