Is Western Express a good company to work for?

Western Express has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,373 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 40% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Western Express to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Western Express have been left by employees working as Driver Trainer , Driver Manager and Trainer .

Does Western Express pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Western Express employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Western Express. This rating has improved by 57% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Western Express?

57% of Western Express employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Western Express 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Western Express?

Truck Driver (264) , Class A Truck Driver (138) , Driver (104) , OTR Truck Driver (77) , Company Driver (65) , OTR Flatbed Driver (56) , Class A Cdl Truck Driver (27) , Recruiter (22) , Driver Trainer (21) , Driver Manager (20) , OTR Driver (20) , CDL Driver (18) , Owner Operator (17) , Trainer (17) , Lease Purchase Driver (13)

What are the pros of working at Western Express according to real employee reviews?

"Great for people with driving points or criminal records" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good driver managers and terminal" ((in 27 reviews)); "They provided good training for the role." ((in 22 reviews)); "I think my DM is the best,he gives me good miles and get me home on time..shout out to travis j.for doing a awesome job" ((in 11 reviews)); "The staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Western Express according to real employee reviews?

"Starting pay was low paired with low mileage (1800 miles a week)" ((in 103 reviews)); "bad pay bad trailers bad management" ((in 19 reviews)); "can't get in contact with anyone DM has bad communication un steady pay feel like I've been lied to too come here." ((in 18 reviews)); "long hours and some Saturday's." ((in 13 reviews)); "No home time that was promoted" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Western Express locations?

Nashville , Bethlehem , Richmond , Bloomington , Plainfield , Allentown , Fontana , Ashland , Fort Dodge , Atlanta , Philadelphia , New York , Los Angeles , Memphis , Hartford , New Haven , Las Vegas , Nash , Pittsburgh , Chicago , Falls Mills , Fayetteville , Raleigh , Dallas , Houston , Nashville , Chattanooga , California City , San Bernardino , Annapolis

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Western Express reviews

3.2

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,287 total reviews)

Paul Wieck

66% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

Western Express has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,287 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Western Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Jun 24, 2023

Terrible Company

Cdl a driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The only pros about Western Express is the fact that they are a second chance company and will give anybody a second chance.

Cons

Low mileage per week /low pay, dispatch is terrible and not very helpful to drivers, Training is very poor along with orientation etc.

Western Express Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your concerns. We're always working to improve these areas and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We'll take your advice into consideration as we continue to strive for improvement. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please reach out to us at HumanResources@westernexp.com. Your input is crucial in helping us become a better company. Thank you for your time with us.

3.0

Jun 21, 2023

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok as a starter company

Cons

Company lacks morality within the office space

Western Express Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're always happy to be a good starting point in drivers' careers. However, we're concerned about your comments regarding the office environment. We strive to uphold high ethical standards and to create a respectful and professional atmosphere for all our employees. We also understand the importance of considering our drivers' needs when booking freight. Your feedback is valuable and will be taken into consideration as we continue to improve our services. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please reach out to us at HumanResources@westernexp.com. Thank you for your time with us.

4.0

Jun 19, 2023

Not bad for new drivers

Class a truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning experience for new drivers

Cons

Communication sucks. I hate water loads as well

Western Express Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your concerns with communication and specific load types. We understand that clear and timely communication is crucial in our industry, and we're always working to improve in this area. We appreciate your patience and your commitment to learning during your time with us. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at HumanResources@westernexp.com. Your input is valuable in helping us improve our drivers' experience.

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