Western Express reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(366 total reviews)

Paul Wieck

66% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jun 18, 2021

Easy work, bad pay

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Pros

Very easy computer work. You run your own fleet, it is very easy to stay ahead and most days I just sit around waiting for bad loaded or empty calls. I come in earlier then my scheduled start time to make sure I am caught up all day. When the miles are there, you will get a bonus.

Cons

Bad pay. The job is salary plus bonus based. For my family size, I am under paid. Liveable wage in CT is $75,000 starting pay for my size family. I am at $52,000 now. The bonus is not promised every week, it is based on the total miles all your trucks run. I have had 10-15 trucks down for over 6 months, not making a bonus and my check is $692 after taxes. I am supposed to be a manager but nearly all my drivers are making $400-$800 more then me. And I can't even pay my bills. Also you are paid for 40 hours a work week, and are working 10 hour days, working 50 hours a week, and more if you log on from home. You will not see your family at all during the week, and this is supposed to be a family based company.

2.0
Jun 15, 2021

Avoid at all costs

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Steady hours and pay. Decent healthcare benefits. I never had to take work home with me. Laid-back environment.

Cons

Non-stop drama and gossip. Blatant favortism runs rampant at this company. Everything about your experience here is determined exclusively by who you know. Minimal opportunity for promotion/ raise. Beware of the party atmosphere. Heavy alcohol consumption and drug use are normalized and encouraged at official work events. Employees are intoxicated at work almost weekly - any complaints about this were laughed off. They'll encourage you to come to them with concerns but it's a formality. You won't be taken seriously if you do.

3.0
Jun 10, 2021

BR 29411

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Pros

If you work hard you can make some money

Cons

When you need to reach out to someone it's hard to get in touch with someone , some of the policies a lot for driver to do ..

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