I'm going to be starting my career as a truck driver soon and Werner is one of the companies that I'm considering.
Werner has caught my eye for a few reasons; they have a terminal in Dallas somewhat close to where most of my family lives, they have a pet policy with no weight restriction, and they hire new drivers.
My questions are:
-Do you get assigned a trainer quickly?
-How long did it take you to finish your 275 hours? Did you feel sufficiently trained after you had completed your hours?
-During training were you ever able to make it home, or do you get put up in a motel when your trainer goes home? Not too worried about this because I don't have a wife or kids, just curious.
-Once you get out on your own, are you able to bring a pet right away?
-Is there any fine print about their pet policy?
I know Werner doesn't have a great reputation, but I am going to be fresh out of CDL school and I'll have to pay my dues somewhere. I know the pay won't be great, I can deal with that while I'm still wet behind the ears. If I'm able to bring my best friend along I can deal with anything. He's well trained, smart, and I keep him well groomed, so I can't see why there would be any unexpected problems.
Thanks to anyone who can help me out with these inquires!
Couple questions about Werner
Discussion in 'Werner' started by wanttotruck, Mar 23, 2014.
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There are no dues to pay; you can start out with a top notch company right out of school.
These companies hire in Dallas and have pet policy unless their pet policy has changed; make some phone calls:
Melton Truck Lines
CTL Transportation
USX
Navajo
H.O. Wolding
WEL
and many others.wanttotruck Thanks this. -
I'll have the phone glued to my ear tomorrow!Chinatown Thanks this. -
I am with Werner and I am pleased with them.. they have a lot of resources and support to help new drivers..
How long it takes to get a trainer depends on various things... o e good thing about werner is that you are paid u our graining wage while waiting for a trainer... $400 a week.. if you are a female and want a female trainer it may take lo ger, same as if you want a non smoking trainer...
How long it takes to complete your training also varies.. if your trainer ks on a dedicated account and home on weekends.. then you will be in a hotel and it will dragout your trainingwanttotruck Thanks this. -
I don't know of any company that will weigh a dog; wait until you get your truck then swing by the house or have a family member meet you somewhere with the pup.
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If you just bring your pet without going through the proper procedure you could be terminated... happened to one driver, they had to take their truck in to tne shop, had their dog with them, got terminated....
You are just sarting a job or career however you want to look at It why jeopardize it... just follow the proper procedure and it will be fine... -
As far as hometime during training.... yes it is possible but a couple things to consider...
If your trainer goes home yoh will be cnecked into a hotel near where the trainer lives, if yoj happen to live close enough to tne trainers home you would. E able to go home..
You can request and get hometime during training but you lose your $500 bonus..
Aftet training, you are assigned a truck and hour first load, you deliver the load and then take the truck home for your hometime -
so what is a good company to go with as a new student driver JBS, Werner, who?
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