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Old 11-27-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ToolMaker
I thought Swift did a lot of Wally World's trucking...
JB, Swift, US express, Covenient, National Freight.....the list goes on.

They ALL contract to Walmart and haul freight for them, espically this time of year.
 
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:50 PM
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You should see how many of Sam Walton's descendants are on Forbes 400 Richest People list! Crazy. (All billionaires)
 
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Originally Posted by Jawila
You should see how many of Sam Walton's descendants are on Forbes 400 Richest People list! Crazy. (All billionaires)
If Sam Walton were alive today, he'd be #1 on the Fortune 500 list. Wealthier than even Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Scrooge McDuck. :shock:

Not bad for a guy who liked tooling around in a beat-up old pickup truck with his hound dogs in back.
 
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Originally Posted by Jawila
You should see how many of Sam Walton's descendants are on Forbes 400 Richest People list! Crazy. (All billionaires)
If Sam were alive today I think he would be ashamed at how his company treats its workers! :shock:
 
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Originally Posted by greg3564
Originally Posted by Jawila
You should see how many of Sam Walton's descendants are on Forbes 400 Richest People list! Crazy. (All billionaires)
If Sam were alive today I think he would be ashamed at how his company treats its workers! :shock:
He wouldn't be too happy with some of the crap on the shelves either...
 
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Ok, this may be a silly question. Does anyone know how or where to apply for a job driving for Walmart? I have gone to Walmart.com but can't seem to find out anything..thnks

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Subject: The Wal-Mart Private Fleet qualification requirements

Three (3) years and 250,000 miles driving experience in the last five (5) years.

Minimum of 75,000 miles over the road tractor/trailer experience in each of the last 3 years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle resulting in a fatality - lifetime.
No preventable D.O.T. reportable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 10 years.
No more than one (1) non-preventable accident while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No more than two (2) minor moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No serious traffic violations while operating a personal or commercial vehicle in the last three (3) years.
Interstate Commercial Drivers License with Hazmat and Airbrake endorsements.
WORK SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS


Excellent Pay:
Mileage Pay Paid by the hub
Hourly Pay
Activity drop and hook pay.
Scheduled work week with varied and flexible working hours spent at Transportation Offices, Distribution Centers, Wal-Mart Stores, SAM'S Clubs and customer locations
Paid 10-hour breaks
Paid Vacations
Paid Holidays 6 per year.
Paid Safety days 4 per year.
Paid Personal days 2 per year.
Paid sick days 6 per year.
401(k) plan
Profit sharing plan
Stock purchase plan
Health and dental benefits
"No-touch freight "
Regular home time
Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
The Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan helps associates save for long-term financial needs, such as retirement. Associates are eligible for the Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan after working at least 1,000 hours in one year. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. contributes to all eligible associates' accounts annually, regardless of whether the associate chooses to contribute. Associates have a variety of investment options from which to choose.

If you have a 401(k) with a previous employer and wish to roll it over into a Wal-Mart account, you are immediately eligible to do so.

Associate Stock Purchase Plan
The Associate Stock Purchase Plan allows associates to buy stock in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. conveniently through payroll deductions. The Company also contributes 15% on top of the associates' stock purchase.

Wal-Mart Associate Discount Card
Associates working for Wal-Mart or Logistics may enjoy a 10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise they buy in Wal-Mart stores, and on select merchandise at www.walmart.com.

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Old 11-28-2006, 09:59 AM
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man, that sounds like the "cream of the crop" as far as a company driver positions are concerned.
 
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walmart drivers do make good money but are the lazest of drivers they dont want to do thier jobs only want drop and hook and refuse to do backhauls if they have to sit and wait they cry to walmart headquarter if there is something they dont like at a store most drivers are nice guys but alot think they are all that alot of walmart rules are stupid u cant have facial hair if u have it when hired u can but once u shave thats it i mean hey if u want a sweet job go for it
 
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Originally Posted by poppop02
walmart drivers do make good money but are the lazest of drivers they dont want to do thier jobs only want drop and hook and refuse to do backhauls if they have to sit and wait they cry to walmart headquarter if there is something they dont like at a store most drivers are nice guys but alot think they are all that alot of walmart rules are stupid u cant have facial hair if u have it when hired u can but once u shave thats it i mean hey if u want a sweet job go for it
I bet they can write in complete sentences,and use proper syntax.
 
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Originally Posted by mike3fan
Originally Posted by poppop02
walmart drivers do make good money but are the lazest of drivers they dont want to do thier jobs only want drop and hook and refuse to do backhauls if they have to sit and wait they cry to walmart headquarter if there is something they dont like at a store most drivers are nice guys but alot think they are all that alot of walmart rules are stupid u cant have facial hair if u have it when hired u can but once u shave thats it i mean hey if u want a sweet job go for it
I bet they can write in complete sentences,and use proper syntax.

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