Please do more of these videos. I have a close loved one that’s interested in driving for Walmart. Your video helps my anxiety with them leaving for days at a time. It doesn’t look so scary as i pictured.

“Are you not entertained!“ 😄

Just subscribed, good video. I'm planning on doing the associate to driver program maybe next year, still studying a lot of things lol. I'm completely new to trucking, but I watch a lot of videos about backing, pre-trip, etc. I also play american truck simulator because it's the closest thing I can get to real life. Thanks again for making videos, because it really does help out people like me.

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Keep studying and you'll do excellent. Also make sure your family can handle you being away. Luckily it's only like 4 nights at the most. But other companies it's weeks. Working for other trucking companies sucks but Walmart is the best trucking job I've ever had! Definitely wish I came here sooner.

@damonegodbolt1609

Ай бұрын

I'm an A2D here in Texas. I say go for it! It's definitely challenging, but more rewarding than anything! I just finished my 1st year as a Walmart driver and this, by far, has been the best job I've had. The school will give you the tools to be successful and your trainers will guide you on whatever the school didn't cover.

@LazyGeniusJay

15 күн бұрын

​@@damonegodbolt1609hey how did you start the associate to driver program

Great video! I appreciate the humor and the editing. I'm currently an owner operator leased to Landstar. Maintenance, repairs, and lack of health insurance is making me question and look into moving over to Walmart.

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

There was two Landstar guys in my onboarding. You won't regret this I bet. Hit me up at TTLWALMART@GMAIL.COM if you have any questions. Also check out my live video I answer most frequently asked questions.

@kakarot82

8 ай бұрын

I was an O/O and got tired of it and got on at Walmart. Been solo about a month now and I'm not looking back. If you can get in I would highly recommend it. Onboarding is intense but after that, you're good to go.

@Kevo1993

6 ай бұрын

@@kakarot82I’m a former O/O as well. I just applied online for the Walmart driver position out of Spring Valley Illinois. How long is the onboarding process?

@kakarot82

6 ай бұрын

@Kevo1993 Onboarding week is four days if all goes well. You may have to go back for Friday. A couple of people got to start over again the next week. I believe that is the "finishing school". You pass, the next week is classroom teaching you things you need to know. After that week, we did a week with the mentor driving and you work the tablet. Hopefully by then you are clear to drive. Then you do one to two weeks with your mentor watching/teaching while you do everything. When you and he are comfortable, you go solo. Most important thing. Seriously. After you pass on boarding, RELAX! You're in

@Kevo1993

5 ай бұрын

@@kakarot82 thanks for your response. I start Onboarding on March 25th. I’m working my current job till then. But I’ll definitely be ready!

U just put me onto those shoe covers I actually never knew about, I ran a reefer load with my dad at a chicken dc place but the lot where they had the loaded trailers was over muddy my shoes got ruined off rip😭😂

@ThisTruckingLife

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could help ! I once went to a chicken plant and the mud was like greenish yellow I can see how you could easily kill a pair of shoes lol.

You should do more of these !

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching! I might take your suggestion!

@trezcoley2940

9 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife Yes sir I work in digital at Walmart currently and I’ve always wanted to see into the truck drivers perspective and if Walmart you to do it a little POV wouldn’t be bad but I’m still interested in how you did it this video

I smashed the like button

Could you do a video of all the stuff you bring with you at the beginning of your week??

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Yes that's a great idea!

I just subscribed. I'll keep watching some more of your videos I just got offered a position from the DC in Seymour Indiana. Which DC do you run out of?

@ThisTruckingLife

10 күн бұрын

Seymour! Best dc you can be at if you ask me!

@mikepotter894

9 күн бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife Nice! Maybe I'll run into you sometime in the next couple months.

Gas city. Used to drive with us xpress out that dc. Went to chicago everyday. Worked every single day. Seems like walmart isnt using other carriers, looks like they are taking care of their drivers. 6 figures is enticing. Was not a fan of delivering to all the walmarts in chicago tho. And trust me there are a lot of walmarts in chicago. Good times...

@ThisTruckingLife

5 ай бұрын

I've stayed away from the Metro parts of Chicago there's a couple outside that I've been to but luckily they haven't ran me up through there and they are closing Walmarts in those areas like crazy because of the crime

Hey brother, really enjoyed the video, been trucking now for 4 years doing dry van, been home every weekend. The pay isn't too bad where i'm at but i've heard really good things about Wal-Mart too. Possibly considering changing within the next year or two. How often are you home in your schedule? You said about every 5 to 6 days?

@ThisTruckingLife

4 ай бұрын

Yes. Its pretty standard 5 on 2 off. There's many schedules, but it really depends on your dc.

Hey where did you get your walmart hat from. Im oyt of dc 6010 Douglas Georgia Thank you Gods speed safe travels.

@ThisTruckingLife

2 ай бұрын

When I passed on boarding they gave me the blue one. My DC sells all different kinds. It goes toward a charity.

Where did you get your coffee maker dose it fit a 16oz cup thank you in advance

@ThisTruckingLife

Ай бұрын

Dude I scored two of them at walmart for 1/2 the cost of the Keurig one. Unfortunately they're discontinued. There's a mainstays one for the same price I paid 19.99 And yes I fit my 16oz yeti cup in there but it'll only do up to 14oz.

@Tony92805

Ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife thank you

Where can you take Showers at when your on OTR. Pause, if you don't mine me asking? Really considering working for Walmart now, good content.

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! The Walmart dcs have showers! If they have you away from a dc for more than 24 hours you can get a shower at a truck stop and walmart will pay for it. Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com for more info!

@4real775

8 ай бұрын

How is the pay? What would you rate the job on how frustrating is it?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

@@4real775 110k is VERY easy to hit and besides the crap 4wheeler drivers, it's not that frustrating. Maybe a 3 out of 10 on a scale... Drivers are treated great here! Hit me up email TTLWalmart.com

Good morning. I’m from fontana and I want to apply but I went to “drive4Walmart” and only saw postings for yard and city drivers. Is there a way to apply for shuttle drivers if there is no posting

@ThisTruckingLife

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately no. And even more unfortunate is that they do not have an alert system so you will have to keep checking back I would do it weekly or bi-weekly! Make sure you tell them you know me when you do and you'll get the phone interview quickly

Great video! How much do you spend for weekly food? And tuff is it to park the truck in a gas station to go to the bathroom??

@ThisTruckingLife

3 ай бұрын

Hard to say. Roughly 60 bucks but depends on several factors. The places I use the bathroom are made for trucks so no issue there.

@filmesrobertplas6440

3 ай бұрын

Thank’s🙌

Do you work out of Coldwater Michigan? I’m going to start from there next month

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Nope. Feel free to email me!

The Freightliners are using too much coolant...where is it going..

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Twice it's been a coolant connection on an APU.

Does Walmart really slip seat with sleeper trucks? So you may not have your same assigned to truck all the time?

@ThisTruckingLife

3 ай бұрын

Yes until you get on a program you will be sleepy the majority of the time you'll have the same truck all week unless you're on a 5253 split which is where Five drivers Share three trucks or something like that but if you get on a five two you'll have your truck but while you're on break like vacation they will sometimes let someone else use it Walmart has really strict cleaning policies and they pay you to clean the truck so there's absolutely no reason you would get into a dirty or stinky truck or anything like that these trucks are very clean the drivers are very clean.

Why do you have a blue shirt when i've seen others wear white? is it a choice?

@ThisTruckingLife

7 ай бұрын

Yes. There's also different blues depending on the dc. I wanted white but after careful consideration I decided against it because I'm a grease magnet!

Do you guys get to park in every DC you end the day at? Cause that would be sweeeeet 1.5 yr of experience and Walmart is on my radar if I did something else from my current gig

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Any DC. They also have showers and all that...some have gym equipment too. Also can stay at stores. Not all but most.

@RickyOHD

9 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife that’s awesome! I kinda figured. I have a stop at a cross dock for a sams club I go to a lot during my week and always see sleepers hanging out. That’s nice to know you always have a hood spot to sleep for the night

Great video, by the way do u think I can apply with 27 months on my belt?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Oh so close! All we can do is try! Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com

Exactly what I’d expect to hear from a GM domiciled driver….going into a stupid grocery DC. Thanks for giving the potential new grocery dc driver a negative impression. BTW grocery kept you guys busy during the last depression. 2007-2009. Yeah I’ve been hauling groceries that long.

@ThisTruckingLife

2 ай бұрын

The grocery dc i keep getting pulled to needs alot of help but are not hiring. My dog was dying and I wanted to run by the house. Thanks for the comment.

@garytriano13

Ай бұрын

settle down bro

What’s up brother, I need about 6 more months until I can apply at Walmart. Should I contact them before then and let them know I’m planning to try and get on? Congrats on the job buddy much love

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

It won't hurt! Go to drive4walmart.com and try it! I could reach out to my recruiter and ask for you! Email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com

@brandonh9016

3 ай бұрын

How many years do you need to apply?

@wanghaf_Gl0yper

3 ай бұрын

@@brandonh9016 30 months bro

Do you slip-seat your truck? I start the associate to driver program in February of 2024. There will be 2 or 3 of us to a truck I think for 5 and 2.

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Congrats! Yeah slip seat. I usually have the same truck all week though

@J__7777

7 ай бұрын

How long you have to be an associate for to qualify for that program. I only got a job offer but only pays $14/hr to work at a store. But thinking of doing it just to get my CDL. Wondering how long I have to work to be eligible.

@Bianka_Taylor

7 ай бұрын

@@J__7777 You have to be in your current position at Walmart for a full year to qualify for the program. You can apply if you are 2 or 3 months away from hitting your year.

Can I apply at any DC or only the ones that are showing on the website?

@ThisTruckingLife

5 ай бұрын

Good question. They're telling me the website is only place to apply

You must be in Indiana. I use to work at the Dollar general in Marion.

@johnadams731

6 ай бұрын

Send me a email link or something so I can find out what is need and qualifications

@ThisTruckingLife

6 ай бұрын

Didn't you just email me?

@johnadams731

6 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife yep yep my bad my bad

You live in Indiana?

How far you go on mileage between DCs? Are you regional?

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

Yes regional. It varies as far as where I'll go sometimes I'll run a load to a different DC like 600 Mi away and work out of there for a couple days and then come back to my DC. Or it could be just running under 150 miles out of the DC and then back all day.

@J__7777

7 ай бұрын

​@@ThisTruckingLifeso you get paid hourly or per mile? Was the $434 for 400 miles?

Are u touch freight???

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

No touch.

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Let me add that you will have to do some things like raining the dividers (bulkheads) in the refrigerated trailers. This can be rough on you if you do not use the pole hook to help keep you from reaching. The bulkheads are thick padded walls basically.

Do you do a lot of nighttime driving?

@ThisTruckingLife

5 ай бұрын

No. Its not required.

@DirectCurrent4u

5 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife Wow, Thats awesome! Keep up the good work my friend and stay safe out there!🙏🏻👍

Is promoting Amazon sales ok with Walmart?

@ThisTruckingLife

Ай бұрын

Really.

Do they hire right out trucking school?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

No, they typically do not. They are starting a "finishing school" but I believe that is mostly for the associate to driver program. Can't hurt to apply! You never know.

@Messenger0049

8 ай бұрын

What if I get 2 years experience working for waste management? Will they hire me then?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

@@Messenger0049 Careers A minimum of 30 months experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 4 years.

Do you go over 12 hrs daily

@ThisTruckingLife

9 ай бұрын

We are expected to at least do 10 hours I believe.

Can you get WiFi on your truck?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

The truck has some sort of wifi but I'm not sure the driver can use it...I Hotspot from my phone it runs my roku TV lol

@jaywavy5734

8 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife I ask because I drive and my girl works from home. Was wondering if we could find a way for her to work in the truck with me on the road

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

@@jaywavy5734 yeah! I have wlamart family mobile ,the unlimited includes Hotspot. You can do anything just like wifi.

@jaywavy5734

8 ай бұрын

@@ThisTruckingLife thanks. I will be applying!

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

@jaywavy5734 great! The application process can be annoying at times but it's worth it! Let me know if you need any help you can email me at TTLwalmart@gmail.com Please consider using me a referral!

Is $400+ the norm? on any normal day?

@ThisTruckingLife

8 ай бұрын

Really depends on how you run and the dc. 400 is pretty easy for me to get and I run less than 2500 miles a week

@J__7777

7 ай бұрын

​@@ThisTruckingLifeso it's about $1/mile?

@ThisTruckingLife

7 ай бұрын

@@J__7777 I wouldn't go as far as saying what it is per mile because it ultimately relies on so many different factors including your activities like layover... drops...hooks.., how many miles you ran that day, wait time, Meetings training pay, bonuses, quarterly safety bonus. There's a lot more to Walmart than mileage pay because like you can see you get paid for everything.. If you apply make sure you say you know someone that works there And used me as a referral they'll ask you during the phone call who you know That'll get you up On top of the list Also. you can email me at TTLWalmart@gmail.com for more information

Was that grocery DC Sterling, IL?