Jacked up and horrible! - Truck Driver Western Express Employee Review

1.0
Sep 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

New trucks with satellite and tv. With a good Dm u can get good miles

Cons

Lies from the recruiter 2 the driver managers Instead of .28 mile, it's actually .18 mile. If u r a refresher, ur still a refresher for 9 months, making .28 mile .12 mile is per diem that they take out that's not taxes and .18 is what your actually making a mile and after that is taxes then they add the per diem to it. So you're not making money. Then .04 mile is taken out to pay for the so called refresher course they send you through. The only training they give to refreshers is stick them in a truck with another driver that's a refresher and you 10,000 miles and then they put you in a truck. And this goes on for 9 months. Also with this being a second chance company. They hire guys that need 2nd chances so they take advantage of them along with the other drivers. And give this confusing low sliding scale pay. The only people making good are the people working in the brick building. Cause it Damn sure isn't the drivers.

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Cons

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4.0
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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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