What a joke - NER Driver Western Express Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They will take anyone as long as they have a heartbeat.

Cons

The phrase “Hurry up and Wait” has never been more true than in the case of Western Express. If your tuck breaks down ( which it will, quite often) you will be waiting for hours for roadside to call you back. That’s even using the new app that is supposed to streamline the process. I had to call breakdown twice recently, I waited for 2.5 hours the first time and 4.5 the second time. Now when I say the wait times are long I mean that’s how long I waited for roadside to call me back, after using there worthless app, just for a person to ask me a few questions before they actually start looking for a roadside company. If your routed to one of their terminals for repairs be prepared to wait for at least 3 days before they even bring your truck into the shop, never mind the time it takes to actually repair your truck. While your at the terminal you are only given a disgusting hotel room every other day. The other days you are required to stay in your truck. The trucks are, for the most part, dilapidated and held together by duct tape and gorilla glue. I have talked with a fair number of other drivers and I would say 90% of them have similar or worse experiences with this company. I could almost write a book with the amount of grievances I have with this company and they span thru most attributes of the company from training to payroll to driver evaluation and routing. I wouldn’t recommend this company to anyone.

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Cons

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4.0
Mar 13, 2026
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Pros

Greetings.., My tenured at Western Express began Jan 2024. Throughout my stationary period with the company, I’ve had the honor and privilege to work with agent Ken Brooks. Ken and myself have not always witnessed or observed the same portrait at times. However, like every relationship, there will be disagreements. Nonetheless, Ken has served as the head-coach and myself the point-guard. Similar to many coaches and athlete duo. Ken is knowledgeable, reliable and sharp thinking, as his intuitive nature pours success. He not only wants you to thrive and be successful, he is position-less in one’s ability to be successful. This is accomplished by providing routes, formative feedback and suggestions to maximize your time and money. Despite his motion for team and honors. He is easy to communicate and has often replied to questions while on his break. Not everyone has that property trait, particular quality, skill, or attribute. Through my lens, Ken has put his best foot forward and continues aid, guidance and do what is best for the individual (myself).

Cons

If I needed to add a con, it would be better transparency. Nonetheless, Ken has shown, he is willing and able to build on this con. He has strengthen his communicational traits.

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