A typical day in the life of a rookie Walmart Driver

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  • @ChanaeDixon4
    @ChanaeDixon4 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Please do more of these videos. I have a close loved one that’s interested in driving for Walmart. Your video helps my anxiety with them leaving for days at a time. It doesn’t look so scary as i pictured.

  • @adam2O
    @adam2O ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just subscribed, good video. I'm planning on doing the associate to driver program maybe next year, still studying a lot of things lol. I'm completely new to trucking, but I watch a lot of videos about backing, pre-trip, etc. I also play american truck simulator because it's the closest thing I can get to real life. Thanks again for making videos, because it really does help out people like me.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome! Keep studying and you'll do excellent. Also make sure your family can handle you being away. Luckily it's only like 4 nights at the most. But other companies it's weeks.
      Working for other trucking companies sucks but Walmart is the best trucking job I've ever had! Definitely wish I came here sooner.

    • @damonegodbolt1609
      @damonegodbolt1609 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm an A2D here in Texas. I say go for it! It's definitely challenging, but more rewarding than anything! I just finished my 1st year as a Walmart driver and this, by far, has been the best job I've had. The school will give you the tools to be successful and your trainers will guide you on whatever the school didn't cover.

    • @LazyGeniusJay
      @LazyGeniusJay 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@damonegodbolt1609hey how did you start the associate to driver program

  • @DigitalCitizen1
    @DigitalCitizen1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “Are you not entertained!“ 😄

  • @mnschul
    @mnschul ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video!
    I appreciate the humor and the editing.
    I'm currently an owner operator leased to Landstar. Maintenance, repairs, and lack of health insurance is making me question and look into moving over to Walmart.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There was two Landstar guys in my onboarding. You won't regret this I bet. Hit me up at TTLWALMART@GMAIL.COM if you have any questions. Also check out my live video I answer most frequently asked questions.

    • @kakarot82
      @kakarot82 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was an O/O and got tired of it and got on at Walmart. Been solo about a month now and I'm not looking back. If you can get in I would highly recommend it. Onboarding is intense but after that, you're good to go.

    • @Kevo1993
      @Kevo1993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kakarot82I’m a former O/O as well. I just applied online for the Walmart driver position out of Spring Valley Illinois. How long is the onboarding process?

    • @kakarot82
      @kakarot82 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @Kevo1993 Onboarding week is four days if all goes well. You may have to go back for Friday. A couple of people got to start over again the next week. I believe that is the "finishing school". You pass, the next week is classroom teaching you things you need to know. After that week, we did a week with the mentor driving and you work the tablet. Hopefully by then you are clear to drive. Then you do one to two weeks with your mentor watching/teaching while you do everything. When you and he are comfortable, you go solo. Most important thing. Seriously. After you pass on boarding, RELAX! You're in

    • @Kevo1993
      @Kevo1993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kakarot82 thanks for your response. I start Onboarding on March 25th. I’m working my current job till then. But I’ll definitely be ready!

  • @zambino8763
    @zambino8763 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been all over trying to see what sleeping in the truck is like, and other "life" things...no one has much...but your little coffee brewer shot..

  • @kylekahn5431
    @kylekahn5431 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Could you do a video of all the stuff you bring with you at the beginning of your week??

  • @trezcoley2940
    @trezcoley2940 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should do more of these !

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks for watching! I might take your suggestion!

    • @trezcoley2940
      @trezcoley2940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife Yes sir I work in digital at Walmart currently and I’ve always wanted to see into the truck drivers perspective and if Walmart you to do it a little POV wouldn’t be bad but I’m still interested in how you did it this video

  • @TRKG27
    @TRKG27 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    U just put me onto those shoe covers I actually never knew about, I ran a reefer load with my dad at a chicken dc place but the lot where they had the loaded trailers was over muddy my shoes got ruined off rip😭😂

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad I could help ! I once went to a chicken plant and the mud was like greenish yellow I can see how you could easily kill a pair of shoes lol.

  • @trashpanda3837
    @trashpanda3837 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Does the associate to driver require a hair follicle screening? Or is it only urine? I have been clean for 2 months but hair follicles still fail after 90 days. Thank you!

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mine was urine.

    • @trashpanda3837
      @trashpanda3837 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThisTruckingLife Thank you very much! Love your channel 😁🤗 thanks for all the great info!

  • @mikepotter894
    @mikepotter894 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just subscribed. I'll keep watching some more of your videos I just got offered a position from the DC in Seymour Indiana. Which DC do you run out of?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seymour! Best dc you can be at if you ask me!

    • @mikepotter894
      @mikepotter894 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife Nice! Maybe I'll run into you sometime in the next couple months.

  • @4real775
    @4real775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I smashed the like button

  • @filmesrobertplas6440
    @filmesrobertplas6440 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! How much do you spend for weekly food? And tuff is it to park the truck in a gas station to go to the bathroom??

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hard to say. Roughly 60 bucks but depends on several factors. The places I use the bathroom are made for trucks so no issue there.

    • @filmesrobertplas6440
      @filmesrobertplas6440 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank’s🙌

  • @DigitalCitizen1
    @DigitalCitizen1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good morning. I’m from fontana and I want to apply but I went to “drive4Walmart” and only saw postings for yard and city drivers. Is there a way to apply for shuttle drivers if there is no posting

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately no. And even more unfortunate is that they do not have an alert system so you will have to keep checking back I would do it weekly or bi-weekly! Make sure you tell them you know me when you do and you'll get the phone interview quickly

  • @VchaosTheoryV
    @VchaosTheoryV 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why do you have a blue shirt when i've seen others wear white? is it a choice?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. There's also different blues depending on the dc. I wanted white but after careful consideration I decided against it because I'm a grease magnet!

  • @emperoring112
    @emperoring112 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey brother, really enjoyed the video, been trucking now for 4 years doing dry van, been home every weekend. The pay isn't too bad where i'm at but i've heard really good things about Wal-Mart too. Possibly considering changing within the next year or two. How often are you home in your schedule? You said about every 5 to 6 days?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. Its pretty standard 5 on 2 off. There's many schedules, but it really depends on your dc.

  • @cp23dripking77
    @cp23dripking77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where can you take Showers at when your on OTR. Pause, if you don't mine me asking?
    Really considering working for Walmart now, good content.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The Walmart dcs have showers! If they have you away from a dc for more than 24 hours you can get a shower at a truck stop and walmart will pay for it. Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com for more info!

    • @4real775
      @4real775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How is the pay? What would you rate the job on how frustrating is it?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@4real775 110k is VERY easy to hit and besides the crap 4wheeler drivers, it's not that frustrating. Maybe a 3 out of 10 on a scale... Drivers are treated great here! Hit me up email TTLWalmart.com

  • @RustyShackleford-x6i
    @RustyShackleford-x6i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gas city. Used to drive with us xpress out that dc. Went to chicago everyday. Worked every single day. Seems like walmart isnt using other carriers, looks like they are taking care of their drivers. 6 figures is enticing. Was not a fan of delivering to all the walmarts in chicago tho. And trust me there are a lot of walmarts in chicago. Good times...

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've stayed away from the Metro parts of Chicago there's a couple outside that I've been to but luckily they haven't ran me up through there and they are closing Walmarts in those areas like crazy because of the crime

  • @brandonkoff
    @brandonkoff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does Walmart really slip seat with sleeper trucks? So you may not have your same assigned to truck all the time?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes until you get on a program you will be sleepy the majority of the time you'll have the same truck all week unless you're on a 5253 split which is where Five drivers Share three trucks or something like that but if you get on a five two you'll have your truck but while you're on break like vacation they will sometimes let someone else use it Walmart has really strict cleaning policies and they pay you to clean the truck so there's absolutely no reason you would get into a dirty or stinky truck or anything like that these trucks are very clean the drivers are very clean.

  • @718y
    @718y ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you work out of Coldwater Michigan?
    I’m going to start from there next month

  • @tobybeach2162
    @tobybeach2162 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey where did you get your walmart hat from. Im oyt of dc 6010 Douglas Georgia
    Thank you Gods speed safe travels.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When I passed on boarding they gave me the blue one. My DC sells all different kinds. It goes toward a charity.

  • @Bianka_Taylor
    @Bianka_Taylor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you slip-seat your truck? I start the associate to driver program in February of 2024.
    There will be 2 or 3 of us to a truck I think for 5 and 2.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats! Yeah slip seat. I usually have the same truck all week though

    • @J__7777
      @J__7777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How long you have to be an associate for to qualify for that program. I only got a job offer but only pays $14/hr to work at a store. But thinking of doing it just to get my CDL. Wondering how long I have to work to be eligible.

    • @Bianka_Taylor
      @Bianka_Taylor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@J__7777 You have to be in your current position at Walmart for a full year to qualify for the program. You can apply if you are 2 or 3 months away from hitting your year.

  • @muscletev4662
    @muscletev4662 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some of the dc’s have gym equipment?

  • @H-thusle
    @H-thusle 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, by the way do u think I can apply with 27 months on my belt?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh so close! All we can do is try! Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com

  • @carlosruiz4857
    @carlosruiz4857 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How far you go on mileage between DCs? Are you regional?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes regional. It varies as far as where I'll go sometimes I'll run a load to a different DC like 600 Mi away and work out of there for a couple days and then come back to my DC. Or it could be just running under 150 miles out of the DC and then back all day.

    • @J__7777
      @J__7777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ThisTruckingLifeso you get paid hourly or per mile? Was the $434 for 400 miles?

  • @RickyOHD
    @RickyOHD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you guys get to park in every DC you end the day at? Cause that would be sweeeeet 1.5 yr of experience and Walmart is on my radar if I did something else from my current gig

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes! Any DC. They also have showers and all that...some have gym equipment too. Also can stay at stores. Not all but most.

    • @RickyOHD
      @RickyOHD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ThisTruckingLife that’s awesome! I kinda figured. I have a stop at a cross dock for a sams club I go to a lot during my week and always see sleepers hanging out. That’s nice to know you always have a hood spot to sleep for the night

  • @wanghaf_Gl0yper
    @wanghaf_Gl0yper 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s up brother, I need about 6 more months until I can apply at Walmart. Should I contact them before then and let them know I’m planning to try and get on?
    Congrats on the job buddy much love

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It won't hurt! Go to drive4walmart.com and try it! I could reach out to my recruiter and ask for you! Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com

    • @brandonh9016
      @brandonh9016 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How many years do you need to apply?

    • @wanghaf_Gl0yper
      @wanghaf_Gl0yper 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brandonh9016 30 months bro

  • @Tony92805
    @Tony92805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where did you get your coffee maker dose it fit a 16oz cup thank you in advance

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dude I scored two of them at walmart for 1/2 the cost of the Keurig one. Unfortunately they're discontinued. There's a mainstays one for the same price I paid 19.99 And yes I fit my 16oz yeti cup in there but it'll only do up to 14oz.

    • @Tony92805
      @Tony92805 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife thank you

  • @AndrewOldacre-o7u
    @AndrewOldacre-o7u 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Freightliners are using too much coolant...where is it going..

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Twice it's been a coolant connection on an APU.

  • @Crittek
    @Crittek 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I apply at any DC or only the ones that are showing on the website?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question. They're telling me the website is only place to apply

  • @youngking317
    @youngking317 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You live in Indiana?

  • @Kevo1993
    @Kevo1993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you do a lot of nighttime driving?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. Its not required.

    • @DirectCurrent4u
      @DirectCurrent4u 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife Wow, Thats awesome! Keep up the good work my friend and stay safe out there!🙏🏻👍

  • @darrellle4967
    @darrellle4967 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Are u touch freight???

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No touch.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let me add that you will have to do some things like raining the dividers (bulkheads) in the refrigerated trailers. This can be rough on you if you do not use the pole hook to help keep you from reaching. The bulkheads are thick padded walls basically.

  • @Sbowling1979
    @Sbowling1979 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is promoting Amazon sales ok with Walmart?

  • @carlosruiz4857
    @carlosruiz4857 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you go over 12 hrs daily

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are expected to at least do 10 hours I believe.

  • @Messenger0049
    @Messenger0049 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they hire right out trucking school?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, they typically do not. They are starting a "finishing school" but I believe that is mostly for the associate to driver program. Can't hurt to apply! You never know.

    • @Messenger0049
      @Messenger0049 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What if I get 2 years experience working for waste management? Will they hire me then?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Messenger0049 Careers
      A minimum of 30 months experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 4 years.

  • @angelofilitonga927
    @angelofilitonga927 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is $400+ the norm? on any normal day?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really depends on how you run and the dc. 400 is pretty easy for me to get and I run less than 2500 miles a week

    • @J__7777
      @J__7777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ThisTruckingLifeso it's about $1/mile?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@J__7777 I wouldn't go as far as saying what it is per mile because it ultimately relies on so many different factors including your activities like layover... drops...hooks.., how many miles you ran that day, wait time, Meetings training pay, bonuses, quarterly safety bonus. There's a lot more to Walmart than mileage pay because like you can see you get paid for everything.. If you apply make sure you say you know someone that works there And used me as a referral they'll ask you during the phone call who you know That'll get you up On top of the list Also. you can email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com for more information

  • @jaywavy5734
    @jaywavy5734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you get WiFi on your truck?

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The truck has some sort of wifi but I'm not sure the driver can use it...I Hotspot from my phone it runs my roku TV lol

    • @jaywavy5734
      @jaywavy5734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife I ask because I drive and my girl works from home. Was wondering if we could find a way for her to work in the truck with me on the road

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jaywavy5734 yeah! I have wlamart family mobile ,the unlimited includes Hotspot. You can do anything just like wifi.

    • @jaywavy5734
      @jaywavy5734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThisTruckingLife thanks. I will be applying!

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jaywavy5734 great! The application process can be annoying at times but it's worth it! Let me know if you need any help you can email me at TTLwalmart@gmail.com
      Please consider using me a referral!

  • @marciaatl
    @marciaatl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Exactly what I’d expect to hear from a GM domiciled driver….going into a stupid grocery DC. Thanks for giving the potential new grocery dc driver a negative impression.
    BTW grocery kept you guys busy during the last depression. 2007-2009. Yeah I’ve been hauling groceries that long.

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The grocery dc i keep getting pulled to needs alot of help but are not hiring. My dog was dying and I wanted to run by the house. Thanks for the comment.

    • @garytriano13
      @garytriano13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      settle down bro

  • @johnadams731
    @johnadams731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You must be in Indiana. I use to work at the Dollar general in Marion.

    • @johnadams731
      @johnadams731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Send me a email link or something so I can find out what is need and qualifications

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Didn't you just email me?

    • @johnadams731
      @johnadams731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThisTruckingLife yep yep my bad my bad

  • @Tay-bp4ph
    @Tay-bp4ph หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you bring a girlfriend ?any wait period

    • @ThisTruckingLife
      @ThisTruckingLife  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. I'm pretty sure you can have a passenger right after training. That would be something to ask the recruiter when you get the interview call.