Walmart Driver / Onboarding & Orientation
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- This video details the onboarding and orientation process to be a Walmart Private Fleet driver. Please consider using me as a referral on your application.
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Richard Langley #32990 DC6096
richfromwalmart@gmail.com
Pretrip video
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Folks, in addition to the Pretrip video you'll find on my page, I've uploaded a pre-trip study guide, complete with photos. Click the link below.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-fJs6CshfDbCs9UWYz0mqQI5m_Jh7Yid
There's also a link that brings you to a satellite view of an actual backing pad that Walmart uses for the backing assessment. If you look closely in the photo, you'll see the dotted lines, which are the cones outlining your boundaries. The truck is your starting point. Your task is to park your trailer between those two trailers on the right. Click here for the photo:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/19EXNGrwlFj5regnFcEQgpmGy2mcncJUg
My husband just passed his onboarding last week! We live in WA state and his onboarding was at the DC in Utah. He passed on a Thursday, got home on Saturday and he started orientation today, Tuesday! Everything you have said in this video is 100% accurate as far as the onboarding process. My husband watched many of your videos prior to getting his onboarding scheduled. Thank you so much for all the information you share, it's been a huge help to him! I know he will continue to use your videos as a helpful guide moving forward. Stay safe out there and God bless!
@@user-eh2ms3ee8l That's awesome, congratulations to you both! And thank you for the kind words. I'm glad my videos are helping. Tell him good luck and welcome to walmart!
Appreciate all of the info - thank you! It sounds similar to when I started driving at Schneider years ago. Same thing there; pay attention and do things EXACTLY like they show you. I have a call scheduled with a recruiter for this coming Monday morning. Wish me luck!
@@DirkTrucks best of luck to you! Don't sweat it too much, you got it
@@getrichwalmart Thanks! I sure hope so. I was on the Walmart dedicated account with Schneider pulling out of the Sterling, IL grocery DC, so I have an advantage there, I would say. I’ve delivered to every Walmart and Sam’s in IL (including city of Chicago), southern WI, and eastern IA. It was my favorite trucking job but the Schneider pay was terrible. Fingers crossed.
Good video, Rich. I have friends at the Apple Valley Ca DC, and although I have a great driving line job with OD, it's good that you discuss the procedures to get hired with Walmart.
Great vid!
Appreciate you Rich. Thank you for the info. Very good video. Been debating applying at Walmart
@@animalmorgan4124 I appreciate your comment. We're coming up on the holiday season, when hiring reaches its peak. Check out the rest of my videos to learn more, and remember to use my name and info on your application. It'll help you and me both. I'm happy to answer any questions you have.
@getrichwalmart I currently pull a flatbed. Never even been hooked up to a van or reefer. And that makes me a little nervous lol.
@@animalmorgan4124 I was in the exact same position as you before coming to walmart. My only trucking experience was with a flatbed at Prime Inc. The first time I ever hooked to a van was on my first day at onboarding. So don't sweat that, there's nothing to it.
It was a little weird during the driving assessments not being able to see over the deck in my mirrors, but it wasn't any different than hauling a full load of insulation panels rubrail to rubrail, and I never let on that it was something new to me.
Side note: during my first pre-trip assessment at onboarding, the instructor unexpectedly asked me to explain the process of sliding the tandems. I had never slid tandems before that, but had learned or seen it somewhere along the way, probably on TH-cam lol.
Thank you sir for sharing your video with us. I really appreciate you
I will be reaching you for more information of how to get onboard
I started 10 months with a company that that hired newbies
from the CDL school I attended, but the management are very poor
Hours to wait for a truck that may not work, with a loan of $ 7000 + and running a 270 miles to 56 miles a day , it’s a waste of time
Keep in mind you'll have to have at least 30 months of experience before becoming eligible at Walmart.
I enjoy driving for Walmart Love it
Thanks! Going to orientation in Delaware July 15th!
Awesome, congratulations!
Can you make a video explaining in detail on regional, dedicated and road warrior if they have that thanks! Also how home time really works
Wish I had come across this video before I applied, to list you as referral. I live near Tampa so I'm thinking I'll have to relocate near Douglas, GA. I guess I'll start process (after background check) in Brooksville or Ft. Ogden, Fl.
@@andrepoole2933 if you get a chance to talk to your recruiter again, try mentioning my info then. Can't hurt 😁 Either way, good luck!
@@getrichwalmart I haven't talked with recruiter yet, just applied yesterday & background check is in progress now but I'll keep you in mind for sure. By the way, what's a GM?
@@andrepoole2933 that depends on what you're talking about. In Walmart terms GM usually stands for General Merchandise, as in a GM distribution center that delivers basic non-grocery Walmart products. Douglas, GA is a GM DC, I believe. My DC is a grocery DC.
@@getrichwalmart Ok, I heard the term GM in contrast to grocery. Thanks.
Mine day 1 watch 2 to 4 days drive 2nd week here your keys fuel and hotel card ps don't crash
I’m at dc #6023 currently a yard driver… I see them come through the yard.. very disciplined drivers… I’ve only had my cdl a year.. I think once I get a year in the dc on the yard.. think I’m goin to give it a shot… thanks for the info..
You're going to want to apply for the Associate to Driver program.
Thanks so much. For the info..
Well, I applied Sat/17th, got email this afternoon inviting me to phone interview, showing pay schedule. I'm gonna take this as a positive step 🙏
@@andrepoole2933 Awesome! Good luck!
Damn , 5 days , another 3 more days of orientation and 2 weeks of mentorship. U have to really mentally prepare for that . Thats almost like starting trucking at the beginning again. I mean i get it but this job has to really be worth it money wise to go through all that cause that is alot man. Cant say it's hard but i think more drivers deter from there because of the process and how strict they can be . I might be wrong
I wouldn't doubt you're right. It's a lot, but worth it. I think of it as the playoffs before making it to the super bowl. Gotta be in it to win it
Agree. Im kind of nervous as I haven't been through anything like the onboarding since the 90s. Have either run for myself or for a company that ran ag exempt. ( Not so strict)😂
It isn't too much to sweat over, really. If you can drive and back a truck, you're 2/3 of the way already. Getting the pre trip down is probably the hardest part
So after my mentors 5th day do I go home for 2 days or how does that work
@@clarenceanderson9959 yes you go home and come back the following week
Great video
Thank you for your time and all the incredible information. Because on boarding isn’t a 💯 guarantee, do you wait to put in your two weeks with your current company or are there second chances with Walmart and On Boarding?
@@cassiuszzzzzz2638 there are second chances, but you have to wait a period of time before applying again. I forget exactly how long. 6 months maybe.
So only you can decide whether or not to give your current employer notice. That's a tough decision. I did give my employer notice, but I knew that they would take me back in a second if things fell through with onboarding. If they value you as a driver, your company should do the same. But again, only you can make that call.
Thank you @getrichwalmart for the reply and information. It is a very difficult decision on that 2 week notice.
During the pre trip do they do they do the in cab like brakes and all that!!
@@grizzstud22 no, they didn't with me. All you have to do is explain the process. But you have to learn it nonetheless. Watch my pretrip video:
th-cam.com/video/b2SFCS2JSiI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lOi8JspNu4zBYbi6
I’m in Lexington SC (Smack dab in the middle). Seems my nearest DC is Laurens SC 72 miles NE. Then Pageland SC 97 miles NW, then Ridgeville SC 91 miles SE. I understand trucks are used 7 days a week. Would I POV back and forth to my home DC for days off? Is parking the truck at a Walmart / Sam’s an option? I’m a non smoker. Is there a chance that I would share a truck with a smoker? Thanks for the video.
@@BigJesse579 yes you start and end your week at your home DC. So you POV to your house & back on your weekend.
Since your truck is sometimes needed during your days off, parking at a store isn't an option.
All Walmart trucks are non-smoking now, so you won't have that problem. Yes, you may share a truck with a smoker, but he or she won't smoke inside the truck.
@@getrichwalmart Thanks Rich.
@@BigJesse579 no problem
@@getrichwalmart You may have already covered this in a video. I’m working my way through them now. Thanks.
Hello brother God bless you.
I like your content. (TH-cam)
I have some questions for you: I currently work at a Walmart in Hoover-Alabama, I have all my documents and papers in Rules but I am HISPANIC.
I want to know if Walmart's internal training program for new truckers is active here (in ALABAMA).
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING 18 AND 22 WHEEL HEAVY DAILY TRUCKS IN MY COUNTRY FOR MANY YEARS
I want to enroll in Walmart's internal training program because I do not have a CLASS A CDL.
Do you know: WHERE, WHEN AND HOW I can start the training.
I work the night shift. From 10 at night to 7 in the morning stocking merchandise on the shelves in the hallways.
I am afraid to ask my direct supervisor and my store manager for this information because I fear that instead of helping me. Maybe they just discourage me. And just advise me to forget about that idea. I fear that they are worried about running out of staff, among other things.
I am a father with three beautiful daughters and I am truly passionate about being a truck driver. I hope you can understand me and help me with the information. God bless your projects and your channel.
I just got a phone interview after 2 years of applaying what advise do you have for me.
@@makingithappen3660 congratulations! Think safety in everything you do or say. The recruiter may present you certain scenarios, and ask what you would do in those situations. Your answers should always be the safe option.
Otherwise, don't get too nervous over it. It's just another human being asking you a few questions. You got the phone call, so clearly you've made it past the first cut.
@getrichwalmart thanks. I'm currently on with system transport great company out of spokane washington. But I've been told if walmart calls you answer seems everyone is traying to get with walamrt. Is it the benefits the pay. I guess I'll find out.
@@makingithappen3660 it's the whole package. You'll see. Once a driver makes it here, they never leave.
Can you post the Pre-trip in PDF file to start learning !!
@@Sam-ny1ng yes I plan to do something like that, as well as a video on it.
I currently have 1.5 years experience. I started to apply, but noticed one of the requirements is to have at least 30 months of experience to be considered. Is this true or will they consider me now
@@tollbootheddie unfortunately you'll have to wait another year. They are pretty strict on their experience requirement.
Sounds like Walmart is really big on the pre trip
They are at onboarding. It's like the playoffs before making it into the big show. Show your stuff. It's still important today, but it's really emphasized at onboarding.
I just applied and the application takes forever lol anyways I live 10mins from a DC here in porterville Ca I was working for western express and the sub haul for Walmart during the holidays and I was going to the stores and different DCs of Walmart but I’ve been doing Cement mixer driving (tanker) for the past year and haven’t done dry van in over 2 years! What do you think of my chances of being invited to onboarding? Also after applying how long til they contact you?
@@andresnoneya I hope the best for you. Honestly, I'm not sure if driving a cement truck will qualify as experience. They specify tractor trailer experience, but hopefully you will still get in. Let me know how you make out. It can take anywhere from hours to days to weeks for them to call you. It all depends on how bad they want drivers at your DC. Good luck!
I had a back surgery in 2012. I was prescribed medical marijuana because it's legal in my state. I decided to quit using it once I decided to go to CDL school to get a CDL A. I quit 50 days before taking the drug screen for CDL school. I still tested positive for THC. I saw a SAP professional and completed their requirements so that I could go to CDL school. I've been driving for almost a year now. I'm still taking drug screens for my clearinghouse. The failed test was for entry to CDL school. I've never failed a test since. I haven't used it once this whole time. Would Wal-Mart hire me as a driver, since my failed test wasn't while I was working, it happened before I attended CDL school?
@@calvinspiff4348 I'd love to give you an answer, but I really have no idea. It may come down to something simple like if they have 20 applicants, and you're the only one with a failed test, they'll go with the other applicants. I just don't know.
@@calvinspiff4348 another thing to remember is that with only a year of driving experience, you still have a year and a half to go before being eligible at walmart. They require 30 months of tractor-trailer experience.
I have a cdl been driving 16 years. I'm taking a break from trucking at the moment doing overnight stocker at walmart. What would the process be to transfer to driving for walmart?
@@chrischillin6085 First thing is Walmart requires 30 months of tractor trailer experience within the previous four years. So if you haven't been driving for a while, that may knock you out. But as a Walmart employee, you may qualify for the Associate to Driver (A2D) program, which allows Walmart associates to train to be a driver. I don't know a lot of details on that yet so I can't really speak intelligently on the subject. Ask your manager for those details or look on the Wire.
We have an AP associate at my DC who hasn't driven for a few years, but kept his CDL active. He qualified for the A2D program and is starting it next month. So you may be able to also.
@getrichwalmart only been out of a truck a few months. I just got bored with it figured I'd do some night stocking for a little bit . My cdl is maxed out with all endorsements . May go to hauling fuel but was interested in maybe driving for walmart. Thanks for the info driver
Mr. Rich, I had a question about the 30 months experience requirement. I have been employed by Schneider for 29 months, but because they didn't have enough trainers it pushed out my training time so I have been driving solo for about 28 months. When Walmart reviews my application would they be able to tell the difference? Or should I just wait a little longer so I have 30 months solo driving, even though I have been employed as a driver for longer than 30 months?
@@deebly_goncerned I think they're pretty strict about the 30 months of actual DRIVING experience. That's how it's worded on the application. To avoid having your application rejected, I suggest you wait the two more months.
@@getrichwalmart Figured as much, I've waited this long won't hurt to wait a little longer. I've also heard it's almost impossible to get hired on as a new driver in Florida. From the guys I've talked to you have to get your foot in the door at another DC and wait for an opening to transfer.
@@deebly_goncerned yeah Florida is tough. All these old white-haired Walmart drivers want to transfer down there. Apply as soon as you can and hope...
Im actually a Walmart associate in deli bakery.
I want to switch for driving .
What should I I do?
If you've been there a year apply for the Associate to drive program its a 12 week program and if u pass you're in the Walmart private fleet. My year is up in 6 months thats what im going to do i already got my CDL so hopefully i get in first time applying
How long did it take to get a response back after you submitted application?
@@fhonez7295 It varies. I got a call back in 12 hours. Others it can take weeks. One guy just emailed me today saying he finally got a call for an interview after 3 weeks.
Thanks for sharing this video very helpful! Does walmart have driver facing cameras?
@@Buffalojack_187 No, only forward facing.
@getrichwalmart I have been with Schneider National for 3.5 years & I applied with walmart otr regional position on June 29 in Palestine Tx! I hope to hear something this week said it would take 10 business to hear something!
@@Buffalojack_187 awesome. Good luck, I have my fingers crossed for you.
@getrichwalmart thank you I got one more question for you! Do you know any drivers or anybody that works at the Palestine Tx DC? I am trying to get a feel for that location before hand?
@@Buffalojack_187 no, unfortunately I do not. Most DCs will operate the same way, so you won't find many differences between them. But I understand you wanting to know the area or specific DC in general. I was the same way. But after coming here, I figured out it's about the same wherever you go.
Hey if I do the associate to truck driver program will I still need 30 months experience?
@@will74772 no, you can come "green", with no experience. You just have to be a Walmart employee for at least a year to be eligible.
@@getrichwalmart August 9 2024 ill be there a year. I'm applying September 15 so it should work out
@@will74772 yeah it should. They're having good success with the A2D program so far. The new drivers are showing high levels of safety. List me as a referral on your application, if you would. It'll help us both. Good luck!
How long does it usually take from filling out the application to when they call you for onboarding?
It's hard to say. It really depends on things like how many drivers a DC needs, how many applicants there are, how you stand out among the other applicants, and other things. In my case, they called me back the morning after I sent in the application. Other cases may take days or weeks. I wish I had a better answer, but it's just kind of a waiting game.
@@getrichwalmart I did receive emails the next day saying they were going to do my background checks. Thank you for the reply. Stay safe and have a great day
You can earn more being a contractor and owning your own truck i made over 400k last year per truck
Yet here you are, trolling a Walmart onboarding video. Ok.
That’s what you made mot take home. I grossed 126K last year and my buddy that owns his own truck not just another rent a wreck driver said do way better than him by far after all his expenses and no 38 days of vacation but he answers to no one .
Expenses under 100k and that's with normal repairs and maintenance plus any set Expenses like permits and ins.
@@getrichwalmart LOL 😂, Didn’t Onboarding use to be for Airplanes? My Policy was, if I drive for Walmart, I only will do the Center-Points or NO DEAL! That’s the only way you’re gonna make the money they say you’re gonna make. Anyone that thinks they’re going to make $80 or $90K a year as a Walmart driver it’s never gonna happen, all your gonna do is make money for the Corporate A$$holes you work for, by the time you figure it all out 😂, it’s too late, when you quit or get fired you’ll believe it was you that did something wrong. Bottom line is a Professional Experienced Driver doesn’t need to be COACHED on how to drive a truck, Just throw me the keys and say HAVE A SAFE TRIP DRIVER, CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THERE!!! But all these TH-cam truck videos are SICKENING. BECAUSE THEY NEVER TELL YOU THE GOD BLAM TRUTH.
@@Solitaryman70I made 123k last year driving regional. That's a fact. If you hate Walmart so much, why are you here? You sound jealous.
Does Walmart offer home daily trucking job, Class a driver?
Yes there are many scheduling options at each DC, and some of them are home daily positions.
Does walmart do a hair follicle test? I'm getting rid of my authority. Been driving for 4 years. But i decided to smoke a little with my bud at his wedding last month. Regret it now lol.
@@colekelley4335 UA only, last I knew
Does Walmart have otr
@@alex47355 no, we're more regionalized. There are a few team positions that run a little further, but they still get home each week.
I applied and never got called there....
Mister Walmart Driver CDT is short for can’t drive truck sorry there’s a reason why a lot of the newest. Way younger Les experience. Drivers try to act like the Walmart police. All these policies did not exist before you all got it easy . When I got hired get call show up do pre trip with safety manager pass or no pass if you pass then your able to go on driving test if you pass that then you get to have interview via laptop and camera with the terminal manager and two people from corporate . If you pass that you’re in under probation. When I hired on in 2012 I was told 13xx applicants 100 + interviews 5 hires. I applied for ten years straight before I got my chance and passed and in. Anyway I view a lot of CDT OF Drivers that don’t want to drive and milk ADP Again sorry that’s how most of us with longevity feel. On the other hand I feel for the baby sitting and patients I don’t have. BTH way I was informed that I hit 1mil 500 thousand safe miles at Walmart. Probably got 4 million safe miles in my 28 years of driving. Ya it’s long but I get annoyed easily.
Congratulations on them safe mile that not ez these days.
You can be annoyed, that's fine. But it doesn't change anything. It isn't 2012 anymore. The "good ol days" are irrelevant. What's important is the way it is NOW. Grumbling about the way it used to be is a waste of time.