This is a very interesting video. I work in healthcare and applied for an IT job online with Walmart last summer but never heard back. A few months later, however, HR reached out to me out of the blue and asked if I would be interested in becoming a truck driver with them. I was surprised because I'd never even thought of driving a truck before. I turned it down without really thinking about it, but looking at some of the videos posted now I realize I may have missed out on an exceptional opportunity. It seems like a really good career - thank you for posting these videos.
Just got released from my mentor/trainer and completed my first week solo! Thanks for the pretrip notes you sent. They were definitely helpful for that (EXTREMELY) detailed pretrip portion of onboarding! Keep up the great work driver!
I went to onboarding 08/21, went to orientation 8/28 and go with my mentor on Monday! Thanks so much for all you do! It really helped and gave me confidence in my self. Be safe 🤙🏽
Going to Seymour next week. I’ve been driving for 30 years but am a little bit nervous, because I’ve heard horror stories about the pre trip. Everyone knows that nobody checks all of the stuff that they show you. Check the fluids, tires, air lines, etc. common sense, then go.
Wow! Sounds like they're going to great lengths to get people hired. Thanks for the info I may share that in some of my videos. I'm not going for the referral bonus no competition here lol
Rich just want to thank you for all your Info, I just passed my Onboarding in Red Bluff, Ca. I’m Fontana Local, You definitely have to earn this job. That pre-trip is no joke lol, it Was one of the most stressful yet rewarding weeks of my life. Can’t wait to start my career here. Thanks for everything Brotha!
My class we had 17 people one was returning for finishing school from the week before. Out of the 17, 12 of us passed Thursday, and 2 more passed Friday so we had 14 of 17 pass in my class!
@@LosNativos743 make sure you don’t go over 70 mph down a hill automatically step or go over 1 mile mph the speed limit for 10 seconds automatically step. Walmart is losing a lot of guys for those and it’s not being talked about.
Hey Rich, sorry to hear about your basement. Hopefully you get through it alright. I saw on simplyhired that walmart was hiring in the dfw area, So i've been doing my research about driving for walmart. I was going to apply this morning but it turns out that there no longer accepting applications for regional positions. They have local home daily positions but the commute would be too long for me.. Either way, I'll keep checking drive4walmart for regional positions in Sanger or Palestine, TX And I'll be sure to put your name down as a referral. Thanks for the uploads, stay safe
Texas and Florida are almost impossible to get into. Because guys like to transfer from other Walmart locations to that area. Also, that means when something does go live. You need to make sure you have an alert set so that you get notified immediately. Because they rarely stay up for more than 2 or 3 days. And they will get hundreds 2000s of applications..
I'm not saying its easy! They still need to challenge you and make sure you can be safe. This new way of giving feedback and extra training makes it easier than it's ever been. Before I was a driver at walmart you use to get 1 shot 90% of drivers today could not pass the old standards. Things change with the times.
This is silly what its come to to get a job driving here. Im a former driver out of Sealy 7836 DC in Texas and when i hired on we had to get thru a driver revoew committee, then ops managers, a full pre-trip and road test that took well over an hour each...then to the GTM for interview. I stayed 12 years til it got so ridiculous and finally quit. That said, it was a well paying job and drivers were always well respected. I dont miss it tho.
And when the hiring pool gets thin. How do you expect a company to get more drivers? If they can't get the drivers with the standards they upcurrently had in place? I just don't understand why guys get upset about this. They still are making sure that the drivers are safe by giving them more education. In my mind, more education is not a bad thing..
Richard is the truth and he definitely helps you out exactly as he says. I appreciate your help thank you! Please use him as a referral let's return the help to a fellow driver
That finishing school isn’t offered to everyone. Out of 13 who started out the week in my group only 6 passed. Out of those who failed they only allowed 2 to go to finishing school
Did they fail driving? I was told at the onboarding that as long as they passed driving and just needed a little help, they would be offered finishing school.
The A2D program is very different from an onboarding person. You'll get 1 on 1 training. I'll send you the pretrip. Send me an email so I know where to send it to. DRKARAOKEDJ@GMAIL.COM
@@qupeedatrucker Cancel if you already put in the application, but we're not able to find the spot. To put my name a number, you can call the driver hotline and they can edit the application.
I'm in need of a referral I'm currently a maintenance technician at Walmart warehouse and beginning. My process to apply for the program and just entered this next phase of the process to become a private Fleet driver.
Yes the 110k is gross. Walmart does not do true OTR. Otr to them is regional. Grocery stays withing 250 miles of the DC as where GM tries to.stay within 700.
It's not really timed. There is a max. If you can't complete the pretrip in 30 minutes, that means you may not have a good understanding of how to do it properly. I could see it being an issue if they gave you an unrealistic time like 10 minutes or said top 3 fastest get the job. This is 30 minutes to do a pretrip, which is way more than enough time. When guys go to a national skills competition, they do it in about 6minutes and miss 0 items. Also there is no rime limit on the job. Its just to prove you have sold comprehension of whats expected.
Thanks for the info you emailed me. It helped so much. I completed onboarding and mentoring. Now on my first trip solo. Thanks again! Grantsville UT 7026
That's not an easy answer. Best response is about 100-110k a year. The reason its hard to answer is you get paid by the mile, stop, upload, live load, arrive n drop, hook, etc. You even get 42$ a night to sleep in the truck. Half of your pay could come from various activities.
It's very hard to get into Florida because most of the time they take internal transfers there. If you would like to discuss how to get into Florida. I might have a way, send me an email and we'll see if we can work something out.
When do we take our drug test? I assume at onboarding? At Schneider it was at orientation. How many days after Onboarding do you have to yourself before you go out with a mentor?
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
The interview is a formality to confirm your app and details. Last chance for you can add a referal if you want but it only helps the referal guy since you made it this far
No use pto or vacation if possible. But I personally don't recommend giving a 2 week notice if you pass. I know it feels like the right thing to do but so many drivers have been screwed by trying to give a 2 week notice.
@@WalmartRich What do you mean drivers have been screwed by trying to give 2 weeks notice? Like walmart won't give you the time after passing onboarding to quit your job?
This is misleading the video is saying you catch a break as if it’s a little easier getting hired on but your comments are saying most ppl don’t pass with new rules 🤔
Yes your years of service transfer as PTO but not as driver Service. So if a new driver schedule opens up you don't leapfrog a 4th year driver in that aspect. But your pro will accrue faster than the guys in years 1-5. I'm not sure what you mean about pay? You'll earn new driver pay and not your associate pay.
If I have already submitted an app can i still add you as a referal? Your videos are the reason I have interest in looking into Walmart but I didnt see a place for referal.
This happens often. You can email me and I might be able to help. You can also call the driver hotline. Driver Call Center - 1 (844) 378-4968 If you add me please let me know so I can inform my HR staff. THANK YOU!
Hey Rich thanks for the pretrip it was a great help I watched alot of your video I finished onbording today and they told me it was to late to use a referral I am going to Symra Delaware if you know better let me know thanks.
All of the DCs are to be exactly the same. The fleet development facilitators are all trained in Bentonville. Just remeber guys are human and personalities may be slightly different but the process should be 100% the same!
Super hard to get into. Not hard in my opinion to get through. I went to a 4 week school to get my license. You get 12 weeks of training. So you should be a better driver after 12 weeks of good schooling than I was after my 4 weeks
I’m not good a testing on paper or on the screen testing but I would love to follow my dreams, also is it true if you do something to your truck you have to pay for it?
I am right now on onboarding 30 min full pre trip made no possible if you naming all component from wallmart book many people fail others just calling boxing info some examiners admit this way others say it is not right double reading .like joke nobody looking professional looking cirus horse.
@WalmartRich I am sure I am right now onboarding and telling everybody it is joke real pretrip 30 min per all properly like in wallmart book not possible ,only if you missed many parts only .
Do you know anything about the associate to driver program when it comes to team drivers. I know the first 2,weeks the new driver is with a mentor. But what happens after?
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I'm trying to reduce my anxiety that I build up for no reason. I know that you're busy. I've watched your videos. Thank you.
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This is a very interesting video. I work in healthcare and applied for an IT job online with Walmart last summer but never heard back. A few months later, however, HR reached out to me out of the blue and asked if I would be interested in becoming a truck driver with them. I was surprised because I'd never even thought of driving a truck before. I turned it down without really thinking about it, but looking at some of the videos posted now I realize I may have missed out on an exceptional opportunity. It seems like a really good career - thank you for posting these videos.
It's never too late..
Don't you have to have 30 months of prior CDL driving?
Just got released from my mentor/trainer and completed my first week solo! Thanks for the pretrip notes you sent. They were definitely helpful for that (EXTREMELY) detailed pretrip portion of onboarding! Keep up the great work driver!
You are welcome! Congrats Walmart Driver
I went to onboarding 08/21, went to orientation 8/28 and go with my mentor on Monday! Thanks so much for all you do! It really helped and gave me confidence in my self. Be safe 🤙🏽
Where did you go for onboarding?
Passed onboarding in Dover few weeks ago. Today finished my first week with trainer. So far loving it. Out of 24 in my class I think 20 made it.
Email me.. I'd like to chat about dover
Hey brother, I’m on my way to Dover, in a few days to start my onboarding process too
Is this the Smyrna DE location?
Great update!!
Headed to my onboarding 9/11 in Dallas. Thank you for all the information passed along.
I'm going to onboarding 9/18 in garland
I’m going to onboarding in garland tx 5/20. How was it?
I completed onboarding last week i go to orientation 9/19 easy money
Congrats!
Congratulations how was it. I’m scared lol I go very very soon I wanna make it!
@@JermaineDFW it was kinda intimidating at first but once I relaxed it was no big deal
Great videos Rich question do all drivers start with working nights ?
@@douglongval5286no not at all you would have to volunteer or request nights
Going to Seymour next week. I’ve been driving for 30 years but am a little bit nervous, because I’ve heard horror stories about the pre trip. Everyone knows that nobody checks all of the stuff that they show you. Check the fluids, tires, air lines, etc. common sense, then go.
Yes, but once you go through it, many guys change the way they do things to the new Walmart way.
one of your referrals and I go in in Texas on Monday 9/11/23 wish me luck!
THATS AWESOME! YOURE GONNA DO GREAT!
I'm headed to Garland on 9/11.
Will see you there if that's your location.
Best of luck!!
Wow! Sounds like they're going to great lengths to get people hired. Thanks for the info I may share that in some of my videos. I'm not going for the referral bonus no competition here lol
No worries. I refer people to ypu that have questions about CA.
@@WalmartRich yep same here I refer them your way also
Rich just want to thank you for all your Info, I just passed my Onboarding in Red Bluff, Ca. I’m Fontana Local, You definitely have to earn this job. That pre-trip is no joke lol, it Was one of the most stressful yet rewarding weeks of my life. Can’t wait to start my career here. Thanks for everything Brotha!
Congrats walmart driver! They may have made it easier but they also need to test you and be sure you can do the job correctly
My class we had 17 people one was returning for finishing school from the week before. Out of the 17, 12 of us passed Thursday, and 2 more passed Friday so we had 14 of 17 pass in my class!
@@LosNativos743 make sure you don’t go over 70 mph down a hill automatically step or go over 1 mile mph the speed limit for 10 seconds automatically step. Walmart is losing a lot of guys for those and it’s not being talked about.
@@vikingguy2434 what dc you work out of?
I’m loving it here man! Best job I’ve ever had! I’m on a 5/2-5/3
5-2 5-3 is sweet! 6-2 ain't bad either. Glad you like it. Every hear I'm here the job gets better
@@WalmartRich yea absolutley!
Had the basement flood before but it was just a French drain, cannot imagine sewage! Good luck with clean up.
Thanks! I wasn't home. Wife and kids had been running toilets and showers upstairs for hours before someone went downstairs to notice.
Going to Seymour next week. Been driving for 30 years but still nervous. Allen is my mentor/referral. Wish me luck
Good luck!
First day of onboarding today appreciate all your help!
Good luck
Hey Rich, sorry to hear about your basement. Hopefully you get through it alright. I saw on simplyhired that walmart was hiring in the dfw area, So i've been doing my research about driving for walmart. I was going to apply this morning but it turns out that there no longer accepting applications for regional positions. They have local home daily positions but the commute would be too long for me.. Either way, I'll keep checking drive4walmart for regional positions in Sanger or Palestine, TX And I'll be sure to put your name down as a referral. Thanks for the uploads, stay safe
Texas and Florida are almost impossible to get into. Because guys like to transfer from other Walmart locations to that area. Also, that means when something does go live. You need to make sure you have an alert set so that you get notified immediately. Because they rarely stay up for more than 2 or 3 days. And they will get hundreds 2000s of applications..
Good to know, thanks👍 I'll set up an alert and keep a very close eye on it
They are helpful and it’s definitely not easy I’m in onboarding now at spring valley
I'm not saying its easy! They still need to challenge you and make sure you can be safe. This new way of giving feedback and extra training makes it easier than it's ever been. Before I was a driver at walmart you use to get 1 shot 90% of drivers today could not pass the old standards. Things change with the times.
This is silly what its come to to get a job driving here. Im a former driver out of Sealy 7836 DC in Texas and when i hired on we had to get thru a driver revoew committee, then ops managers, a full pre-trip and road test that took well over an hour each...then to the GTM for interview. I stayed 12 years til it got so ridiculous and finally quit. That said, it was a well paying job and drivers were always well respected. I dont miss it tho.
And when the hiring pool gets thin. How do you expect a company to get more drivers? If they can't get the drivers with the standards they upcurrently had in place?
I just don't understand why guys get upset about this. They still are making sure that the drivers are safe by giving them more education. In my mind, more education is not a bad thing..
Who made you the gate keeper???
Amazing how many drivers that are fine by being some companies bitch boy
I go to onboarding in Texas on the 25th
Good luck!
Good luck!!!
I go to orientation on September 25th has well in Laurens,SC
Thank you for video..thank you
Richard is the truth and he definitely helps you out exactly as he says. I appreciate your help thank you! Please use him as a referral let's return the help to a fellow driver
Thanks man
Can you give me some notes on the pre trip test I will appreciate it
Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com and I'll send my guides
I was wondering if I might be able to get a copy of the Walmart pre-trip check list. I am just waiting on the background check.
Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
That finishing school isn’t offered to everyone. Out of 13 who started out the week in my group only 6 passed. Out of those who failed they only allowed 2 to go to finishing school
Did they fail driving? I was told at the onboarding that as long as they passed driving and just needed a little help, they would be offered finishing school.
I'm in the a2d and barely gonna dmv test within 2 weeks. I'm highly interested in the walmart pre trip.
The A2D program is very different from an onboarding person. You'll get 1 on 1 training.
I'll send you the pretrip. Send me an email so I know where to send it to. DRKARAOKEDJ@GMAIL.COM
Can you please send me pretrip guide??
Not on TH-cam. Email me and I reply drkaraokedj@gmail.com
I came to the right video using you as a reference
Can I put you name in after I submit
@@qupeedatrucker Cancel if you already put in the application, but we're not able to find the spot. To put my name a number, you can call the driver hotline and they can edit the application.
I'm in need of a referral I'm currently a maintenance technician at Walmart warehouse and beginning. My process to apply for the program and just entered this next phase of the process to become a private Fleet driver.
Referals do not work for associate to driver program. Sorry.
I’m needin a study guide I go to onboarding 10-09-23
Didn't I email it to you? Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com
So do yo what for Walmart in your area or you OTR? do you have a home base? Is the 110k salary 🤔 gross?
Yes the 110k is gross. Walmart does not do true OTR. Otr to them is regional. Grocery stays withing 250 miles of the DC as where GM tries to.stay within 700.
Why are safety sensitive things timed when companies are all about safety?
It's not really timed. There is a max. If you can't complete the pretrip in 30 minutes, that means you may not have a good understanding of how to do it properly. I could see it being an issue if they gave you an unrealistic time like 10 minutes or said top 3 fastest get the job. This is 30 minutes to do a pretrip, which is way more than enough time. When guys go to a national skills competition, they do it in about 6minutes and miss 0 items.
Also there is no rime limit on the job. Its just to prove you have sold comprehension of whats expected.
Stoll not received the onboarding. I got the paperwork threw personal for associate to driver rolling. November or in spring..
Associate to driver is a longer process that only starts every 12 weeks
I under stand the process. I done all the paperwork and getting scheduled. I get paid. For it. Plus think its easier
Thanks for the info you emailed me.
It helped so much.
I completed onboarding and mentoring.
Now on my first trip solo.
Thanks again!
Grantsville UT 7026
You're very welcome congratulations
Was the pre trip he sent exactly like Walmarts or close enough??
I interested in Walmart truck driver. I worked at Walmart DC over 2 years from now. I have no idea how do I get to drive
Your an associate working at a DC? GO on your workday and search associate to driver. Apply to an opening within 250 miles of your home. Good luck!
Do new drivers still get sign on bound?
I finished on boarding at the end of May.
If you were offered the bonus at the time of sign up. Not all drivers get a sign on. It's certain locations only.
How long is finishing school?
3 days if they offer it. They are ringing about doing away with it
How much is starting pay?
That's not an easy answer. Best response is about 100-110k a year. The reason its hard to answer is you get paid by the mile, stop, upload, live load, arrive n drop, hook, etc. You even get 42$ a night to sleep in the truck. Half of your pay could come from various activities.
I just ran across your videos after applying. Is it too late to use you as a referral?
You can add someone by calling 844-378-4968
I've used you and still no call.
Email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do.
Also call
Driver Call Center -
1 (844) 378-4968
HI I'm trying to reapply I live in Lakeland Fl but the site don't show any DC to apply, there's any other wedsite to apply?
It's very hard to get into Florida because most of the time they take internal transfers there. If you would like to discuss how to get into Florida. I might have a way, send me an email and we'll see if we can work something out.
Can you send me your guides please. Thanks. Awesome info
Send me an email so I can send it to you. I can't send it through youtube or anything like that
When do we take our drug test? I assume at onboarding? At Schneider it was at orientation.
How many days after Onboarding do you have to yourself before you go out with a mentor?
Drug screen is day 1 of onboarding. Physical is day 1 of orientation. Then, you spend 10 days with a mentor.
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
Positions are low right now. I'm told California will open starting in February
That makes sense. Thanks
I got an interview with wal mart tomorrow, any tips? And how long after the interview do I know if i go to the next step
The interview is a formality to confirm your app and details. Last chance for you can add a referal if you want but it only helps the referal guy since you made it this far
Is it reccomended to quit your job before you go to onboarding?
No use pto or vacation if possible. But I personally don't recommend giving a 2 week notice if you pass. I know it feels like the right thing to do but so many drivers have been screwed by trying to give a 2 week notice.
@@WalmartRich What do you mean drivers have been screwed by trying to give 2 weeks notice? Like walmart won't give you the time after passing onboarding to quit your job?
I just got my application accepted. how long will it take to contact for the interview process?
10 days on avg.
I'm from Temple TX, do they hire over at that Walmart dc?
I never seen a Temple DC. I'll have to look it up
Since most people pass, would you recommend me putting in my notice to my current employer? I have orientation scheduled for November 6th
Most people do not pass now with the new rules.
This is misleading the video is saying you catch a break as if it’s a little easier getting hired on but your comments are saying most ppl don’t pass with new rules 🤔
Do your years of service and pto transfer over from the store and what happens to your pay? I have been with Walmart almost 5 years
Yes your years of service transfer as PTO but not as driver Service. So if a new driver schedule opens up you don't leapfrog a 4th year driver in that aspect. But your pro will accrue faster than the guys in years 1-5.
I'm not sure what you mean about pay? You'll earn new driver pay and not your associate pay.
Hi Rich can you send me the guides
Email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com
If I have already submitted an app can i still add you as a referal? Your videos are the reason I have interest in looking into Walmart but I didnt see a place for referal.
This happens often. You can email me and I might be able to help. You can also call the driver hotline.
Driver Call Center -
1 (844) 378-4968
If you add me please let me know so I can inform my HR staff. THANK YOU!
You can add him when you have your phone interview.
Hey Rich thanks for the pretrip it was a great help I watched alot of your video I finished onbording today and they told me it was to late to use a referral I am going to Symra Delaware if you know better let me know thanks.
Question how hard is it to get hired after applying and doing your background check. I literally just applied last night.
Depends on location. Sime need a lot of drivers and can go quick, some can take a while
I applied at the Hope Mills NC location
Does this apply for Lauren’s SC?
All of the DCs are to be exactly the same. The fleet development facilitators are all trained in Bentonville. Just remeber guys are human and personalities may be slightly different but the process should be 100% the same!
Are there hiring in southeast
At he moment it's slow. I can ask around d and see.
So even if you have 20 years experience you still have to show them the you know how to do a pre trip?
You would be surprised how many 20 plus year guts fail.
How hard is the 12week associate driver to driver program???
Super hard to get into. Not hard in my opinion to get through. I went to a 4 week school to get my license. You get 12 weeks of training. So you should be a better driver after 12 weeks of good schooling than I was after my 4 weeks
I’m not good a testing on paper or on the screen testing but I would love to follow my dreams, also is it true if you do something to your truck you have to pay for it?
Also I almost have been with Walmart for 5 years so would it be hard for me to get in still?
What’s the best way to get the onboarding and pre trip info, via your email or do you have a link? Thanks
Email.. I dont have a link
I’m at onboarding it isn’t bad at all .
Do you think the associate to driver program will end in the next couple years I’m only 19 and work in the store
No. I think it will be around a while
Is it hard to pass I am bad at taking test always have mainly hands on person
These are hands on skills test.
Is it hard to get excepted for the program
@user-sw4xl1ff3z yes it is
I am right now on onboarding 30 min full pre trip made no possible if you naming all component from wallmart book many people fail others just calling boxing info some examiners admit this way others say it is not right double reading .like joke nobody looking professional looking cirus horse.
I'm not sure what your saying.
@WalmartRich I am sure I am right now onboarding and telling everybody it is joke real pretrip 30 min per all properly like in wallmart book not possible ,only if you missed many parts only .
@@vadimssipolnieks2103 so you don't think the pretrip can be done in 30 minutes?
I’m going to apply at the DC in HERMISTON OR, can I still put you as a Referral? If I can please send me your Driver number.
Yes. My number is 37783. Email me drkaraokedj@gmail.com
@@WalmartRichOk thank you so much, I will put you as a referral thank you for your driver #.
I just tried to email you. It kicked itt back as undeliverable. Can i please get your email address again.
Drkaraokedj@gmail.com
Do you know anything about the associate to driver program when it comes to team drivers. I know the first 2,weeks the new driver is with a mentor. But what happens after?
If your with a mentor on the road the associate to driver stays in the truck and the mentor gets a hotel