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I'm wondering what the average work week looks like for a WM Driver? It was mentioned that most work a 5 day week with 2 days off, do they typically run out their 14 each day/70 each week? Or is it a more of say, a typical 10 hour day on average for about 50 hours a week?
I'm wondering what the average work week looks like for a WM Driver? It was mentioned that most work a 5 day week with 2 days off, do they typically run out their 14 each day/70 each week? Or is it a more of say, a typical 10 hour day on average for about 50 hours a week?
It mostly depends on the driver. I know some guys who put in 10 hours or so daily and call it a day. Others push it to the max. They give us enough flexibility here to almost choose how we want to run, within reason.
I tend to run 12-13 hrs on my first 4 days, sometimes pushing it close to 14, and put in 8-10 on my go home day.
A random example of a random day:
Having spent the night at a DC, I start a fresh trip, and make it back to my DC (or a different DC) with say 4 hours left on my clock. By setting and updating my ETD throughout the day, I'm letting dispatch know if I'd rather just call it a day at the end of this trip, or if I'd like to take a "pull ahead" load and run out my remaining hours for the day.
A pull ahead is simply a load scheduled to deliver the following day. But I can pick it up today and start heading that way, stopping en route for the night. That's a good way to maximize your days.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Oh yeah, I forgot that I had made a "week in the life" kind of thread some time back. You can find it here.
It wasn't exactly a normal week, but it wasn't crazy different either. Maybe I should do another one soon.
Just by going off what a Walmart private fleet driver said on a youtube video. Walmart will have you take the sleep study test again and if need be give you a new cpap.
I cracked my phone while on the road. Couldn't use the numbers to unlock it. So I bought a new phone at a DG and had to get a new number for now. I checked the private advantage site and it showed background check as cancelled. So I'm guessing they tried to contact me about something.
On a side note what a feeling of defeat and helplessness without a cell phone on the road. Saw an Amish couple and their 2 kids pull up on a horse and buggy at a DG. Had me yearning for that lifestyle. lol
Feb 1st will be 30 months for me. I've always been interested in Walmart private fleet since I was in school and was sort of my goal.
Been with Schneider on the Dollar General account for 29 months. Would seem like the perfect transition for me. I love the little down time and always on the move.
Since this site has helped me from my start I'd give you a referral Turtle. I was going to give it to 20 plus trucking on youtube but im sure he gets he s fair share since he s on youtube.
Like Larry, I will be at 30 months Feb 1 but if I add in the time from getting my CDL , it would be almost 32 months. And I also started out with Schneider.
Yesterday I pulled up their application and it seemed to be pretty specific about the 30 months, so I didn’t fill it out just yet. Only a few days to go if I want to pull the trigger.
Turtle, do you know what the Walmart policy is about sleep apnea and cpap machine usage?
Also, before filling out the application, can someone talk to a recruiter? Or does Walmart even have recruiters like most companies?
And don’t be shy about the referral bonus, you deserve it.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Oh yeah, I forgot that I had made a "week in the life" kind of thread some time back. You can find it here.
It wasn't exactly a normal week, but it wasn't crazy different either. Maybe I should do another one soon.
Thanks for the quick summary and link! If I recall correctly, I'm sure I may have read it, but will check it out again as a refresher. :)
+1 vote that you do an updated week in the life thread, I think it would be interesting to see how things changed and what stayed the same for you. Also, I think it would be interesting to see your take on things with the added 3 years of experience under your belt.
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Haven't heard from him in a while. Last I knew he was doing well, working in Delaware. Yeah, he worked out of Pottsville for many years before moving east to do a local gig.