WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum AgeAt least 23 years of age
Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR)Must have 24 months OTR verifiable experience within the past 3 years, over three-states
Experience must be with comparable equipment (45 foot or longer)
 
WFX Sand (NOT RECRUITING FOR THIS CURRENTLY)
Must have 12 months verifiable experience within the past 36-months, but does NOT have to be OTR
Policy on License suspensionsNo more than 1 suspension, downgrade, withdrawal in the past 3 years
AccidentsNo preventable DOT-recordable collisions in the last three-years.
No preventable rear-end crashes in the last five-years
No preventable rollover crashes in the last five-years.
Maximum Major Moving Violation (in the last 3 years)Maximum of two-moving violations in the last three-years.
No reckless driving charges in last 3 years
No speeding 15 and up in last 3 years
Terminated ApplicantsAny Safety Termination in the previous 12 months is an Automatic DQ
Felony Convictions – How old must they be?
Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”?
No vehicle related felony convictions in the last ten-years.
No sexual crimes in a lifetime
* All other charges will be reviewed
* Anything to do with a minor is not allowed
Misdemeanors- How old must they be?
Automatic DQ’s?
No sexual crimes in a lifetime
* Anything to do with a minor is not allowed
DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what
time frames do they need to fall outside of?
None in the past 10 years, no more than one in a lifetime
No driving under the influence convictions in the last ten-years
Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for
driver to obtain it?
No
Reimbursed for Haz-Mat?No
Other Endorsements RequiredNo
DOT Physical RequirementsThey need to bring their long form to Orientation or they will have to get one at Orientation
Drug ScreeningUrine
* No positive drug or alcohol test – lifetime, includes refusals.
BENEFITS

PAID VACATION/HOLIDAYS/TRAINING
401k RETIREMENT PLAN
TRUCK TAKE-HOME

NEXT, GO OVER EQUIPMENT INFO

CARRIER INFO

“Western Flyer Xpress has a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks and 3,000 trailers. WFX offers local, regional, dedicated, and OTR lanes to drivers and contractors, both solo and teams, in the following divisions: Refrigerated, Dry Van, and Energy.”

“WFX takes pride in the drivers and contractors we rely on to move your freight. Our drivers and contractors attend orientation classes, get safety and equipment training, and operate state-of-the-art equipment to keep your cargo moving in the right direction. WFX Operations are run from our terminals in Oklahoma City, OK, and Midlothian, TX. Our team of experienced Fleet Managers, Planners, and CSRs as well as our complete staff of qualified shop technicians keep our drivers and contractors operating efficiently on the road.”

NEXT, GO OVER ORIENTATION INFO

Presentation
Sign-On Bonus· Not at this time
Driver Types· Company Solo
· Company Team
· Lease Purchase Solo and Team (Existing Teams only)

*** There is a $1000 Fee to “walk away” from lease.
Types of Runs· Dedicated
· Regional/Local
· OTR
Type of FreightDry Van
Reefer 
Type of EquipmentMainly trucks are automatic Cascadia’s. Trucks are still fully equipped.
Please remember inventory changes daily
Transmission Type10 speed trucks
Automatics
Average age of tractorCompany Drivers
3 years old or newer
Lease Purchase
Drivers will choose from trucks available.
Most are less than 2 years old.
* W900 Trucks are NOT and option for New Drivers coming to WFX
Is truck permanently assigned to the driver?· Yes
Truck SpeedCompany Drivers
Pedal: 65 mph
Cruise: 68 mph

Independent Contractors
Pedal: 70 mph
Cruise: 73 mph

Sand Drivers
Pedal: 70 mph
Cruise: 75 mph
Can truck be taken home for time off?· Yes

*** Sand Drivers MUST leave the truck in Midlothian. No exceptions!
Is truck equipped with Invertors / APU’s?-W900’s have an APU and a refrigerator
-2019 and below Freightliners have an EPU and no refrigerator
-2020 and above do have refrigerators but not an EPU
-They have a bunk heater, plus they idle
-All of the trucks are equipped with a 2500 watt inverter
-At this time we do not have any brand new truck
-L/P trucks have an APU 

*** No more TV’s or satellite
Pet Policy – For CD & LP· As a last resort they can bring their pet to Orientation
· Only Dogs (Aggressive bread not allowed)
· Less than 40lbs
· Dog MUST be crated at the hotel when Driver is not with them
· $500 (per dog) Non-Refundable Fee
· $100 will be deducted from payroll each week until the fee is paid.

***(NONE ALLOWED ON THE SAND DIVISION)***
Rider Policy – For CD & LP● Must be 10 years old or older
● Starts on Day 1
● $20.50/month

* Spouse can now come to Orientation
***(NONE ALLOWED ON THE SAND DIVISION)***
Orientation Pay· None
How long is Orientation· 2 Days 
Orientation is held where?Lease Purchase

· Oklahoma City, OK 

Company Drivers

· Drivers will start in Waxahachi, TX and then head to Oklahoma City, OK

Sand
Midlothian, TX
What day does orientation start / end?Starts Tuesday  
Ends Thursday
Lodging Provided (Where will the driver be staying?)Lease Purchase
1 Driver per room 
AmericInn
1905 S Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Company Drivers
1 per room
Drivers will spend 1 night below;
Best Western
1701 N Highway 77
Waxahachie, Texas 75165
Meals Provided (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Breakfast – Hotel
Lunch – WFX
Dinner – Provided starting on Tuesday night and Wednesday
Travel Provided (Bus / Plane /Car Rental)Driver is responsible for rental car, bus or plane
All travel expenses(car rental, flight, bus, EFS codes ect) for L/P drivers are charged back at $50.00 a week.
Insurance Starts When?·No insurance offered at this time
At orientation  they are given a brochure for insurance. It is not affiliated  with WFX

Life Insurance· Yes, for CD & LP
401 (k) Retirement Plan· Yes

ORIENTATION

Orientation will be 2 days long starting on Tuesday and ending on Thursday. Meals will be provided (Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch provided by WFX Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dinner provided Tuesday and Wednesday.) Orientation is NOT paid and the driver will be responsible for travel.

Lease Purchase:
1 driver per room
AmericInn
1905 S Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Company Drivers:
1 driver per room
Best Western
1701 N Highway 77
Waxahachie, Texas 75165

UPON COMPLETION OF THE PRESENTATION RETURN TO THE CLOSE