Yep I pass 28 people in my class backing was super easy for me because I hit dock probably 10 to 14 times a day. Everything you Said was correct dead on. Study 📖 that pre trip to the T. Fyi 8 pass out of 28 people don't quit your job. Pre trip you have to speak out loud ijs. I only have 13 years of experience clean record however I always have the mindset 😌 I'm a rookie for life.. . Alot of people fail pre trip are backing. The backing is tight. Just keep in your mind if someone else can do it so can you. GOOD LUCK KEEP ON TRUCKING 🚚.

Was at Seymour last week. I was a track 1 all 3 days, which meant I passed all three days. I didn’t know that until I got to my terminal the next Monday and my manager told me. However I was filled with anxiety but managed it with exercise, getting good rest and having a positive attitude. It was 27 in our class so they split us into two groups. Half of each group passed. Everything you are saying is correct. What I respect about Walmart is it didn’t matter if you been driving 3 or 30 yrs it leveled the playing field for everyone. I’m at Greencastle.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

So happy for you. Seymour was my home but I just transferred to Gas City. If you see Shawn tell him hey!

@Fatguylittlecoat1996

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the more I watch the less I want to be a walmart driver. It reminds me too much of starting my trucking career having to train with mentors and doing repetitive tests.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fatguylittlecoat1996 the 3 week investment was well worth it for me but Walmart isn't for everyone. I pit out info to help people decide

Great advice, I have been driving for Walmart for 5 years did my OnBoarding the way they use to do it everyone nationwide went to Bentonville. There were 150 drivers on Monday, and by Friday there were 60 of us left. This is a "tryout" and almost 50% do not make it, but the ones that do end up staying with Walmart to the end of their careers. Once you are out on your own, you quickly realize that Walmart is NOT a trucking company, so they don't push you like one because they don't make their money off of the trucks they make it in the stores. Side Note don't quit your current job is great advice, but Walmart WILL be calling your current job to get job verification before they bring you to OnBoarding, so the cat is out of the bag with your current employer.

@rmcmunoz2

2 жыл бұрын

That is scary, them calling your employer, that would be an automatic termination where I work. 🥺

@Goodfella1999

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of compliments paying what drivers are getting paid at Walmart.

@zachwachs7913

2 жыл бұрын

@@Goodfella1999 that's simply not fuckin true at all.

As an OTR O/O I used to hit a dock 2 mabey 3 times a weeks. Still, the backing was easy. Reason being, GET OUT AND LOOK!!! 1st time, I GOALed 5 times, 2nd time, 7 times, last time I GOALed 9 times because folks with 41 years driving experience were bumping the trailer and getting failed out. Road portion, swing wide, take your time. I sat at one intersection for five or six minutes and several light cycles waiting for right conditions to make a right turn. After I completed the turn, my facilitator said "great job on that turn". I real life, you cannot help but hit curbs to get into some stores. Galveston is a perfect example. Pre-trip, study, study study.

Well done, Sir! You explain things very well! I can tell that you are an excellent and safe driver.

@WalmartRich

4 ай бұрын

Thank You! I do my best

Thank you for your time and effort in making this video, much appreciated! 🙏 I did send you an email regarding the pre-trip.

@WalmartRich

4 ай бұрын

I will apply right now. Drkaraokedj@gmail.com in case you need ot

Honestly, that’s why they can’t get driver’s, because all the bs preliminaries, i’m a 26 yr trucking veteran, either you check my driving record and employment record or don’t take me at all, i don’t need to walk around a damn truck calling out everything on the truck from front to back, if i was gonna be hired as a mechanic then i understand but if they need driver’s that bad then they need to cut a lot of that bs out, Walmart isn’t everything, i bring in 89k already as a company driver and i work the same 5/2 & 5/3 schedule BUT i haul butane and propane.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

With more relaxed standard comes more accidents. Walmart has to protect itself since they are self insured. Also driver minimum is now 110k. I would not want to deal with the Hazzard and stress of hauling dangerous chemicals. This job is as stress free as a driving job can get. Drop n hook or live unload by store associates. Im glad you got a job you like, seriously. But the headache you mention is almost the same thing you had to do to get a license to begin with. The benefits and pay are well well worth 1 week of slight possible retraining. Everyone has thier preferences, thats ok.

@jamesnevitt3400

2 жыл бұрын

No shit even swift out of st louis is hiring for runs from st louis to Edwardsville KS home every night 2 days a week off 80 cents a mile . That's what my ex girlfriend does but, I get paid hourly to hall mail from stl mo. to Chicago airport overnights . This shit sounds like starting cdl school all over again.

@suburbanlarper

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the “burden” of doing an actual pre-trip scares away the knuckle dragging bubbas who would likely just leave a busted trailer for the next driver to take care of. I look forward to driving for Walmart so I have other drivers who actually know where the shop is even located unlike at my current company where I feel like a baby sitter for a bunch of man-babies

This is the BEST and to the point description of the week on boarding. Red Bluff, CA is the same structure and to be successful, approach this as a team effort.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I can only speak on what I saw and hope my info is similar and helpful.

Hire for attitude, train for skill. Good companies follow this when hiring.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

I love the kind of people here at walmart. From the guy who fixed my hammer, to the way I was treated at onboardinging and everywhere else is amazing.

If you’re a driver that never does a pre/post trip please don’t apply. My onboarding week we had 16 on Monday, 6 drivers for whatever reason checked out of the hotel Monday thru Thursday. 10 of us tested on Thursday and 3 failed, 7 of us passed. It’s stressful week but it’s worth it. I’m making good money and no one bothers me besides my tablet pinging me for the next trip.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

6 just gave up? Thats crazy!

@jjames5928

2 жыл бұрын

My mentor never did a pretrip and never asked me to do one ( i did one everyday about 20 minutes before he came out of hotel ) . Was constantly on his phone while he was driving and never followed 60% of policy. And I was scared to say anything becaise He happened to be black and im white , didn't want it to seem like I was a racist. He was an awesome person to hangout with , but he is a horrible mentor. And I have yet to bring it up to management for fear of being targeted as racist

@lockzmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@jjames5928 you a whole bit$&....Worry about youreelf and what u need to do for yourself, scared of another man lol coward

7.30 am everyday, hot breakfast everyday, good lunch everyday. Highway, country, city don’t hit any curbs!!! All videos Monday , go ahead make it a joke and you will fail!!! I promise you that, practice, practice. Take notes , study everyday!! One shot everyday . Walmart will not cut corners or let anyone slide through. 20 minutes to back in 30 to pre trip. Make a team and practice!!

@WalmartRich

7 ай бұрын

Correct! They still reimburse dinner receipts?

My only concern is that I haven't been driving a manual in 6 years. Otherwise it's very familiar business, been hauling groceries for 8 years now. Making about 95k now. They're building a Walmart distribution center right next to ours , so it might be that there's going to be some healthy competition pay-wise so our company can keep their drivers lol 😂

@SlvrWlf88

Жыл бұрын

You got to rattle the cage without letting the bird out talk to a few employees just be like you know what that Walmart center looking kind of nice wherever you're doing to get people talking but don't dare say you're going to leave or anything like that once they catch on they'll probably raise their prices otherwise they wouldn't care if there's a Walmart next to them since they will figure they already have the employees or etc

Great video. Im out of sealy tx. I did my orientation in Arizona. I was soooo nervous . Been here over 3 years. Very good description.

@dpar66

2 жыл бұрын

As a matter of fact im at the DC in sanger tx right now. Today is go home day for me . So im probably gonna do a local and pick up a backhaul back home. Im out of sealy but i park at the Grocery DC in new caney tx. We are growing and adding new trucks we now park them at different DC in Houston tx area. Cut my drivetime by more than a hour. Good luck to you and be safe out there.

@regrich8795

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm trying to get into the Sanger facility i think they aren't hiring now for some reason.

@Carlostheyankeefan

3 ай бұрын

@dpar66 how are things in Sealy. I see they are hiring now

@Carlostheyankeefan

3 ай бұрын

I’m in south FL. Trying to get in at FT pierce, FL but I’m considering moving. Any info would be appreciated

@WalmartRich

3 ай бұрын

@carlosdelgadillo7597 email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com I might have something

I enjoyed the on boarding process in Casa Grande Az........it was really interesting and I found it to be a very good way to improve as a driver.......

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

Most of us do

There is a time limit.. and if it’s not in the time frame it COUNTS AS A FAIL FOR THE Day!!

I just finish onboarding . The class started 1/3/22. Onboarding is intense . Half the people in my class failed.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you at? They don't grade until Thursday. 14 in my class only 7 made it. Thats why I offer the pretrip guide

@bobbyblack6871

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich there was 12 in my class only 6 finish. I’m working out of the Lagrange, Georgia DC. I really enjoy the good information you give on your channel.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyblack6871 good luck with you're mentor

@sweetness2689

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyblack6871 what did they do to get kicked out? How many things can you miss on the pre trip before they fail you?

@richardferrell4624

2 жыл бұрын

Start on boarding Sunday 30 Jan any advice in sc

Dear God they sent me an email to interview I've been driving 25 years now I'm scared shitless like maybe I shouldn't even try lol if I went and failed I'd die because like u say after 25 years I've got a routine especially on pre or post trip things I know I don't do it like it should be done but I'd love to get on my uncle has been there about 40 years

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

It not near as hard or as big of an issue even since I went through. They now have an extra week called finishing school. Lots of 20 year vets go to the onboarding and learn something that helps them. Most of the week is about learning how Walmart does it, why, and unless your an jerk or super negative with an attitude.. you should make it now. Walmart is doing their best to keep the safety rating high!

I lost my truck, I have to pass.

@WalmartRich

3 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@Ken-rq3yl

16 күн бұрын

@@WalmartRich I've been driving for Walmart for six weeks now! Thanks for the very good information in all your videos.

You said you froze up on the pre-trip. You mentioned the truck and trailer being disconnected but you never said, do you connect the truck and trailer during the pre-trip? is the connection part of the pre-trip?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

I had a brain fart. I was thinking I couldn't pretrip the trailer without it being connected, no I can't connect until.. anyway they will show you. You pretrip the truck and then connect and then pretrip the trailer. It was a really stupid brain fart

Did you have to back the truck into the trailer after the truck inspection? Only way to check the kingpin i suppose. I bet that throws a lot of people off

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

No I had a brain fart. You gotta hook the truck to the trailer. Can't connect pigtail and check lights if you dont.

before i go im doing my research good info btw

I passed on boarding in Bentonville with no problems, i quit 6 months later.

@chidontochi7908

2 жыл бұрын

Why did you quit?

@deltoro5346

2 жыл бұрын

@@chidontochi7908 Alot of reasons, main thing for me was i didn't see the money, they talked about.

@thomascarkner9498

Жыл бұрын

Like I been wondering that about the money. Is it what they claim

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

I did a pay stub video. It does take a few months for some guys to figure out how to set an ETD and run to get the money as high as possible. Aslo it depends on schedule and how you use PTO

Hey! Once you passed onboarding did you have to sign official paperwork or the offer saying you are hired in onboarding? And did you go straight to orientation that monday after onboarding?

@WalmartRich

6 ай бұрын

Yes orientation will be 4 days then set up with the mentor

Hello...I wrote down a checklist of the order i want to do my pretrip, is it okay if i use that during my pretrip?

@WalmartRich

6 ай бұрын

They used to allow people to take paper and notes out to the course. But I think they have sent stop that. You'll have to ask the fleet development facilitators at your location and see what they say.

@IAMM-W-TWEST

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

So another word need finished pre trip on truck ,then hook up trailer then make a pre trip for trailer?

@WalmartRich

10 ай бұрын

Yes. The way I remeber it now is how can I check the lights on the truck if I don't connect. I do it everyday without thinking. Under pressure I just froze

We lost half our onboarding class.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Why?

@latoya38

2 жыл бұрын

Why what was the reason my husband just left for onboarding I think he’ll be fine how’d it go for you congratulations 🎊

@jackwagon4313

2 жыл бұрын

@@latoya38 a few couldnt shift a few couldnt back and a few had a preventable accidents that were not on there applications.

@latoya38

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackwagon4313 my husband doing his now he pass him and one other guy out of 52

@jackwagon4313

2 жыл бұрын

@@latoya38 where is your husband going to be working?

Hi Rich, is there a certain location for the Onboarding if working out of Shelby NC? Also if you have a prior engagement to be out of town, when should this be made known, and to whom?

@WalmartRich

2 ай бұрын

Laurens sc is the location for onbording. They will give you several dates to choose from.

The incab inspection as well with the air break test is included or no? Or it depends on your list they give u? I’m sure pre-trip and everything else is part of the working progress on any type of CDL a job I can’t wait for orientation September 26 …thx for the info

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

All onboarding classes should be the same. My pretrip show the airbrake steps (I think) but now they have you recite the airbrake because you're not connected to the trailer when you do that step. In real life most do an airframe test when hooked to a trailer to check combination loss of pressure and the cab doesn't roll away or need chalked

@nukleheadtrucker8395

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich thank you

If you pass the on-boarding in week 1, and you get hired, will you still have to drive with a mentor in the weeks following that or will you go out on your own?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

Correct. The mentor is not a pass or fail its to teach you how the stores operate, how to use the eld, how to set your pay and activities etc

Thank You for sharing your experience and advice for onboarding with WalMart. I have been at CR England for 14 months and a lot applies to training and routine. Questions. Do you get assigned your own truck and keep it? Or is there still 'slip seating'? I heard the phone policy is now relaxed for safe Drivers. And how many months experience now to join WalMart?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

30 months driving in last 4 years. Phone policy is now no time limits. Rules are must have a headset or hands free device. No taking while backing, construction zones, bad weather etc. (Distracting situations, kinda use common sense) Walmart slip seating is like this. On your Monday you get a truck. On Friday you pack up. Next Monday new truck and Friday yo pack up. I was able to get a 5-2 5-3 program just months after getting hired. It might take 2-3 years to get your own truck assigned to you.

@LouisKatz

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich Thank You for your reply. For me getting used to new truck every Monday is not ideal. But would consider WalMart if they change that policy. Down the road...

There were 24 people in your class Monday but only 7 made it to Tuesday? What happen to make the other 7 not make it to Tuesday?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, there were 14 in my class. 7 passed at the end of the week. 1 quit, 6 failed I believe.

If finally lost they will pay day,gas.?

@WalmartRich

10 ай бұрын

If finally lost? I'm not sure I understand.. but they will pay milage and hourly wage even if you don't pass.

You still have onboarding guide? I could use it. Guess i gonna get some knee pads.. or they want duck walk?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

I knelt down on one knee. Some guys just bund under. Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com I'll send the guides

@thomaswhite5871

Жыл бұрын

Sure will currently working at 1542. Love this company. Pays ok but the driver in me is screaming to get bsck out...20yrs guess im not done yet..😂

@thomaswhite5871

11 ай бұрын

Well not received onboarding? Getting scheduled in November of april. Not dur i wana do onboarding in shitty winter. Lol

Great video!

how much experience or how many "miles" does Walmart require for employment?

@WalmartRich

8 ай бұрын

30 months in 4 years

I’ve been enjoying your videos for the last month and I have a chance to go to on boarding in two weeks. The differences this will be for a local driver position in Shelby North Carolina and I cannot find much information on the Internet on local driving positions for Walmart. I am currently working Monday through Friday at $30 an hour with medical dental and vision but not much other benefits. Can you tell me more about the local driver position or do you think it would be worth a switch?

@regrich8795

2 жыл бұрын

I don't work for them but i think most drivers with more seniority takes the local routes i could be wrong though.

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

It does differ from place to place. I know a guy who applied and is gonna be local from day 1 at Gas City. But 90% of the time home daily is on a bid process.

@regrich8795

Жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich Wow wish this existed in Dallas this isn't a great state for truck driving in my opinion..

What if I'm not in town when they actually call me?.

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

When they call the interview is done by phone so you will be fine.

@estiben3508

Жыл бұрын

After the phone interview..do they make a date or can they wait for me to be InTown..

So I keep hearing boot camp. So do they stand over you while your taking your urine test. Lol or do they hair test. What about the physical as well. I will take that pretrip test I have orientation in a couple of weeks

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

No its nothing like bootcamp..its just what they call it. Im told in the last 3moths things changed a lot. The pretrip guide is able to be used while doing the test. You only recite the airbrake test now. They also have finishing school for those who need just a little help.

@thomascarkner9498

Жыл бұрын

Thx

@bruceholmes2721

Жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich when you say finishing school what do you mean by that ?🤷‍♂️

@airforcebbq3P051

Жыл бұрын

@Walmartrich is my current medical card good or will I have to get another one there? I had my current one updated 2 weeks ago

Hopefully there aren't any curve balls like a button hook turn on the drive test.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

No its usually am offset back

Coming from car hauling. Should I take my hazmat b4 I come to onboarding?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

No they will give you 120 days to get it and pay for the prints

@Kevo1993

5 ай бұрын

So Walmart will pay the $86 for the TSA screening? What about the actual fee to take the test?

@WalmartRich

5 ай бұрын

There's no test to get your hazmat. Fingerprints done they pay the 80. Whatever dollars ninety dollars, it is to get your fingerprints done

@Kevo1993

5 ай бұрын

@@WalmartRich I appreciate your quick responses!!

So I’m curious. Once I get on and I need to relocate , can you request a transfer to another terminal?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

You have to wait 1 year to transfer.

@michaelpuckett3717

Жыл бұрын

And also, you must not have on your record a certain amount of steps......steps are levels of incidents you have committed....

Hello Sir I have onboarding on 2-14 that study guide would really help

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Sure email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com so I can send it to you

Are you doing air break test with tractor or combination, what kinda truck they let you do a pre-trip

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Most if not all are automatics. They allow you to recite the airbrake test now

Do they have you do the airbreak test ?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but I'm told that they just ask you to recite the steps and not actually physically do it. Be prepared to do it though. Each DC onboarsing may be different

So what were you supposed to do when they had the truck parked in front of the trailer that made you freak out?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

My meltdown was dumb. I thought i can't hook to a trailer until I pretrip it.. which was wrong because how can you pretrip lights without hooking it to the pigtail.

hey Rich how heavy are your loads ?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

It depends. From a vendor I have had water be near max. From a DC to a store max is usually 35k. Sometines they can be 20k. G It all depends. Walmart pays for all weigh scales. I never had one overweight yet.

What are there cpap requirements? I already have a cpap machine and I have a medical card good for 2yrs. Do they still retest u for sleep apnea and change your medical card length?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

No I don't believe so. The dr will probably give you a fresh 2 gr card. They will have power inverters in the trucks for your machine.

I just emailed you hopefully to hear from u with the pre-trip the Walmart way thank you hope to hear from u soon

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out and send it asap

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

Not in my inbox yet

@nukleheadtrucker8395

Жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich yes I send it to the email on ur page I’m not sure if it went threw

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

@@nukleheadtrucker8395 i checked my junk mail. Still never saw it

@nukleheadtrucker8395

Жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich can you Email it to me then I’ll give you my Email?

How long orientation training is for?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

1 week at onboarding (testing). If you pass then it's 1 week of orientation (taxes, videos, health insurance etc.) Then 2 weeks with a mentor.

@nukleheadtrucker8395

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich thank you truly appreciate it 🫡😊

@nukleheadtrucker8395

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich I hope I pass I can’t wait should be ok 😊

Rich, would you please send me that work group paper you did?

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

Email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com so I can

nice is i to old 61

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all

Sounds like starting as new driver no thanks ,, i make 100k pulling doubles/triples home daily n none of this bs lol good info though ..

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on finding a great job that you like. Personally the stress of pulling doubles and triples is not something I would like to do. Walmart is far less stress than any job that I had in over 10 years of driving. Now with the new pay raise we just recieved, Walmart drivers will average 100k to 120k a year.

@yeremy7144

2 жыл бұрын

@@WalmartRich its not really stressful but thanks for the input..

@zachwachs7913

2 жыл бұрын

@@yeremy7144 you ltl guys always work docks. My buddy works for Old Dominion and he has do work the dock almost every week.

@yeremy7144

2 жыл бұрын

@@zachwachs7913 thats not true i never had to step onto a dock , i worked at old dominion for 3 year n never did it so your buddy is lying to you or he is just a dock worker lol.

Jan mandate? If so then I am a hard no.

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Jan mandate?

@ricecakeFTW

2 жыл бұрын

No mandates.

I just sent you an email

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, ill check now.

Do you take your road test in a automatic or manual? Or can you get to choose which one your more comfortable with?

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

I can only attest to Seymour on 1-4-21. I tested in an manual. I was told by a mgr that Walmart is moving to all automatics and some places test in an automatic. You would have to call your DC mgr and ask them. Sorry I can't tell you more

Boot camp hahaahha

@WalmartRich

2 жыл бұрын

Yea its not really but they call it that

Hey rich awesome learning tool to here from you would like to get your email so I can get the pretrip down pack I’ll start the on boarding may 1st 2023 so I’m pretty excited

@WalmartRich

Жыл бұрын

My email is in the description but you can email me at drkaraokedj@gmail.com