Going to Werner....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by uprrmn, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. uprrmn

    uprrmn Bobtail Member

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    Hello Everyone. I'm new to trucking, I just obtained my CDL, Sept. of 2011. As of date I have worked 2 CDL jobs. My first was driving a tanker. At this job all I did was pull saltwater from well tanks and haul it to disposal. Pretty easy work, but not a lot of hours and the pay wasn't the best. Now I'm driving a Semi doing hot shot work, again not the hours I need to get or was told I'd get. I've spoke to several recruiters with many company's and have decided to go with Werner. I will be on a dedicated run and the pay and home time seem reasonable, oh and benefits which I didn't have or don't have at my current employer are a plus. I have read a lot of negative post on here about Werner and hope I have better experience then most.
     
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  3. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Hope it will be an improvement !!

    Good Luck !!
     
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  4. Ruckie

    Ruckie Road Train Member

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    Welcome aboard! Best advice... Avoid terminals at all cost
     
  5. FLCDL

    FLCDL Light Load Member

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    Terminals are the worst place to be I agree.
     
  6. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    avoid the terminals ?? never drove for the mega co's, but with the smaller ones that was the place to layover. safe , quite, free showers and laundry.
     
  7. bugsy32164

    bugsy32164 Bobtail Member

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    If you have a new truck going to the terminal is not bad,but an older truck you will have 4 days of free showers.:biggrin_25520:
     
  8. bugsy32164

    bugsy32164 Bobtail Member

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    Good Luck.Bet they are offering you dollar gen or family dollar for a account.The money they told you is before uncle sam takes his more than fair share.
     
  9. uprrmn

    uprrmn Bobtail Member

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    Yes, it's the dollar general acct.
     
  10. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Good luck!
     
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  11. uprrmn

    uprrmn Bobtail Member

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    I saw a Werner truck pulling into a truck stop today, so I pulled in beside him to chat. Very nice guy, I think his name is Jay. I asked him the pro's and con's. He really spoke well of the company. He drives otr not dedicated.
     
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