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Originally Posted by Truckn00b
Hmm..I'm new to the world of driving, but I've never known Wal-Mart to outsource deliveries. Product creation is one thing (although I think all the products are manufactured in Arkansas), but Wal-Mart is a multi-million (billion?) dollar company. They're constantly making money, hiring on new people and providing incentives. I would be totally shocked if Wal-Mart pulled a move like the one you assumed. I realize that it's not completely impossible, but I think Wal-mart is a better company that what a lot of people say.
In short, never fear. Wal-mart is here!
Wal-Mart has it's own Private Fleet, but also outsources to contract carriers such as Schneider, Werner, and Swift. Mainly for their grocery division, and all of their reefer division is outside carriers. The main reason for doing this is that Wal-Mart only has to pay the outside carriers for their delivery miles, the deadhead back to the DC is all out of the carriers pocket as wal-mart does not pay for this. In the long run, they save money by using outside carriers.
As I stated, my father has been with Wal-Mart for 25yrs (of his 45yr career) and he has been the transportation and saftey administrator up until 2yrs ago when he went back on the road (daycab driver) I know all the ins and outs, the little secrets and hidden features they offer. While they are a great company to work for and about the best paying in the biz (avg $80k yr) they also have their set-backs such as bad health insurance and 401k isn't too great either. But like my dad stated, he is treated well and paid equally well, so he doesn't mind finding outside sources for his health and retirement.