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Werner

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by WyoRaised, Jul 4, 2018.

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  1. Jul 4, 2018 #1
    WyoRaised

    WyoRaised Bobtail Member

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    So I'm at Werner orientation. Was talking to a few people. The entire company is behind on trainers. Got guys here who have been waiting since last week for a trainer. From the sounds of it I'm going to be waiting for a trainer for a few weeks. I'm ready to work. Would it be bad if I switched to a different company who wouldn't require me to be with a trainer? I have driving experience and there were a few companies that were offering me to go to work without being with a trainer. Any and all advice would be appreciated.
     
    WyoRaised, Jul 4, 2018
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  3. Jul 4, 2018 #2
    McCauley

    McCauley Medium Load Member

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    Not enough trainers is the story for all trucking companies. How much verifiable CDL-A experience do you have and what part of the country do you live in?
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2018 #3
    AlBig

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    Run a way and start driving
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2018 #4
    WyoRaised

    WyoRaised Bobtail Member

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    I live in Wyoming. And I have 11 months CDL-A experience. Looking for 48 states route. Home time is no issue for me
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2018 #5
    McCauley

    McCauley Medium Load Member

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    Wow I'm surprised Werner would want you with a trainer with 11 months. Do you have a dinged up record? Many companies will put you right in your own truck with only 3 months.
     
    McCauley, Jul 4, 2018
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  8. Jul 4, 2018 #6
    WyoRaised

    WyoRaised Bobtail Member

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    I have a squeaky clean record.
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2018 #7
    McCauley

    McCauley Medium Load Member

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    Check out Jim Palmer, they're based in Missoula. I'd refer you to my company but we don't hire out of Wyoming unfortunately.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2018 #8
    Jayfromthenw

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    I'd second Jim palmer/ Wilson logistic.

    They have a western 11 dry van fleet and a lower 48 otr refer division .

    I did both and I enjoyed the western 11 more. Nice equipment, both tractors and trailers.
    They just bumped the western 11 pay to .45
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2018 #9
    Kyle G.

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  12. Jul 5, 2018 #10
    driverdriver

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    No, It wouldn't be bad in any way, shape or form.
    Go get rolling.
    Nobody's going to blame you for not wanting to sit around for a few weeks waiting on a trainer.
     
    driverdriver, Jul 5, 2018
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