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$370 - $6,808/week

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Home Time

Equipment and Maintenance

Dispatchers and Managers

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$370 $1,382 $6,808
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Current Employee - Aug 28, 2025

Great company! Trucks are clean and equipment id top tier compared to other carriers. Zero issues with office staff

Pros

Equipment, Office staff

Cons

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Response from WEL Companies

Thank you for the five-star review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Former Employee - Aug 4, 2025

It started out great. Not the tucks are up to snuff some of the cig lighters on the trucks they put me didn't work. trucks where not the cleanest if they had to put you in one of there. if you have any issues with small issues with the locks jaw not locking like they are suppose to and they still send you the paperwork be very wary if have one during a probation they send you a message saying they where having issues with the load and then send you to you home terminal and let you go.

Pros

Money can be made if you are willing run the miles/

Cons

trucks are not always run the best. the 23 and 24 Petes and Kens had major injector issues. They like to change DMs like underware I went like 6 in the time I was there. the mandatory fuel stops are lame. AI run and a lot of the stops make no sense and in some cases if you actually run them you wont make the drop on time. too many of their customers take forever to unload.

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Response from WEL Companies

Thank you for sharing your experience. Comments like yours help us identify areas where we can improve, so we appreciate your honest feedback. Please reach out to info@welcompanies.com or call 920-339-0110 if there is anything further we could do to assist.

Former Employee - Jun 13, 2025

They don't care about there drivers and there very rude always yelling at you about something when your trying to do your job

Pros

Can be helpful

Cons

Lier,disrespectful,

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Response from WEL Companies

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At WEL Companies, we strive to ensure that every member of our team feels valued and supported. We would love to learn more about how we could have improved your experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us via info@welcompanies.com or call 920-339-0110 if there is anything we could do to assist you better.

Former Employee - Jun 11, 2025

Stay far away as possible, 4 years with this company absolutely no pay raise. But new equipment, trucks & trailers. 100% lack communication from hr to driver management. Don't get sick or in a accident, or suffer from medical they want that dr slip immediately. Andrew in depere, wi is a big moron, if he calls you & the driver is busy. Better call him back immediately he will chew you a new butt hole. Incentives are here today gone tomarrow. You are not a person you are a idiot according to wel, out depere, wi The shop is only open Mon- Friday, the dtiver is sol otherwise. Would not recommend this company to my worst enemy. They have you sign a contract for mileage when up for review they go back to when hired to determined if you deserve one. New students go with someone else like roehl, Schneider, .

Pros

Home time guaranteed

Cons

Lacks ???? Communication from hr down the line. Treats drivers like garbage. All truck keys are keyed the same of that maker. If your at a terminal locked another drier can get in. Not responsible for stolen property.

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Response from WEL Companies

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At WEL Companies, we strive to ensure that every member of our team feels valued and supported. We would love to learn more about how we could have improved your experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us via info@welcompanies.com or call 920-339-0110 if there is anything we could do to assist you better.

Former Employee - Apr 5, 2025

Terrible company.. they won't let you get your home time as promised they also promise so many things and don't follow up and keep those promises. If you do one little thing wrong watch out. All I can say is they will screw you. They report everything to your DAC. At Tenstreet; and completely will try to ruin your entire career. I've known too many guys come from the same company and ruined there career. All I can say is Do NOT work for them. They will be nice to your face and destroy you in the long run.

Pros

Great miles , decent trucks.

Cons

They will end your career if they don't like you or you need home time you won't get it.

Home Time
Equipment and Maintenance
Dispatchers and Managers

Response from WEL Companies

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At WEL Companies, we strive to ensure that every member of our team feels valued and supported. We would love to learn more about how we could have improved your experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us via info@welcompanies.com or call 920-339-0110 if there is anything we could do to assist you better.

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Salary Surveys

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in De Pere, WI on Jun 11, 2025

$808 per week

Current Employee

No

Company Driver - 5+ Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in De Pere, WI on Apr 5, 2025

$1,346 per week

Current Employee

No

Company Driver - 3 Years CDL Experience

Surveyed in Winter Haven, FL on Mar 4, 2025

$600 per week

Current Employee

No

Company Driver - 1-5 Months CDL Experience

Surveyed in De Pere, WI on Nov 19, 2024

$1,538 per week

Current Employee

No

Owner Operator - ... CDL Experience

Surveyed in on Oct 17, 2023

$1,400 per week

Current Employee

No

Discussions

Wel Companies

YoungMotherTrucker

Jul 11, 2015

Wel Companies

How's it going drivers? I can tell you anything you'd ever want to know about WEL. I just left them on July 1st and it's been an experience I'll say that. I started orientation mid March and stayed til July and in that time it was a nightmare. First off, they claim to be a family oriented company with steady miles. Lol, that's far from the truth I promise you. I decided to go lease operator thinking what the hell it's a walkaway lease what do I have to lose. I did loads of Belgioiso Cheese from the terminal in De Pere,WI. going to Cranston, RI. Delivered and got stuck at the TA with NO available loads for 4 days. Co-workers stuck in Ohio and Texas for 4-5 days no loads. They're very inconsistent with freight and mess up your check regularly. Company drivers really only get about 600 miles a week and that's the truth. Lease...a 2014 Pete with 215,000 miles on it runs you $700.00 a week just for the truck. With insurance, people net, etc. You are at $1,100.00 a week in the hole and we still haven't included fuel, maintenance acct. You have to PAY YOUR OWN TOLLS, no reimbursement and it will average $650.00 per week in tolls out of your pocket. All in all, end of week comes and your check is $335.61 after running all over the east coast. Learn from my mishaps and stay away. Hope this helps anyone considering WEL Companies.

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How is WEL Companies?

Bubba15

Jun 22, 2015

How is WEL Companies?

WEL Companies came to my school today and they seem like a decent company. Anyone drive for them and have any good things to say?

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WEL Companies Regional and OTR opportunities

lazygecko

Jan 16, 2015

WEL Companies Regional and OTR opportunities

WEL Companies is currently hiring for OTR and Regional Positions for both experienced and entry level drivers.

OTR Positions start at 43 cents per mile (1 year experience and up)

Hiring out of most areas east of I-3514 days out / 2 days home - additional home time for longer time out48 state runs, primarily east of I-35Late model Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors with Tri-pac APUPet and Passenger PoliciesMedical Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401kAnnual raises



Midwest or Illinois Regional starts at 45 cents per mile (1 year experience and up)

Hiring within 100 miles of Green Bay, WI or 60 mile of Joliet, ILHome every weekendRuns primarily within the midwestLate model Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors with Tri-pac APUPet and Passenger PoliciesMedical Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401kAnnual raises


East Coast Regional starts at 49 cents per mile (1 year experience and up)

Hiring within 125 miles of Allentown, PARuns Primarily in the NortheastHome Every WeekendLate model Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors with Tri-pac APUPet and Passenger PoliciesMedical Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401kAnnual raises


Regional North starts at 45 cents per mile (1 year experience and up)

Hiring WI, IL, IN, OH, PA, NY, CT, NH, VT, RI, MARuns primarily in the states listed aboveOut 7 days / Home 1 dayLate model Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors with Tri-pac APUPet and Passenger PoliciesMedical Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401kAnnual raise


Student and Intermediate Level Driver Opportunities

Hiring out of most areas east of I-35Certificate of Completion from qualified driving school requiredClass A License Requiredup to 4 1/2 weeks of paid training (length of training DOE)Qualified trainers with late model equipmentExcellent starting pay, with rapid advancement


Lease Purchase Program available

No down payment, no buyout fee or balloon payment2007 to 2014 tractors available for lease


Call (800) 387-0088 Mon- Fri 07:00-17:00 CST to speak with a recruiter
You may also submit an employment application at www.drivewel.com

WEL Companies is a 500 truck refrigerated carrier. Family owned and operated since 1975. We are based in Wisconsin and also have terminals in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, and Florida

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Wel Companies Orientation 09/24/2012

Jbkrash

Sep 19, 2012

Wel Companies Orientation 09/24/2012

Hey everyone I guess it really is official! Recruiter just called me with my confirmation # for my bus ticket this Sunday! I'm very excited and nervous. First OTR company I've been with in about 6 years. Time to turn my world upside down. Anyone else on here going to this orientation? Figured I'd start a new thread and let everyone know how it goes with me and Wel. I live near Chicago I'll be taking a Grey Hound there. Yukie I hate buses I guess I don't have much choice though. I was thinking of having my wife drive me, but I don't want her driving 4 hours back by herself. What I think I know so far. I'll be a regional driver out of the Joliet yard / terminal getting .40 cpm should be home most weekends 2000+ miles a week (so they say). I'm going to bring my dog (Monty) with me, after my first week driving. They seem to have good benies. I'll find out more next week. I hope everyone is having a safe week! I'll keep in touch

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