Profile For Arjun S.

Im not trying to find an escape route by wanting to know if there is a contract for new drivers. I actually think that this is a very important question and should be known prior to obtaining a job. I feel like you are being judgmental right out of the gate. If i were to say after driving with western express for one month “ oh my god I cant believe i am in a contract” or if upon arrival at orientation i say “ they never told me it was a contract until i got here” the responses on this forum would be “ you should have inquired or asked around” .

So I did ask WE and they said there is no contract for new drivers as long as I provide proof i went to an accredited school.

Hello Arjun, and welcome to our forum!

I started my career at Western Express and did well there. Here's my advice. You honestly don't have a lot of options. You put yourself in this predicament. In your situation, the very best thing for you and your career is to stay where you start for one year. Trust me, that's not easy. Approximately 90% of rookie drivers can't seem to make that happen.

To me the contract might give you one more reason to hang in there. You have to realize you already sound like your looking for an escape route by trying to confirm worthless information you've found online. I'm being honest when I say that's not a good way to start when you're a total noob with little to no options.

Whether you sign a contract or not is completely unimportant right now. Whatever you do you need to have the resolve to kick it for one year with the one place willing to work with you. It's a no brainer. Go get started and do whatever they ask of you. They want professional drivers. You want a trucking career. Jump in with all the commitment you can muster.

Welcome to trucking!

Hi guys. i graduated from Trucking School in Dec 2023 and I am thinking about working at Western Express to get my training. So I have been reading online that Western Express has lied to people about the job regarding pay, contract, and what not. So i called them and asked if there is a mandatory one year contract to drive for them and i was told no because I am a new driver and not a driver with experience. Can anyone else verify this? I would hate to be lied to and travel all the way to nashville only to be told I have to sign a one year contract.

The reason why i am deciding to drive with them is because i have a speeding ticket and a seat belt ticket in 2022 and also because in 2019 I have a speeding ticket and careless driving ticket.