Not bad for a new driver - OTR Flatbed Driver Western Express Employee Review

3.0
Feb 21, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

They hire anyone, they train, they fly you out to their terminal, they take care of all expenses during training, I give my DM little trinkets from my travels and he has been keeping me extremely busy, after my 6 months of employment I think I have proven myself to be a reliable driver and now I'm going to be able to go home more often after staying out for 6-8 weeks at a time, I've never lost a load never damaged a load never failed to deliver except after I hit a deer I think I will stay for longer than my one year contract requires.

Cons

Night shift and weekend driver support suck always a skeleton crew, breakdown support will take forever if you're truck isn't burning down, the trucks are ok but the bare minimum not even a plug to keep it warm during your hometime I live in Michigan and my batteries died overnight 13 degrees out.

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5.0
Apr 12, 2026
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Pros

Awesome place to start they get you right

Cons

None great place I haven’t had any issues

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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