Comments By Dave

When I'm backing into a spot, if I am straight, out of my driver's side mirror (the flat one) the back of my trailer will look closer to the line than the front of my trailer does. Out of my passenger side mirror (again, the flat one), if I'm straight the side of the trailer will appear parallel with the line.

Good to know. I thought I was going crazy or cross eyed or both. I've always noticed that one mirror the trailer will be parallel and the other it seems slanted. I thought it was me lol

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Thank you!!! :-)

Well the time is finally here!!! I pick up a truck tomorrow and am gonna be SOLO!!!! Woot Woot!!!!

Yes, I am nervous but also VERY excited!!!

I want to thank EVERYONE on here for all the great information, questions & advice. I've learned so much from reading all the posts & associated comments.

Not to mention the online training provided here, which is simply AMAZING!!!

Be safe everyone & Merry Christmas!!

Dave

Hello

Well tomorrow (12/14) is the big day! I'm graduating to my Solo training. Will be picking up at truck at Terminal in PA & leaving the nest on my own :-)

I'm a nervous & excited at the same time!! 😁

Fingers are crossed lol

Hello All

It's been a bit since I posted an update. A lot has been going on. I've been out on my training run since obtaining my CDL on 10/01.

I'm now well into my last 10,000 miles before going out on my Solo run. I can't wait.

Had a small glitch, I had to request to switch trainers (won't go into any details) It took me some time to finally come to the conclusion that I needed to ask. Once I did, those involved at Wil-Trans listened to me, my concerns & reasoning. I was put with a new trainer in a little over 24 hours. Not once did I receive any push back or negativity at all.

Since then we have been running hard. The new trainer is excellent. Very experienced at training and has been helping me polish my skills all while continueing to teach me many new things.

I have yet to regret, even once, the career change or the company I chose. Wil-Trans continues to be an exceptional company for a driver who is in training.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year

Dave

Glad to hear you're having a great experience. I am getting all my ducks in a row before I start calling and talking to some of the companies here in Springfield Mo. for my cdl training and Wil-Trans is #1 on my list. What was your deciding factor in choosing this company for training? I am also looking at Jim Palmer but have read on one of the comments in this forum that they can be picky sometimes. Do you think company paid CDL is the way to go? Are they giving you the miles they promised? How long do you stay out? Sorry for bombarding you with a ton of questions, I just want to make sure I can get with a good honest company. Look forward to your future post. Good luck on the road!

Hi

I have had nothing but good experiences here at Wil-Trans. FYI: Jim Palmer & Wil-Trans are one in the same. Both owned by Wilson Logistics. Essentially JP runs mostly western US & WT runs east. As far as I can see pay, training, benefits, equipment are all the same. Matter of fact the new black trucks have very similar paint/striping packages

I chose WT BC they have similar pay, training etc as working for Prime but it's a smaller company and I wanted the more personal experience. WT will usually have 4-6 students in their training classes. I was the only student the week I started.

As for miles? Yes! My training is almost over and it's literally flown by. I will be going solo pretty soon.

As for company paid vs CDL school? I think there are pro's & con's to both. While I will owe WT a year of service to pay off the training, the way I looked st it was that getting a job w/o experience is difficult at best. At the end of s year I can decide to stay or if I choose another path, I'll have a year of OTR to help me be more competitive.

Everyone I've dealt with at WT from recruiters, office staff, training staff, you name it, they have all been amazing & helpful.

Don't hesitate to ask if I can help or by all means give them a call. I'm sure you'll find them as helpful as I did.

Good luck :)

I hope I get accepted at this company. Just talked to a recruiter named Luke. I will find out in a couple of days. Any insight anybody can give me?

I started at Wil-Trans ( sister company to Jim Palmer) at end of September. Just about done w/my training.

It's a great company, Wilson Logisitcs, owns & runs both.

Essentially the only difference is name & JP runs mostly west half & WT runs east half. Pay, benefits etc are all the same.

I have had nothing but good experiences so far. Any concerns or issues I've had are delt with quickly & properly.

I'm excited to be finishing training soon and heading out solo.

If you have any questions or I can help don't hesitate to ask.

Good luck & Mery Christmas

Does this apply to your cousins at Wil-Trans? ;-)

I think it's awesome you are doing this. Very cool indeed!!

Fire & ice is amazing! Yummy :)

Have fun and be safe

Suuuurrrreee. ;). Come on down

Awwwwe thanks for the invite. Sadly I can't be there this time. But I'd gladly hang out sometime in Springfield. Between the Prime & Wil-Trans crews, the Fire & Ice would be a blast!!

Be safe Rainy D.

Flying J, Sullivan MO on I-44. Headed to northside of St Louis for a 0500 appointment time

Does this apply to your cousins at Wil-Trans? ;-)

I think it's awesome you are doing this. Very cool indeed!!

Fire & ice is amazing! Yummy :)

Have fun and be safe