frequently asked questions
General Questions
Warrior has standardized its fleet around the industry-leading Freightliner Cascadia platform. The specially-designed “Warrior” Freightliner Cascadias are the latest model year (2021/2) and are loaded with driver features and comforts and the most advanced safety technology.
Yes, drivers have their own assigned truck, and Warrior does not ‘slip seat’ trucks.
A typical weekly schedule is 5 days on and 2 days off on the weekend. If the team desires to stay out longer, they can work with their manager to do so and take more consecutive days off at a time. Warrior encourages time off so you can balance your home time and work time.
Warrior provides great healthcare coverage through United Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) and provides a strong subsidy as well to offset the cost.
Currently, Warrior has operations in Dallas, Houston, Denver, Kansas City (MO and KS), and the Memphis/Olive Branch region.
One year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years (or 5 years in the past 10). With an approved FedEx driving school, only 6 months is needed or you can join our Entry-Level Driver Program (ELDP) upon successful completion of an approved CDL-A driving school.
No problem! Warrior takes great care in pairing driving teams together, and has been very successful not just at matching teams but creating lasting friendships as well. The large majority of Warrior drivers joined Warrior without a team driver.
No problem! We work with you to find the best partner and guide you through the teaming process. Many drivers originally came to Warrior with no experience driving teams and have found it to a highly rewarding career.
Many very experienced professional drivers come to Warrior having never obtained or used their doubles endorsement. Warrior provides supporting material to assist in obtaining the doubles endorsement, and more importantly, we ensure each driver is fully trained on the equipment and works with our seasoned veterans in mastering the skills needed.
Yes! Warrior has had steady pay increases every single year since the company’s founding, and there are many bonuses available to all Warriors as well.