Any Current Watkins Shepard Drivers On Here

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Tommy R.'s Comment
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Finishing up CDL school in 2 weeks and after all the recruiters I've talked to Watkins Shepard seems to be the best fit for me. Just trying to get some input from current or former drivers as to how the liked working there or didn't like it. What should I expect at orientation? How do they treat their drivers? Or should I run away from them as fast as I can? Any and all input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

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.
Scott O.'s Comment
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Finishing up CDL school in 2 weeks and after all the recruiters I've talked to Watkins Shepard seems to be the best fit for me. Just trying to get some input from current or former drivers as to how the liked working there or didn't like it. What should I expect at orientation? How do they treat their drivers? Or should I run away from them as fast as I can? Any and all input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Not really sure if anyone works there but what you can do is go to your local truck stop and look for drivers there or go to one of their terminals and see if you can talk with a few of their drivers but make sure to talk to at least 3 of them and if they give you their truck number they are trying to make money off you

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.

Terminal:

A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.

RedGator (Nalee)'s Comment
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There was a guy names Tracey W that worked for them and used to post way back.
Tracy W.'s Comment
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Finishing up CDL school in 2 weeks and after all the recruiters I've talked to Watkins Shepard seems to be the best fit for me. Just trying to get some input from current or former drivers as to how the liked working there or didn't like it. What should I expect at orientation? How do they treat their drivers? Or should I run away from them as fast as I can? Any and all input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

I've been driving for them for almost two years....love the company. Email me and we'll set up a chat. I think they treat drivers as good or better than anyone out there.

Tracy

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.
Jeff C.'s Comment
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My son used to work for Watkins Shepard and loved it. He came fresh out of TDS and the only reason he left was because he movec outside of their freight lanes. They always kept him busy
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