Watkins Shepard is not your run-of-the-mill trucking company. Not only does the company hold the highest in delivery standards, but they also provide the perfect atmosphere and opportunity for job seekers.
Known for their famous Watkins Shepard Trucking School, the company has a deep history.
With a myriad of locations, truckers all over the United States will have the opportunity to work with this highly experienced team.
California, Montana and Washington all have 2 or more terminals where potential drivers can pick up loads. The logistics and operations as well as the truckload and flatbed divisions all run out of the company's main offices in Montana.
Are you an experienced driver or a recent graduate? Company drivers are also able to work in teams and make up a large portion of Watkins Shepard's workforce.
There are also some routes that have dedicated runs available, meaning you'll have a clear picture of your work day. Unfortunately, these routes will be taken quickly. You'll also receive a $4,000 sign on bonus.
So, you don't have experience, but you just received your CDL?
There are plenty of great opportunities that await you. Please note, you will need a safe driving record as well as a Class A CDL license to be considered as a recent grad.
You'll even receive a $1,500 sign on bonus and won't need to drive for weeks with a stranger looking over your shoulder every second.
Every member of the team will receive a $4,000 bonus.
While working with the company, you will never have to deal with hazardous materials. Electronic logs are kept at all times for the utmost in tracking, and GPS mapping is used. The company always adds new trucks to their fleet and ensures the utmost in maintenance for all trucks that are on the road.
Watkins Shepard pay scale is much higher for an owner-operator. If you have your own truck, you'll take on increased responsibilities, but you'll also be able to earn more money in the process.
Your second seat driver doesn't even need any experience, so you can bring a friend or spouse along with you while you're on the road.
You'll be able to choose your loads, and you will receive a $4,000 sign on bonus from the company.
When you're a team that owns a truck, you will earn a lot of money. How much? The company states that the average team will earn $324,000 in 2015.
The main difference with a team is that your miles go from 11,000 a month to a staggering 23,000 miles a month. You'll be driving over 700 miles on a daily basis if you don't take a day off. Otherwise, team members will switch to cover 1,000 miles a day in some instances.
Reviews for the company are positive with many drivers voicing their experience working with the company.
If you're an experienced driver or fresh out of driving school, you'll find that being a member of Watkins Shepard leads to immense career opportunities.