Western Express yep another thread

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by RollinChaos, Jan 10, 2025.

  1. RollinChaos

    RollinChaos Light Load Member

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    So I've been in my own truck for 14 days at our favorite worst carrier - Western.

    Either they have faith in me, want me to quit or luck of the draw. Got assigned a load to TJX in Melville NY. That is just outside NYC. Yuck, not a great drive.

    The longer version....
    Got my CDL 11/26

    Applied to at least 20 if not 30 companies all said more experience, call back in January or just no reply.

    Western said sure they put me through their new hire factory. Been running loads from Chicago to CT, FL to NY and everything in between. Learning good stuff on my own.

    Definitely a entry and get out.
     
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  3. Stringb8n

    Stringb8n Road Train Member

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    So what exactly is bad about it then? Just don't like the lanes you have been running?
     
  4. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Consider yourself fortunate and plan to put in one year at Western. Watch your money and let your attitude do the rest. Godspeed!
     
  5. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    My thoughts exactly. Sounds like what OP is doing is this thing they call trucking. I'll bet that he is actually OK with them. You know most people come into the industry wanting to look and sound what they think a trucker looks and sounds like. That's why I think it's a good idea to be selective about the drivers one talks to.
     
  6. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Start putting away an emergancy fund. For those sudden and un expected "twists of fate"
     
  7. RollinChaos

    RollinChaos Light Load Member

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    OP here, yes overall it is not too bad. I wouldn't say great either.

    The truck shakes like all wheels are bent and need balancing. Tablet for ELD, work orders, GPS, etc is usually shaking so can't read it too well.

    Driver's seat loses air so every 15 to 20 minutes or hard bump I need to readjust. Great way to keep reposition and avoid sore spots.

    Running through GW and Throgs Neck bridge a few times kinda stinks but no more than a construction zone with K rails.

    Truck does have an inverter but I supplied my own fridge and air fryer. No microwave.

    Also bunk HVAC air filter had a half inch of dog fur and candy wrappers. Bunk heat still only blows cold air so I idle the engine overnight if below 50 outside.

    Overall, given what others have said I am not surprised.
     
  8. Stringb8n

    Stringb8n Road Train Member

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    I can agree with that for sure. I have been around the usual type "I ain't making no money, dispatchers screwing me"....then have to run with them to the same place with almost the same load and see why they feel that way. They can't get up on time, show up late, etc. A lot of it has to do with their own attitudes really more than anything. I go to areas I am not fond of a lot, but I just focus on the money really and it's not so bad.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    And to add, misery loves company. Nowhere have I seen that turn out to be more true than in this job.
     
  10. Lyle H

    Lyle H Road Train Member

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    “Got my CDL 11/26”
    You from the future?
     
  11. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    OP is having fun. getting that experience etc. I mean, come on, GW bridge, traffic ? Gotta' love it.
     
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