Don't walk. Run. - Class A Truck Driver Western Express Employee Review

2.0
Sep 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Easy to get hired. Newer trucks. What little driving I did (about 10 hours) was easy driving on a reasonable schedule. It was all no-touch freight. Routes are pre-determined and provided including fuel stops.

Cons

I only lasted to the morning of my 8th day, This is a company with no respect for their drivers. It sounded good through telephone recruiting but, when I got there, the hotel they had reserved for us was beyond awful: rotting exterior facia and dirty rooms with a very strong smell of mold and human perspiration. The training was OK. When we hit the road, my trainer and I had wheels turning on just two of five days. I quit the morning we came back to the truck and it had been broken into. There's more but you get the idea. The refrain I kept hearing was "It's a second chance company. Work there till you get your experience and then go somewhere better." My advice is "Just go somewhere better."

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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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