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Walmart Truckers: Six Figures and Home by Weekend
19 Dec
Summary
- Walmart drivers now start around $115,000, significantly higher than industry median.
- Company offers reliable schedules and consecutive days off, unlike competitors.
- Walmart's training program boosts new drivers, including a rise in women drivers.
Walmart has significantly bolstered its trucking workforce by offering highly competitive compensation packages. Drivers now command starting salaries around $115,000, with potential earnings reaching $135,000 annually, far surpassing the industry median of $57,440.
Beyond lucrative pay, Walmart differentiates itself with technology-enabled schedules that ensure drivers have consecutive days off and are home weekly. This focus on work-life balance, alongside attractive wages, has helped the company increase its driver pool by 33% in three years.
The retail giant's 12-week training program has also been instrumental in onboarding new drivers, including a notable increase in women, who now represent an estimated 18% of Walmart's drivers compared to the industry average of 9.5%. This proactive approach positions Walmart favorably against industry-wide driver shortages projected to reach 160,000 by 2028.
