truck driver

van driver

owner operator driver

local driver

fleet manager

Western Flyer Xpress

This has been a very bad experience. The majority opinion is the COO is going to  destroy this company and succeeds daily! This one is egotistical and treats people like disposable piles. makes comments constantly about the employees being replaceable and if you don’t fit the status quo then your just a terrible  employee! Seems very immoral  and has no loyalties or care about the amazing people that sacrifice a good chunk of there lives just to work in this diseased  and miserable environment. has a few favored employees that are terrible workers and cause problems, but don’t say anything bad about them,  because the  COO wants them to stay!  Highest 2 up  treat their  VP’s and lower management below with the ideal  to oppress and make them accountable for any and all reasons the company is failing as this is usually delivered in a belittling meeting with all of management that begins at 7 am the start of the work day which takes leaders off the floor during crucial times they are needed and before they can acquire good data to give in said meeting. By the time this meeting is done and all parties have been told everyone has no value with stress levels high and spirits evaporated the only thing left to do is extend that same feelings and shame and stress down to the rest of its employees ,  therefore creating such  hostile work day. However there where a select few that stood up for their employees the 2 VP’s of the parishable division were some of their better leaders.  sadly they are no longer there and Choosing to walk away because they tried to stand up to change this place , but WFX doesn't  want good leaders they just want someone to blame for its iniquities! News flash it starts at the top! There are no bad employees only bad managers only in this case it’s the owner and the COO and I believe thing have only gotten worse since this new COO started and put a spin on how things will be and whispers in the Owners ear -can someone say snake in the grass.

   If you don’t answer email fast enough you are berated by the owner in email that everyone in the office is on he pretty much calls you inadequate and that you don’t know how to do your job! The system they have is archaic and causes you to work harder not smarter. Don't take a vacation and don’t call in sick. You just might be fired, because again the COO and Owner say you can be replaced. You pretty much do your job in fear joking about when they will walk you out.  They also took out the free coffee and replaced it with a machine that charges,  because they were spending to much money on that amenity, once again the COO drives a company truck so just to throw one more thing at their lack of care for their employees!

The people that have stayed and been loyal get walked  on - your forced to work none stop and if your given access to company cell or laptop you better be answer the phone 24 /7 it’s a toxic environment and before anyone chooses to work there they should be prepared to have no life - with the added bonus of feeling like a failure everyday at a job they hate in the most chaotic and hostile environment ever! And with some hidden office drama and some sly female harassment! 

Someone should try and buy this company to show management how a good company runs and what happens when you treat people right . I have been in the transportatation business a long time and will be redirecting and using my influence with the  truck drivers and others in this industry to steer them away from this company.

I just feel bad for the people that are left and hope they end up with a better outcome and experience than most  of the previous employees. I hope Western Flyer realize they lost good people. 

I would come in to work and have all the work from day shift to do on the shop supervisor end as well as catch up on all the things that the service writers during the day hid, didn't do at all, or dumped on me. I would have hundreds of emails to sort through. Most of them was poor taste where the service manager or the higher ups and owners was criticizing other employees and insulting them in an email where everyone could read. After I caught up emails I would do a yard check to see what wasn't done and what was worked on but not finished. Every night was really just fixing everything that wasn't fixed during the day. So a driver would put his truck in the shop in the morning and then late that night when I got their it was still sitting untouched or taken apart and left or even worse taken apart and put back together wrong. this company hires some of the worst mechanics out there, just to fill a spot on the floor, so not only did i have to do all the work for the day i had to supervise people who was learning to turn wrenches with no experience, most of the time i had to end up fixing a bunch of the trucks myself, and parts forget about parts, your lucky if each night you dont' have to drive to get every part you need yourself, and when you do count on the place you get it from to give you the wrong thing or tell you it will be days before you get it and when it does come in know one tells you it is there, do yourself a favor as a driver and don't lose money over breakdowns and bad worked on trucks, and if you are a mechanic dont come to a low pay no overtime job where your tools get stolen and the owner of the company is cursing at you in emails calling you names and doing it in front over everyone. At the end of the day at this company the managers and the vp of maintenance will set the blame on the shop supervisors and take no personal account for their lack of leadership, the owner thinks he is god on earth and knows nothing about the things that the shop manager and other managers are doing, this company also charges their drivers for even the smallest things and takes it out of their paychecks, if they get a flat or if someone steals things of the truck or trailer, they basically accuse the driver at fault send them to the shop where mechanics have to be screamed at for this or the owner calling them and cursing them out and firing them for a flat or things taken off while they was sleeping then they have shop supervisor write the truck up so they can charge the drivers. there is so many bad things that even if you go to the fake human resources department which is only two ladies one who does nothing but wares tight clothes and no one is sure what else or the one that is always on the phone with a ear phone and cant help you because her hands are tie cause the owner has control of the company. dont waste your time find a better place to work

When I started it was good pay, very generous benefits package and steady work.
Trucks where governored at 68-70 for company 70-75 for local and leasing... now its 65-68 company 68-70 leasing with talk of going lower.      

They used to have cameras that faced outward only unless you did something for them to turn on the inward camera... now its everyone no matter your status will have a nice little naz1 camera controlled by AI telling you how to drive and giving you a daily report card of how you drove that day.

They used to fuel at pilot/FlyingJs but now only at Loves (I see this as a possessive)

They used to provide company drivers a 7 day vacancy after 1 year of service and 2 weeks after 3 years but company drivers no longer received that benefit idk what other benefits they have lost sadly- office personnel still get theirs if that makes you feel better. Leasing drivers never got it while I have been here

They used to go out of their way to get you off or work with you to get what they needed and what you needed.. now its screw the driver over get the load there.. used to plan things for the speeds of the slowest truck in the fleet to make sure deliveries are accurate... they plan now like every truck is constantly running at 75mph and everyone is a team...

Never been an open door policy at this place but it used to be way better then it is now. I have sadly seen this company go downhill, and its sad I used to like working here. 

The shop used to be better never was great but idk now its a joke can't get anything fixed just band-aids or dealership if its anything more then basic mechanical work or maintenance. Their number one priority nowadays is sell and orientation trucks. Used to get a wash once a month for free not permission required.... now you needed authorization but expect it to be spotless

It used to be good I promise I used to brag and be proud to say where I work... the CEO needs to stop being who he is and listen to his drivers instead of his yes men and the safety guys who never been in a truck and brake thier own rules.

Currently with western flyer as a contractor. It's okay for somebody who wants to just drive forever while barely getting by. They operate like the IRS (the more you make, the more they take. Since I've started...

Pros:
• Sattelite/tv installed in all the trucks.
• Great maintenance program.
• Easy to get in to on the medical end, it's like the clinic is paid to pass you.
• Something for everybody (refrigerated, dry van, flat, etc.)

Cons:
• Miles have gradually gone down.
• Random expenses keep showing up on settlements.
• Have approved miles, detention & layovers I've been fighting for months to get paid for, with no success.
• Substantial difference in miles paid versus actual miles driven. (Ex. Driven 1129 / Paid 1067)
• Your only point of contact for problem solving is your FM, and all they say is... "I'll send an email!"
• Alot of hidden expenses that you don't discover until you're already in the truck. 
• Expenses are a bit higher than the standard, across the board. 
• If pay date falls on a holiday, then you're paid the day after, not the day before. 
• It's very much a learn as you go style job.

All in all... the company definitely has the foundation to be good, but I just don't believe the completely have drivers in mind. I'm still kind of fresh and have been making certain adjustments in the way I run to gain optimal efficiency with the least cost. This is where I stand right now!

Western Flyer Express is a great company overall. Like any company it has good and bad. The loads are available so money can be made if you stay out on the road and don't try to go home. If you ask for home time 2 weeks in advance the loads your dispatcher gives you will be minimal in order to force you to stay out on the road or leave you broke when you go home. I've learned how to run my own business, paying attention to expenses, cost effectiveness and making positive business decisions.The various departments have wonderful people in them. My coworkers vary in attitude, lifestyle,  race and religious background. I love the variations and learning the  cultural differences. My workday consists of planning my route, pretripping my truck and trailer, safely operating a commercial vehicle from 10-11 hours a day. Customer service. The hardest part of the job is being away from my family, missing holidays, special occassions and not being able to take vacations. I enjoy getting to see the country while making money. I have a great time during summer or spring break when i take my son on the road with me.

As a company driver on a regional fleet I had a great work/life balance. Dispatch was very accommodating with time off requests. I was very happy with the pay per mile, but not with the "local pay" rate.
 If you want to run hard WFX has the miles and the nicest trucks on the highway. As with any trucking company your success is based on your ability to "properly manage" your logbook and to be willing to use your available hours to your maximum benefit. 
 The medical insurance was good, but pricey. I had the most inclusive plan and it was expensive but less expensive than what our medical bills would have otherwise have been. 

Trucking as an industry is full of issues that can negatively affect the driver. Rather than getting upset with my employer, I always look at where the true blame lies. For example,  is this shipper disorganized or the consignee a jerk? Is this mechanical problem with all trucks from this manufacturer? I don't blame a trucking company for things that are out of their control.  Overall, my experience with WFX was a good one and I would recommend them to anyone who isn't afraid to work hard.

For those that want to be lazy and not work this is not a place for you. Other people complain about how this company doesn't help them, wrong. It's those people complaining that don't help themselves. They rather turn down loads and sit because they don't like where the loads are going. As a truck driver, your job is to deliver freight wherever it needs to go. My avg pay per week is about $1350 after all expenses. I have a 2021 Peterbilt 579. I have been involved with the trucking industry for a little over 30 years. I've worked as a mechanic, dock worker, broker, dispatcher and truck driver. My knowledge helps keep things flowing easier for me and those I deal with. Home time is when I decide, not when someone else decides and I am always home when I need to be, never late.
So, if you are a hard worker and not a constant complainer and enjoy what you do, this is a great place to be ...if you rather complain and sit and do absolutely nothing. Well, there is always welfare offices waiting for you.

This company is not what you think, at all 
They are trying to grow there business by this " 1 dollar truck buyouts" at the end which is true, but there is a catch to this. They will treat you like a company driver and NOT a Contractor. They will give you the freight to run. You are forced to drive 11 hours a day no exceptions if not they will automatically terminate you WHERE EVER YOU ARE! If you refuse one load. THATS IT NO MORE MILES. They will micromanage you and watch you through the camera even if they tell you they aren't looking 
They will fire you if you preform u turns and they will run background checks on your spouse or anybody that will ride with you . Before going please be sure you sign the contracts because if you dont they will let you leave without no rental or bus ticket home i suffer alot from this they left me stranded because they didn't give me all the information i need untill the second day of orientation so please be ADVISED IF YOU DONT HAVE A PLAN B AT ORIENTATION WITH THAT BEING SAID I GOT HOME 3 DA
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This place is by far the most unprofessional, sexist and racist company to work for.  The culture of this business is an expectation of going above and beyond for your dept without adequate training and never getting acknowledged for your efforts and only getting reprimanded when you make even the smallest of mistakes. There is zero training on Corp level they just expect you to know their ancient ERP system to which most often you can't do your job at the same time as other dept's... again reiterating how old it is. 

The CEO is a hillbilly hick with short man complex.  Who doesn't appreciate his employees but wants to bark orders from his ivory tower and never takes accountability for his lack of management or adequate training staff.  If you’re a woman or person of color, you’ll quickly realize your place is to do your job and shut your mouth or you won't last long.   Racism and implicit biases run rampant. There is no room for advancement or opinions on how to improve the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nice trucks is about all management is not good at all 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Wondering if they’re going to be a load after you sit around waiting for a load, and waiting all the other coworkers getting loads while you sit in the truck stop for hours sometimes. Dispatch not giving out any information about what’s going on with wells. It like pulling teach for information out of dispatch. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company Rats that wear the Red Hard Hats will take pictures and call in without coming to the driver and saying he something to them first. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Some days are good, others you’ll get one load when you start your day and then sit for 6-10hrs before you get another load and you’ve been up all day waiting and expect you to just go tired or not

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
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Local driver 60 salaries reported	$1,450 per week
Fleet manager 9 salaries reported	$61,000 per year

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