How long of a wait for Trainer after Orientation?

Discussion in 'Werner' started by AKendric, Oct 25, 2013.

  1. AKendric

    AKendric Bobtail Member

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    I have orientation scheduled this coming Monday in Allentown PA for Werner. I was told it's about 2 and 1/2 days long, so I should be finished with the orientation part wednesday. I'm wondering how long do you usually have to wait for your trainer afterwards? I seen people say anywhere from a few hours after orientation to 3+ days afterwards......

    If your unlucky enough to be one of the ones that has to wait days, do they let you go home and have the trainer pick you up somewhere near your house? Or do you have to stay in the hotel with a roommate those extra days? I don't mind having a roommate at all, but the chance of having to spend a week with one with nothing to do is a bit of a stretch. I don't have the money to get my own room except for maybe 1 or 2 nights ( werner pays half, so I'm guessing it'd be like $30 a night for your own room ).


    I live about 3 hours from Allentown, I'm in western MD.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You're in PA so I don't think you'll have to wait long for a trainer.North east is where Werner mainly runs.Your student manager probably won't start looking for a trainer till orientation is completed to make sure you pass everything.Werner will give your trainer the phone number and your room# then trainer will call you and tell you approx. when he will arrive.My guess is no more then a day you'll have to wait..
     
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  4. yessir

    yessir Medium Load Member

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    They will get you a trainer quick because they want you to complete your training nd hit the road anyway good luck with them nd i hope this job fits your need even if it's going to be hard because they don't pay a dime it's nothing against werner drivers but it's just the truth.
     
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  5. AKendric

    AKendric Bobtail Member

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    Yeah I know the pay is going to be low, I think I remember my recruiter saying I'll be making only like $0.32 a mile after my 270 hours of training ( I think it's 270 ). Supposedly making about $450 a week during training. But this is my first driving job, I finished driving school back in August so I knew I wasn't going to be making a ton right out of the gate. Everybody always told me that the first year is the worst, after that, a lot more doors open up.
     
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  6. DontaeHill

    DontaeHill Bobtail Member

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    All depends on your request want a smoker trainer you will get one soon also its 22 dollars fir for your room
     
  7. HappyHardCore

    HappyHardCore Light Load Member

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    Depends, if male or female, smoker or non smoker, could take a week.
     
  8. marnav1

    marnav1 Bobtail Member

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    My orientation was in Omaha, the trainer lived here and we were on Shopko dedicated. I think I waited one day.
     
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