Western Express Change Of Policy Or....?

I had worked in warehouses in the past and it's not that I'm afraid of hard work, it's just that it's kinda difficult for me nowadays. Actually, kinda painful. That's the whole reason why I switched from working at chemical plants, filling trucks and rail cars with vinyl resin and moving rail cars around to going into remote IT work for the last 8 years. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have tried to do flatbed. Dry van or reefer would have been a much better choice. Oh well, you live and you learn.

Class C to drive a flatbed or wrecker but you've got a CDL so youre more than good! You do not need any endorsements to drive tow trucks,just bring a copy of your DMV record.

If an employer hires you, they will train you & show you what to do. In my experience, I road along with a driver for a week he taught me how to use the flatbed, tie down a vehicle & winch it up on the ramp, he showed me about lockouts, jump starts & so on. He showed me how to use the control levers & what they were for, one week later I was out on my own. If things got a little heavy out in the field, they are more than glad to send help from a more experienced driver for things like roll overs & recoveries (that takes time to learn). I know I helped out pleanty of new drivers during thier encounters with really bad accidents but I didn't say to them "gO wAtCh a YoUtUbE vIdEo". Nor did I try to belittle them, I never forgot or forget where I started from like some "clowns" do after they gained years of experience & that's everywhere you go trucking or towing.

Amazon deliver driver is also a no experience needed type job Class C but your CDL A again, youre good! I really enjoyed doing that one, so much cardio exercise walking up & down stairs & I was in Pasadena one of my favorite cities. It pays minimum but it paid the bills. Too bad it was only seasonal during the holiday's but they also hire full time. You can also use your own vehicle for Amazon delivery, Amazon relay I think it's what it's called you make your own schedule. That's another option!

J A, making derogatory remarks about people's physical issues isn't OK. Debating is fine, insulting is not. It's a good way to get banned.

We've offered some sound advice to you and best practices for someone in your position. The collective and individual experiences here are a sound basis for the advice.

Some, actually, most individuals can not accept how much the industry requires the new driver to learn and figure out on their own. It's just the way it is, for many valid reasons. Nonetheless, many find successful long lasting careers in the industry in spite of that.

So in one aspect of your complaints, you're correct, there's very little training and the standards are irregular if at all present. But that condition is part of the bar to entry for the industry. If every driver that wanted to drive was coddled and trained just the way they wanted to be, we'd have even more people behind the wheel that never should be.

Not everyone makes the team. It may seem cruel to you, but it's just evolution in process. Many people don't meet the emotional standards and cognitive decision making process to be a successful commercial driver. No one's attacking you here. Just take a step back, think about the advice, and recenter yourself. You seem like an intelligent guy and we'd like to see you find success in this industry, but you're not likely to on your present course and beliefs.

Yeah, JA, you did make a very inappropriate remark about Kearsey. Bad move on your part.

Kearsey has given generously of her time and expertise to help hundreds of people on this forum, including me, and at Prime and we don’t take kindly to anyone who disrespects her. A sincere apology would be the right thing for you to offer her.

Davey, I understand what you're telling me. Thanks.

I know it's not the easiest job to do, I know it takes a lot time to learn it. I know that driving to unfamiliar places I didn't know existed until I went through them wasn't particularly fun. I don't like Chicago by the way but at least I didn't hit anything & I watched for bridge signs.

What I did know is that I wanted to be there & become better at it. I know that I liked being at cr england & I wanted to stay there. I appreciate what Old School had to say but if western express said no then no it is, I don't blame them.

Again Davey, thanks!

It is so easy for us to spot when we aren't getting the whole story or the outcome.is from the driver's attitude

First he said this....

had placed so much emphasis on trucking & at driving for cr england who had been the only company that hired me at the time

Then he said this....

Honestly about cr england, they were the first to call me, then shortly after it was western express & then knight. I had spoken to a swift field recruiter but as the instructors at the school I attended told us for inexperienced drivers it would take sometime to hear from anyone. So after one month, I applied with cr england & that very same day I came aboard with them.

He also said in another thread:

two incidents one non-preventable that I was told I would not be blamed for nor would it be reported & one preventable that occurred on the first week on the job.

But then in this one...

Safety issues yeah right.... Its all internal no DOT citations, no accidents, no speeding or reckless, no DUI , zero points, no drug or alcohol use, clean criminal background, clean driving record I am not an insurance liability

He contradicts himself and has a blatant disregard for safety and accountability. He is dismissing the preventable incident as if it isn't a safety issue. It is.

Thanks Bruce... but it is not necessary. I thank you though.

This judmental fat witch is going on vacation for awhile.

Stay safe this week all!

Does anyone have any info on a company called Imran Inc?

I've had several offers like this one from several companies, I'm just not sure about boarding a plane or taking a bus.

Less than 3 years with authority. Less than 50 trucks. 50% pf inspections they are put out of service for equipment issues and drivers seem to be unsafe.

Less than 3 years with authority. Less than 50 trucks. 50% pf inspections they are put out of service for equipment issues and drivers seem to be unsafe.

Thanks. They keep calling & are very pushy. The person I spoke too over the phone barely spoke any english & they only want to pay .30 cents per mile & take out $35 from every check for insurance. I'm good....