Watkins shepard

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by sal, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. antc7

    antc7 Bobtail Member

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    i don't know...
    are there any other companies that are private of w/s caliber?
     
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  3. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    Roxy told me that they get 800-900/day. She also said that most of them aren't qualified. Either they live outside the hiring area, have a horrible driving history, bad criminal record, etc.

    I hope it works out for those of you in the application process. My wife and I went through the 30 day school and we've been on the road about two and a half weeks now. So far it seems to be a great company. The main problems we've had were associated with the holiday schedules at both W/S and at the shippers/receivers.
     
  4. soon2betrucking

    soon2betrucking Road Train Member

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    this is very true, also, this is also the slow time in trucking, and lets not forget that the shape of the econemy is not helping in anyway as well.
    this is a slower year then usual.
    just hang in their, it SHOULD get better

    and i assume your wife and you run team??
     
  5. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    Yeah, we're a team. Some days better than others :biggrin_25525:

    Now there are some weird husband/wife combos in this company, so it's a legitimate question :)

    I won't go into much detail, but we have an O/Op husband/wife that teamed, then one had to go off the road for a while, then team again, then decided they each needed their own truck. So husband/wife each have a truck because they couldn't stay in the same truck.

    Then we have the O/Op Husband/exwife who are teaming. That one is weird....
     
  6. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Want to see unusual, ask that team who's truck it is.
     
  7. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    Next time I see them, I'll do that.
     
  8. sal

    sal Medium Load Member

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    Anyone know how many W/S trucks/drivers are stuck in Lakewood ?:biggrin_25511:

    There were six or seven there Sunday when I left, just wondering.
     
  9. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    We got there Monday midday and left Monday evening with a load. It was a bad load but it was still miles. Got us out ahead of the closures on I-5 and I-90
     
  10. soon2betrucking

    soon2betrucking Road Train Member

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    waoohh!!!! close call!!!! this thread ALMOST made it to the 2nd page, then it would have been gone forever :biggrin_2553:
    where the hell are all the posters at??? you all quit? laid off??? fired???
    ..heres a good one---driving to much to post?? <~~:biggrin_25512:
    well??? speak up!!!
     
  11. PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    ####! #### #### #### #### ####!!!


    If you get these guys on the phone and the interview seems to be going well for consideration.... do NOT mention you have any other pre-hires or possible orientation dates!

    :biggrin_25511:

    Crap, I really am going to end up at Werner. :biggrin_2552:
     
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