FYI: Werner Enterprises

That recruiter did'nt tell you anything about the dollar general account huh.With the DG acount I think you unload the trl and very diffidult backing.If someone chooses the DG account I would see about going out with a trainer that has that account.All those Dollar General stores you see with small lots,Werner sometimes has to block the street and back in from the street and some of those roads are very narrow.In my opinion,30cpm is not enough for the DG account.

 

This is supposed to be attractive? 8 weeks with a trainer and under 30cpm?

 

Wow. A Swift driver thinks those are low pay rates. And to echo what Pattyj said, I would expect at least something in the mid-.30 range for a driver unload route with tight backing requirements. I would guess that Werner pays per-stop too, but I doubt that would make up the difference.

 

Backing is backing, do you want more pay to back into a tight spot at the truckstop. Backing has nothing to do with pay, you need to have a decent pay so you can have a decent standard of life, and not have to worry about your family and bills while you are hand unloading those trailers. Remember your self worth when acepting these jobs.

Safe miles and good luck,

Larry

 

Pay to back was the furthest from my mind but pay to unload is what im talking about.If a lumper was to unload they would get $200.00.Werner should pay mileage as well is pay to unload.

 

If that pitucular load has miuti stops then yes Werner pays I think $25.00 per stop I think.But alot of times it's one full load at least when I drove for them that's how it was.Pay has'nt changed so I doubt that has either.Werner and Swift are the 2 most lowest paying starter companies there is in the industry.Werner gets away with it so they'll continue to pay low wages as well as low miles.Werner gets ppl coming in like flies so if someone quits not a problem,I have 10 drivers to take their place and aubsidy money for each driver they bring in.

 

I went 1 month with Werner on a Family Dollar account, The backing was almost always tight and you had to be johnny on the spot with your backing so you are not blocking roads for too long.
For me PERSONALLY, It was not worth the stress, I can back a trailer with no issues, but the policy is G.O.A.L. and if your blocking a busy street in someplace like Laredo at rush hour, and you get out and look, you may end up being hit by someone that is in to big of a rush and not paying attention. Just my thoughts...

 

So are you planning on going to Werner?If so and since you want OTR,you'll spend most your time in the Northeast which is a great way to gain the exp but a lousy way to make money.But then again with Werner unless you have money in the bank you'll probably be getting alot of cash advances.