Western Express In North Dakota

Hello Im looking at possibly joining Western Express. They told me they have one opening in Fargo. Which is a dedicated route and will take me to Texas, Louisiana, and back to Fargo. They offered me 40 cpm. I have one year of driving experience. Is this a good deal? This question is aimed at primarily "old school".

Hello Im looking at possibly joining western express. They told me they have one opening in Fargo. Which is a dedicated route and will take me to taxas, Louisiana, and back to Fargo. They offered me 40 cpm. I have one year of driving experience. Is this a good deal? This question is aimed at primarily "old school".

I am not old school, but I just recently started with Western Express. I am not a dedicated load driver either. I have over two years of driving experience. I am letting you know that I think it is unwise to go with them. I made the mistake of believing everything they said. I am a western regional driver who is currently stuck in IN trying to return home. I don't know anyone at Western Express who drives dedicated. I do know they have an account with Amazon so maybe that is their dedicated fleet. However, as a company driver, I make on average after taxes $200/weekly. It wouldn't surprise me if they promised an offer of dedicated only to have you in orientation telling you that you'll be a northeast/southern regional driver with no dedicated involvement. Also, that 40cpm could really turn out to be 30cpm. My suggestion is to go elsewhere. I hope it all works out in the end for you.

Thank you very much double barrel.

Thank you very much double barrel.

You are very welcome! :)

Hello Im looking at possibly joining western express. They told me they have one opening in Fargo. Which is a dedicated route and will take me to taxas, Louisiana, and back to Fargo. They offered me 40 cpm. I have one year of driving experience. Is this a good deal? This question is aimed at primarily "old school".

I am not old school, but I just recently started with Western Express. I am not a dedicated load driver either. I have over two years of driving experience. I am letting you know that I think it is unwise to go with them. I made the mistake of believing everything they said. I am a western regional driver who is currently stuck in IN trying to return home. I don't know anyone at Western Express who drives dedicated. I do know they have an account with Amazon so maybe that is their dedicated fleet. However, as a company driver, I make on average after taxes $200/weekly. It wouldn't surprise me if they promised an offer of dedicated only to have you in orientation telling you that you'll be a northeast/southern regional driver with no dedicated involvement. Also, that 40cpm could really turn out to be 30cpm. My suggestion is to go elsewhere. I hope it all works out in the end for you.

Boy oh boy, you're in for a rude awakening when Brett and Old School get a hold of this thread. You've obviously read nothing about Old School's time with Western Express. I'd suggest reading a little more on this site before telling prospective drivers how discontent you are with Western Express.

Hello Im looking at possibly joining western express. They told me they have one opening in Fargo. Which is a dedicated route and will take me to taxas, Louisiana, and back to Fargo. They offered me 40 cpm. I have one year of driving experience. Is this a good deal? This question is aimed at primarily "old school".

I am not old school, but I just recently started with Western Express. I am not a dedicated load driver either. I have over two years of driving experience. I am letting you know that I think it is unwise to go with them. I made the mistake of believing everything they said. I am a western regional driver who is currently stuck in IN trying to return home. I don't know anyone at Western Express who drives dedicated. I do know they have an account with Amazon so maybe that is their dedicated fleet. However, as a company driver, I make on average after taxes $200/weekly. It wouldn't surprise me if they promised an offer of dedicated only to have you in orientation telling you that you'll be a northeast/southern regional driver with no dedicated involvement. Also, that 40cpm could really turn out to be 30cpm. My suggestion is to go elsewhere. I hope it all works out in the end for you.

Boy oh boy, you're in for a rude awakening when Brett and Old School get a hold of this thread. You've obviously read nothing about Old School's time with Western Express. I'd suggest reading a little more on this site before telling prospective drivers how discontent you are with Western Express.

Oh, no! Is this trucking forum specifically aimed at being tattle tales, know-it-alls, and braggarts rather than people being able to let someone else know their experiences and opinions and give honest help and advice. Is it a rule on here that I must peruse and read all posts relating to Western Express before voicing an opinion? If that's the case, I made a grandiose mistake and will try to find a trucking forum that is more open-minded and accepting of someone's opinion and experiences. Thank you for the ostracizing and conservative mental nature displayed through your response to my dealings with Western Express. I can only surmise this specific trucking forum is paid for/endorsed by the larger mega companies as a way of securing more new hires? If so, that saddens me.

Here are a few links on TT:

"Is Western Express a Good Company to Work For?"

Western Express

Topics tagged "Western Express"

Enjoy your reading. And please don't bother typing up another double-barrel essay. I'm going to bed and driving 630 miles tomorrow at my "starter company" Swift--another company everyone loves to hate.

Double Barrel, I just woke up five minutes ago and you're already on thin ice. Coming in here on day one insulting people is a terrible start and from the little I can surmise so far you don't know how to handle your own career yet let alone tell others how to handle theirs so chill out a little bit.

Also, that 40cpm could really turn out to be 30cpm

What the h*ll does that mean?

Double Barrel, I just woke up five minutes ago and you're already on thin ice. Coming in here on day one insulting people is a terrible start and from the little I can surmise so far you don't know how to handle your own career yet let alone tell others how to handle theirs so chill out a little bit.

"Boy oh boy, you're in for a rude awakening when Brett and Old School get a hold of this thread. You've obviously read nothing about Old School's time with Western Express. I'd suggest reading a little more on this site before telling prospective drivers how discontent you are with Western Express."--Paul W.

The above quote is not very nice and hints of a childish "Boy oh boy, you're in big trouble for saying what you said." What would your response be to something of this caliber in tone?

I guess I am too much from the world of fairness and being a person of their word and perhaps that is why I do not fit in trucking.

I appreciate your response even if not quite fair since you have not experienced what I have in trucking. Thank you again.