Honest opinion of western Express. Would appreciate all input !

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Adrian _95, Jan 17, 2024.

  1. Adrian _95

    Adrian _95 Bobtail Member

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    As for options I don't have anything holding me back , clean driving & background. Honestly I've read a lot of horror stories about rookies struggling to find their first driving job & I'm trying to avoid any hassle starting out. Western Express was the first and only Carrier I've reached out too because I was told that the hiring process is fast and new driver friendly.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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  4. Adrian _95

    Adrian _95 Bobtail Member

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    I've heard of Melton truck lines. I didn't know they hire new drivers though.
     
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    Hires new cdl school grads and reimburses cdl school tuition back to you.
     
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    There are lots of rookies that got into trucking because they were living in grandma’s basement since high school because their own mom couldn’t stand them. Grandma died, and this guy (usually women don’t do this) is getting his very first job in a life where the toughest part of his day was attempting to wipe his arse. So, at 30 years of age, he realizes that he isn’t the center of the universe and NO ONE is going to coddle him anymore. Of course he’s going to hate his trainer for having a difference of opinion.
    That being said, you know what they say about opinions, right? Keep yours private, even if you and the trainer get along. The trainer might share his (I wouldn’t), and it may differ from yours, but neither of you are there to win a popularity contest.

    Anyway, if you don’t mind, update this thread when you make a decision.

    Luck in battle.
     
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  7. Jagwire35

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    PLEASE DO GO, GO TO ANY COMPANY BUT WESTERN I'M TRYING DO ONE MORE YEAR THEN I'M FINALLY ABLE TO BE RELEASED FROM THE PIN DON'T GO HECK GO TO CRST IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR FEET WET DON'T COME HERE I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET SCREWED LIKE I DID FIRST CR ENGLAND THEN WESTERN EXPRESS
     
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    They are a really great company from what I see. One of their drivers took time out of his life and career and really taught me how to do a 45 degree back. When most companies told me to just figure it out. But seriously western I wouldn't bet on them
     
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  10. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    If you want to flatbed go with TMC or Prime. They keep their equipment in better shape, and do a good job of training how to tarp and secure loads. I've yet to meet a happy Western driver, let alone 1 with them that had a choice of any other job due to their criminal history.
     
  11. tarmadilo

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    Maverick seems like a decent starter company for flatbed.
     
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