Walmart employees know the vital role their private fleet of more than 13,000 drivers plays across the company. Offering great items at incredible value is truly impossible without our private fleet of drivers. I was interested, but I felt limited in the amount of time and money required for the training.
That’s why Start of last year’s fleet development program It was such a game changer.It gave supply chain associates in select areas of the country the path to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and become full-fledged private fleet Walmart drivers. rice field.
Today, we are excited to announce that we are expanding our pilot program to make this exciting program available to employees working in stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation offices in participating regions.
Through this expanded pilot, employees of stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation offices within a 50-mile radius of participating transportation offices will be able to apply for the Associate-to-Driver program. After completing a 12-week training course and earning her CDL, she will be ready for the coveted Walmart driving job. A Walmart driver can earn up to $110,000 in her first year at the company, on top of the array of benefits the company offers. This is just the beginning. Drivers who have been with Walmart longer can earn even more based on factors such as tenure and location.
What does that career journey look like for an actual Associate? The Associate-to-Driver program has just celebrated its newest graduates from Dover, Delaware and Sacramento, California. Levor Franklin completed the program and now has his dream job as a Walmart driver. meet Revol, learn more about his career.
The Associate-to-Driver program allows participants to learn to drive from the best of the best drivers (current Walmart driving instructors). Our fleet continues to be recognized for our commitment to safety. In fact, for the sixth year in a row, the American Trucking Association has awarded Walmart the safest vehicle in its category with over 250 million miles. By training new drivers in this program from day one, we guide them to approach all parts of their job with a focus on the values of safety, courtesy and pride, ensuring they never let their vehicles, their customers or their families down. can.
This program benefits associates who can take the next step in their career without leaving the company. This is a win for Walmart because it can continue to invest in a talented team of employees. Our fleet continues to deliver daily, so this is a benefit to our customers and members.
Joining one of the world’s largest private fleets is exciting and we plan to continue to recruit and grow the best drivers in the industry to join our team. To apply to drive at Walmart, please visit: drive4walmart.com.
