The Truth About Driving for Walmart
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ต.ค. 2024
- The truth you'll have to face if you want to drive for Walmart. If you would like to use me as a reference use the information below.
drive4walmart.com
Donald Smith employee number 14608
DC 6826 Red Bluff California
You have any questions email me at don@20plustrucking.com
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GREAT VIDEO BRUH 🙏🏾 THANK YOU
You're welcome
I just started in August in Fontana on the P&D team, (Local) and after a bit of a learning curve, I like it. I think I'll give it 6 months before I say I love it. If I don't love it, I'll look into going OTR. I don't mind the snow or throwing chains. Slow and steady is the key to a safe winter season.
Amen slow and steady has served me well over the years
Update? Im thinking of driving local for WM. Hows the pay, and what's the schedule like?
There's local too?
@@Hatrimn 7 months in now and liking it more. After this crazy winter I'm probably going to stay local. Company is great, no complaints.
@@Jaydad78 We have a lot down here in SoCal, I think there's a group out in Texas, DFW area too.
I'm certainly done with trucking but I was curious about what a Walmart driving job is like, since we have a full-time Walmart driver here in the Army motorpool. He's part-time casual with us. This guy has told me that, yes, it's still trucking, and filled me in on a few experiences but I wanted to know more. I've watched several of your videos and have enjoyed them. Thanks for posting!
I appreciate you watching the channel thank you. My goal has been to show my experiences working for Walmart out here in the west and how I react to it. I know it can be a lot different in different parts of the country but overall it's more similar than it is different looking at all the Walmart drivers working nationwide. That's what makes our culture that is still alive but not nearly as strong as it was when I first came here 17 years ago. I have no doubt this job is something special compared to most trucking jobs in this nation because I like to go to work everyday and continue to stay here for all these years 17 all together. Most all the Walmart drivers I met over time basically feel the same. A lot of the Walmart TH-camrs illustrate the step-by-step things that have to do with this job and I'm more about how my day or week has gone and what I think about that or how I handle it. After all these years I'm definitely set in my ways because so far they've always served me well to continue on with safe driving and good standing with work.
Truck drivers keep America going. Thanks man
Why do people act like driving through snow Is that big of a deal? It's not like it's winding narrow ravines lol. It's just a highway with snow on it. Just go slow chain up. You'll be fine. Yes chaining up is a pain in the ass sometimes but it's not like it's year round. It's just a few months out of the year. Man up.
That's exactly how I feel about it. I don't think snow is really the problem It's people that can't drive worth beans on dryland let alone wet a surface. It may seem simply cut and dried if somebody hits you because they can't drive but the problem is the truck driver generally gets the blame and it ruins that person's chance of getting a good job or getting the most out of their livelihood. Also there's a massive difference between being in the Midwest on flat ground with snow and ice and being on a grade constantly. In the end the truck driver must take responsibility for everything to try to prevent problems from happening caused by other people.
Chains NOPE
Slip Seating Nope
Bi Weekly Pay Nope
Gathered all the info I need to make an easy decision.
I respect your opinion because most of the time people wait until they get a job here before they start crying about these types of things but not you. I have similar opinions about other trucking jobs out there and because I'm clear on what I will and won't do I've never gotten jobs there which has worked out perfect for me. Thank you
Hey I'm kind of curious. There's a lot of people that have the same opinion as you but one thing I never hear them mention is what the alternative would be as far as a driving job. What's your opinion on a trucking job to work for that's as good as Walmart or better?
@@20plustrucking most don't pay for pick up and dropping a trailer. And all that pto time you get your first year.
Wouldn't you do these things as a driver of any company?
That's what I always kind of figured but apparently not. Throughout all the internet whether it be Facebook or TH-cam the overwhelming answer to driving through snow or putting chains on has been just find a save place to park and wait it out. My question is always the same how does your employer feel about that?
I'm thinking about applying at the chehalis yard in a bit when i have enough experience. Do you know how much people make who are based there? Do any of the stores have showers for drivers?
I would imagine you make the same as everywhere else. There is showers at all the DCs
Would bending a rim turning a corner be considered a preventable accident that would stop me from getting a job with Walmart?
Yes, bending a rim, turning a corner would be considered a preventable but I think it would be considered an incident not an accident. If it’s not on your record with the DMV, I really don’t think this would be much to worry about. I think most likely this would not necessarily prevent you from getting a job at Walmart for the most part.
@@20plustrucking Yeah there was definitely no dmv involved. It was the last turn into my 1st unload for the next morning. Road construction cones made it where I couldn't turn wide and the curb was like one and 1/2 foot tall. Rookie mistake I should have looked over and noticed that this is not a normal curb lol And my tandems were slid all the way to the back because of a heavy load, I would've cleared it if they were in the normal spot. But you live and you learn.
@@20plustrucking What's your opinion on what the Walmart Trucking jobs will look like in 3 years when I get my experience. I know it is fierce competition to just get the job currently so I can't imagine what it will look like in 3 years.
My best guess is they’ll still be hiring because I think they know if they’re not growing they’re dying.
Great video! I just had to put some chains on the other day going up Snoqualmie.
I ran up there for a week back a couple of weeks ago and I just kept going over White Pass And I didn't have to put chains on. Meanwhile Snoqualmie was completely closed.
@@20plustrucking Haha that's how it works out, If one pass is closed, use the other. Usually, White Pass will be better. If you ever deliver to the Walmarts in Yakima let me know, I'm out here!
@@TruckerCurtis oh yeah I'm up there all the time in the winter delivering to Yakima and all those places out of the Grandview Washington grocery DC. It's funny they don't send me up there during the summer months much lol I wonder why.
you guys that work out there on the west coast are better men than me. I don’t want to work in the snow or throw chains all the time. But it sure is beautiful out there
Well I really don't want to either but it pays good And where else would I go :-)
@@20plustrucking Oh I hear ya. I'm sure you get used to it a little bit and become quick with those chains. I've only had to do it a couple times on Vail and Donner
@@daniel55645 In the end it's a good job and they pay us so I guess I ought to get good at it lol
@@20plustrucking That's what I hear. I've got a few friends that have started over there recently, and it's gotten me to apply over there now too.
@@daniel55645 Right on! I'm sure it'll work out great for you.
The bigger scam for drivers Daily job pay by Activity end by mileage?wich east side of usa traffic end people at receiving slow end take for ever Town to town this is definitely a hourly jobs no by mileage and Activity
I know they work it differently out in the east so I'm just speaking for what I know out here in the West.
Snow driving tips? You drive on ice?
Every winter I drive on ice and snow. I realized a long time ago when it comes to snow and icy roads I'm not the problem everyone else around me is. So my number one goal is to stay far away from everyone else as I can and don't speed. People tend to gather together in groups and then one person screws up then they all crash together. If you have to slow down and let them all go ahead of you or if you catch up to a slow vehicle or two safely go around them and get them behind you. It sucks to have to put chains on but you have maximum traction with them on so don't be like everyone else and try to get away with not putting them on just do it.
hahahahahaha I work out of apple valley and I spend all winter doing one of two trips to and from Sparks.
Sounds familiar except for nowadays they mix in Snoqualmie and White pass for me. I guess I've earned some variety for working here so long lol
@@20plustrucking I guess I'll get there too.
So you may have to go trucking. Im glad im out of searcy, AR
I enjoy all the places I go to even though I've been to them a bunch of times in the past. Weather is no big deal I just take it one step at a time so I can avoid accidents.
Does anyone here work out of the dc in ft pierce, FL?
Apple Valley is up there more than red Bluff drivers
I heard Apple Valley had all the drivers they needed.
Driving our for anybody else in same area..you would make much less money
I know that's right cuz I've actually lived that lol
Welcome to the trucking industry.
Lol that's the truth
Great video
@@cwtrucker4963 thanks I appreciate it
truth is, its not what they claim. slip seating. weird pay cut off times.
What do you mean weird pay cut off times? The end of the pay period is exactly at the same time every two weeks Friday night at midnight. I don't know how you can get any more straightforward than that. As far as slip seating goes yes you will be doing that in the beginning but it doesn't last that long you'll eventually have your own truck based on what you decide your schedule will be. Although I know some DCs are different than others so maybe slip seating is a big issue at your DC compared to others. There's always going to be something where you need to pay your dues in that first year no matter where you work.
@@20plustrucking 🤷🏼♂️to each its own, walmart deffitanly isnt what its cracced up to believe that! and you can earn just as much at other companies. not worth the headache
@@412hwc I'm not sure where you're getting your info but it's not correct trust me.
@@412hwchave you ever worked for Walmart?
It’s obvious that these people are getting there info from disgruntled drivers.
I love the drive along the river!! Made me wanna move there
It's a nice ride on a clear day.
what company nd kind of dashcam do you have?i loved the video
It's a Viofo A129 Pro Duo.
It is what it is
Yep that's kind of how I look at it too.
That's pretty dirty of Walmart to make their drivers risk their lives so that their groceries get deliver.It just shows how GREEDY they are for the almighty dollar,like they dont have enough.
The thing is Walmart doesn't make their drivers drive in dangerous situations. They're okay if you think you should pull over and wait it out if you don't think it's safe. I personally think if you're a real truck driver then putting chains on and driving in the snow is perfectly safe if you know what you're doing. I haven't made it through all the snow storms for the last 21 years driving a truck with no tickets or accidents because of dumb luck.
Somebody has to do it. Food has to get into stores or people don't eat.
I disagree my friend that’s part of being a truck driver it’s not meant for everyone. Just saying…….🤷🏻♂️
Sorry, but I worked in management for Walmart and many times deliveries were canceled due to weather.
@williegarforth7961 I can't speak for everyone but One thing I'm proud of is no matter what the weather was I always showed up eventually.
Sounds like a bunch of Bs that I'd never do.
No matter what you do in life always count the cost.
Exactly, any company FORCING you to chain up and drive in snow doesn't care about your safety or life.
WALMART doesn’t force you to chain.
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If you don’t like Walmart….LEAVE!!!
Been here 17 years I doubt I'm leaving anytime soon lol