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My journey with Werner begins

Discussion in 'Werner' started by CharlesS, Aug 11, 2016.

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  1. Sep 7, 2016 #11
    BostonTanker

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    That should be easy
     
    BostonTanker, Sep 7, 2016
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  3. Sep 7, 2016 #12
    CharlesS

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    That's my plan, start out easy and after a few months maybe move into one of the other accounts that pays more. Just taking it slow and seeing how it works out.
     
    CharlesS, Sep 7, 2016
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  4. Sep 8, 2016 #13
    CharlesS

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    I'd just like to add that Werner hasn't made any promises to get me in the door that they haven't kept. Once I was prehired and ready for orientation they asked me where I wanted to drive and gave me several options, none of this every driver does all 48 unless you get a dedicated or regional account later on b.s. Right after training you can get a dedicated account or drive local if you want. They also asked me what kind of truck I wanted, not just the me the keys to some old beat up rig with a million and half miles on it. is Werner perfect or a good fit for everyone? No, but neither is any other company. This is my third attempt at this, first two times I tried companies that everyone said were good, I didn't care for their brand of bs.... You have to find the company that's going to work for you, doesn't matter what works for me or anyone else.
     
    CharlesS, Sep 8, 2016
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  5. Sep 8, 2016 #14
    Cottonmouth85

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    I remember like it was yesterday. Driving just south of Checotah, Ok when I got the qualcomm message that I had completed training. Congrats hand, and best of luck!
     
    Cottonmouth85, Sep 8, 2016
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  7. Sep 8, 2016 #15
    BostonTanker

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    Werner has done right by me too
     
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  8. Sep 12, 2016 #16
    Voyager1968

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    Good for both of you! Maybe Werner has "seen the light" and is starting to treat drivers the way they should be treated. Like human beings. I sincerely hope everything works out for you guys!
     
    Voyager1968, Sep 12, 2016
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  9. Sep 12, 2016 #17
    BostonTanker

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    Every company has it's nuances.
    Granted I knew about trucking before I got to Werner. ..
    Im on pace to make about 52k this year, with 3 week LOA and 5 days off after 30 on for 6 months.
     
    BostonTanker, Sep 12, 2016
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  10. Sep 17, 2016 #18
    Davezilla

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    Werner is definitely doing better, but the problem is that the loyal drivers now have ruined records because of how the dispatchers acted before Derek was CEO.

    Anyone who worked for Werner for long periods ended up having all sorts of false reports on their company records because dispatchers were allowed to write them up and not even tell the driver about it.

    So its okay for new drivers, but its terrible for anybody who has been here a long time and was the victim of any of these false reports.

    I just found out I was falsely written up at least 4 times for trying to AVOID a confrontation. And now Im finding out that a lot of the older drivers are in trouble too, and didnt even know it!
     
    Davezilla, Sep 17, 2016
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  11. Sep 17, 2016 #19
    bamamac

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    I definitely think the new CEO has made a difference. They are trying to hire better people. I think Werner does a hair test for drugs now
     
    bamamac, Sep 17, 2016
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  12. Sep 17, 2016 #20
    BostonTanker

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    Yes they do
     
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