I started watching your videos a month before I choose to join western and a month later you say everything on point 😂😂😂!!… thanks for keeping it real like you do and always be waiting for you to drop your video🥳🥳🥳… 3 months and am out!! Just the experience I need is what’s keeping me here.. money is horrible but what am getting is worth it … thanks again for your videos they made my mind ready for this trucking journey… thanks again🙏🙏🙏
@@MovingWeight ohh yeah!!.. after this!!.. everything else will be a breeze 😂😂😂. Keep it up!! Your videos helps out a lot of pple and I’ve put a lot of them on to your channel.. 🙏🙏🙏
I agree the Camera thing I even put a piece of tape over the camera on my ELD! I’m glad to see you’ve stuck it out so far for two months that’s awesome! Thank you for the video. I’m always curious of other driver’s experiences.
I agree with the Camera thing I even put a piece of tape over the camera on my ELD! I’m glad to see you’ve stuck it out so far for two months that’s awesome! Thank you for the video. I’m always curious of other driver’s experiences.
Thank you so much for these videos. I really appreciate it. I am learning a lot from you. I hear a lot of things about Western Express bit if they are good to me I'm going to rock with em.
I worked at Western and currently work at JB Hunt. And yes, we have the in-ward facing camera. It records when your driving, and when you stop, the inward camera stops. Im currently looking at a Owner/Operator spot. Cause i started my own company. I hope you have great success. I was on Westerns Wal-Mart account. Paid $250 per day. I like JB. U can make about 300-400per day. Depending on the account
My 2nd week flatbed n we sit too im also dealing with multiple dms i guess mine took a vacation the day i started but my mileage has been shitty since he left so i hope i get good ones when he pops back
Went from western for a year , to marten transport .. western did me great. No complaints but marten is definitely tha move. Dedicated freight , minimum guaranteed pay. Can’t beat it. Stay safe Driver , tap in in start uploading vids as well.
Your tandems. If you unlock it and It stays in position, you just have to put the truck in reverse and give it some hard gas. If that doesn't work, do it in drive and then in reverse it will move the weight and force will push the pins in.
Good afternoon. I have been watching a lot of OTR videos lately from different companies and this is the first I have watched from yours. I know you have to deal with some things on starter companies some worse than others but I guess once you hit your one-year mark who will look to Move to another company.?
Not too many deliveries on the weekend. Get a Friday load to deliver on Monday. If you become a trainer you get better mileage and time management is everything.
I’m currently in training with them. Do they let you pick your own truck? I do not want to end up with an International. Freightliner drives itself almost and doing 11 hours feels like nothing.
Are you still with western express? I start trucking school tomorrow with roadmaster and they got me lined up for western express once I complete the school.
@@MovingWeight I leave for orientation in Nashville tomorrow!!! I literally applied for 18 jobs and Western was the only one who was like yes, and I have nothing on my MVR or anything smmfh. Thank you for a fresh video that’s not all negative all the time
The landing gear if it ain't moving push it in and pul it out real hard then push it in half way to find the gear. It has to have the gear in operate faster
Do you get empty milage pay? Do they have automatic trucks? Who is your DM? Im needing a company to get my foot in the door. Do you know if they take SAP people since uts a second chance company. I haven't been in trouble for ten years. I hate even asking you this on here but I'd like to know first hand.
Yes all the trucks are automatic. I think they would give you a chance if you have 10 years with no trouble but definitely apply and let your recruiter know wasup without saying too much. Good luck to you, hope something works out for you soon.
Hair follicle Is not a DOT REQUIREMENT, so they asking for more personal information in which isn’t required by Dot so that’s the big deal for some people you dig bro.
@@LongHaulTae it’s insurance not dot. There’s been a company hit with a billion dollar settlement lawsuit. That’s not going down-so that drives follicle tests and 47 in/out cameras and every damn driver “needing” cpap so they can prove we’re sleeping etc etc. blame the lawyers.
Lol sometimes it does look that way but I’ve been able to so far and much better as the weeks go. Definitely needed a lil help a couple times though bc some of these places up north are TIGHT!
Come drive for Smith Transport, all new trucks and treat drivers a lot better than what you got now. Don't worry about outward facing camera, do your job and nothing to worry about. Quality pay and equipment for quality drivers.
3 more weeks of 160 academy then I’m going to western express . What’s your truck like you have plug-ins no refrigerators? It going to be rough for awhile but I’m trying to look at it in a positive way
Nope but you can buy an inverter and get all that in there if you want. I have a video on the truck I have, a lot of people prefer the freightliners though. But yes definitely gotta stay positive. Nothing good comes easy!
Is it me or you sound a little nervous 😬 but all and all great info thank you. About to start my flatbed training. Fingers crossed it goes well. And next time you in Nh hit me up lol 😂😂
I just got my CDLs Friday. I have 3 companies that are interested in hiring me. Western Express, Schneider and Keim Ts all of which are flatbed accounts. I am a firm believer that your situation is what you make it. Yea, get your experience and find other oppurtunities if you don't like where your at. The magic of America is that we can control our own destiny.
Hello, so your saying that even if you come with your own CDL A they will still try to put you in a contract? Because I payed for 20 hours of training hours for my CDL school before passing my road test.
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also..
Im trainee for 5days now. My trainer and truck is fhilty as hell he kept pee water bottles all over on the truck,never shower never brush teeth and he is chain smoker +smoke weed Hope my training day ends asap.
Lol yeah that’s the more obvious solution. And I’ve met many people that didn’t know they were in a contract but I feel like they just didn’t read before signing honestly.
I wish you young drivers would do research before wasting your life away with these fleece scams that’s been out for decades. Omg don’t do this ever again!
I worked at Western my first year did well and moved on. Now I make $1700 a week home daily of weekends. Keep going
What company brother!
Nice!! What company?
Cardinal logistics. Do you want referral code
Which company you working for now
I started with western express year 2020. Left them after 2 months
I started watching your videos a month before I choose to join western and a month later you say everything on point 😂😂😂!!… thanks for keeping it real like you do and always be waiting for you to drop your video🥳🥳🥳… 3 months and am out!! Just the experience I need is what’s keeping me here.. money is horrible but what am getting is worth it … thanks again for your videos they made my mind ready for this trucking journey… thanks again🙏🙏🙏
Thank you I appreciate that. Yeah in a few months we’ll both be looking back like thank God I made it out ! Lol stay safe out there.
@@MovingWeight ohh yeah!!.. after this!!.. everything else will be a breeze 😂😂😂. Keep it up!! Your videos helps out a lot of pple and I’ve put a lot of them on to your channel.. 🙏🙏🙏
I agree the Camera thing I even put a piece of tape over the camera on my ELD! I’m glad to see you’ve stuck it out so far for two months that’s awesome! Thank you for the video. I’m always curious of other driver’s experiences.
Thanks for your videos. I start at western next week and have found these videos of your so helpful
Glad I could help and good luck to you!
Do you have the recruiter number?
I agree with the Camera thing I even put a piece of tape over the camera on my ELD! I’m glad to see you’ve stuck it out so far for two months that’s awesome! Thank you for the video. I’m always curious of other driver’s experiences.
Lol I don’t blame you because why are they invading privacy like that?! Thank you, I appreciate that. Thank you for watching 🙂
@@MovingWeighttheres a built in mic too
Thank you so much for these videos. I really appreciate it. I am learning a lot from you. I hear a lot of things about Western Express bit if they are good to me I'm going to rock with em.
I worked at Western and currently work at JB Hunt. And yes, we have the in-ward facing camera. It records when your driving, and when you stop, the inward camera stops. Im currently looking at a Owner/Operator spot. Cause i started my own company. I hope you have great success. I was on Westerns Wal-Mart account. Paid $250 per day. I like JB. U can make about 300-400per day. Depending on the account
Yeah they’re on my list of places I may go to next. But congrats on becoming an owner op. Wishing you great success as well!
Congrats on your journey… Roll on driver !! 🤙🏻
Great video. Ill be heading to Western Express next week. Got CDL just need to get a few months experience. 🙂
My 2nd week flatbed n we sit too im also dealing with multiple dms i guess mine took a vacation the day i started but my mileage has been shitty since he left so i hope i get good ones when he pops back
Went from western for a year , to marten transport .. western did me great. No complaints but marten is definitely tha move. Dedicated freight , minimum guaranteed pay. Can’t beat it. Stay safe Driver , tap in in start uploading vids as well.
What's the name of the? MARTEN?
Your tandems. If you unlock it and It stays in position, you just have to put the truck in reverse and give it some hard gas. If that doesn't work, do it in drive and then in reverse it will move the weight and force will push the pins in.
I work for western i think the best they offer is if you become a trainer you get paid for all miles to the truck
Good afternoon. I have been watching a lot of OTR videos lately from different companies and this is the first I have watched from yours. I know you have to deal with some things on starter companies some worse than others but I guess once you hit your one-year mark who will look to Move to another company.?
The trailers with the tandem button make sure truck and trailer on even ground and you will be good. Are you Otr or lp?
Not too many deliveries on the weekend. Get a Friday load to deliver on Monday. If you become a trainer you get better mileage and time management is everything.
Can you explain more about the pay?
Most companies have cameras now
What made you choose western express?
Had a couple things on my MVR and just needed to get some experience somewhere.
@@MovingWeighti got a reckless driving back in 2019 settled in 2020. Cant find no where to pick me up
I’m currently in training with them. Do they let you pick your own truck? I do not want to end up with an International. Freightliner drives itself almost and doing 11 hours feels like nothing.
Are you still with western express? I start trucking school tomorrow with roadmaster and they got me lined up for western express once I complete the school.
Do they have a refresher course...been having my class A for 2 years but had a class b job and trying to get into class A trucking
Good luck and be safe
Thanks for sharing, more than likely I will sign on with them..lol I like not having a camera watching me.
They are actually putting cameras in all the trucks now.
@@MovingWeight I leave for orientation in Nashville tomorrow!!! I literally applied for 18 jobs and Western was the only one who was like yes, and I have nothing on my MVR or anything smmfh. Thank you for a fresh video that’s not all negative all the time
The landing gear if it ain't moving push it in and pul it out real hard then push it in half way to find the gear. It has to have the gear in operate faster
You have a lot of good tips ❤
Should you go flat bed or dry van
Hey I live next to Paterson, can you please send me a copy of the lease contract, thank you
Hey wassup ? I got some questions how can we talk
Your getting cameras now 😂😂😂
Would you be interested in teaming
Do you get empty milage pay? Do they have automatic trucks? Who is your DM? Im needing a company to get my foot in the door. Do you know if they take SAP people since uts a second chance company. I haven't been in trouble for ten years. I hate even asking you this on here but I'd like to know first hand.
Yes all the trucks are automatic. I think they would give you a chance if you have 10 years with no trouble but definitely apply and let your recruiter know wasup without saying too much. Good luck to you, hope something works out for you soon.
Update western got cameras now. It it seems she dont work there no more.
Very informative video thanks
Thanks
Are you doing flatbed? I'm a little nervous about that but what the heck.
I work with western been solo a month
Do you pick your own truck
What's the big deal about hair follicle test if I may ask?
Goes back further and can’t be tricked.
Hair follicle Is not a DOT REQUIREMENT, so they asking for more personal information in which isn’t required by Dot so that’s the big deal for some people you dig bro.
@@LongHaulTae why don’t you just say it out loud? People that want to smoke weed are pissed because they can skate the piss but not the follicle.
Lol I mean we all know what it is man , got to say it professionally but true
@@LongHaulTae it’s insurance not dot. There’s been a company hit with a billion dollar settlement lawsuit. That’s not going down-so that drives follicle tests and 47 in/out cameras and every damn driver “needing” cpap so they can prove we’re sleeping etc etc.
blame the lawyers.
So how much they paid you?
The international trucks have a really wide turning radius. So when you go to these docks with small tight spots.
You might not be able to get into
Lol sometimes it does look that way but I’ve been able to so far and much better as the weeks go. Definitely needed a lil help a couple times though bc some of these places up north are TIGHT!
Internationals have a smaller turning radius.
Come drive for Smith Transport, all new trucks and treat drivers a lot better than what you got now. Don't worry about outward facing camera, do your job and nothing to worry about. Quality pay and equipment for quality drivers.
3 more weeks of 160 academy then I’m going to western express . What’s your truck like you have plug-ins no refrigerators? It going to be rough for awhile but I’m trying to look at it in a positive way
Nope but you can buy an inverter and get all that in there if you want. I have a video on the truck I have, a lot of people prefer the freightliners though. But yes definitely gotta stay positive. Nothing good comes easy!
@@MovingWeight keep bringing the videos we enjoy them
Is it me or you sound a little nervous 😬 but all and all great info thank you. About to start my flatbed training. Fingers crossed it goes well. And next time you in Nh hit me up lol 😂😂
I start my orientation tomorrow with them I’m driving flatbed. Heard flatbed make more or if u become a trainer u can make good money to
I just started here and I don't how is it going to be...
Keep me posted
You drive flatbed?
New suby here. Do they hire students while in driving school?
If you worried about the hair, I’ll just go work for dollar general you go work but pay is better
Hell to Da No bro DG 🚮 and they pay is suck 😢
Western express are putting cameras in the cab now
😳
Be safe out there!
I just got my CDLs Friday. I have 3 companies that are interested in hiring me. Western Express, Schneider and Keim Ts all of which are flatbed accounts. I am a firm believer that your situation is what you make it. Yea, get your experience and find other oppurtunities if you don't like where your at. The magic of America is that we can control our own destiny.
Schneider is a good company. Remember no company is perfect, but western express is the worst.
There is a camera on the tablet. Cover it with tape!
The lease purchase program is actually very good
😍
1200$/700$ is pretty decent money I rather drive than fix train cars shift of 4 to 4 and earn 722$ weekly nah no thanks.
Hello, so your saying that even if you come with your own CDL A they will still try to put you in a contract?
Because I payed for 20 hours of training hours for my CDL school before passing my road test.
You look Eritrean??
lol I get that a lot but nope, I'm Jamaican.
Oh they got camrea
Lancaster is my hood lol Buffalo ny
Come to magnum. Good trucks. Can stay home as long as you want in reason. No cameras. Great company. Good pay. They out of Fargo, ND
Thank you I’ll definitely look into that one
Do they require experience?
Do they do hair follicles?
They’re not hiring until next year
Question what was the drug testing like? Was it a piss test? or hair AND piss test?
Urinalysis
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also..
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Im trainee for 5days now.
My trainer and truck is fhilty as hell he kept pee water bottles all over on the truck,never shower never brush teeth and he is chain smoker +smoke weed
Hope my training day ends asap.
Oh man I hope you made it out of there fast
OR just dont do drugs. They are trying to hire me now and they did not say anything about a contract or $2500 fine.
Lol yeah that’s the more obvious solution. And I’ve met many people that didn’t know they were in a contract but I feel like they just didn’t read before signing honestly.
All that work for 31k yrs
Get your experience and get out
That is the plan lol
She’s a cutie
First you have to get out of prison and go from there
REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴.
All cons no pros.
You go home every week you made 1400 and you complaining oh your a rook ...I gotta be home every week person
Western Express sucks.
I heard they the lowest paying in the industry
I wish you young drivers would do research before wasting your life away with these fleece scams that’s been out for decades. Omg don’t do this ever again!
Absolute garbage company. Payrate is a complete joke and their trucks are not taken care of.
I know you cute af
Do you have a number so i can buy you dinner. It doesnt have to be a date i just like meeting new ppl. Godbless and best wishes. Keep grinding
You saying facts Western Express pay it do sucks look this company call EW Wylie they pay good