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Got Pre Hired at Werner

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by BigI, Oct 26, 2009.

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  1. Oct 26, 2009 #1
    BigI

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    I just got out of school and got my cdl's filled out some applications and the only one that has called is werner and they want me to come to orientation on friday. I dont know if I should take this one or wait it out for a couple of weeks, I have heard both good and bad about them. What do you all think I should do Im only 21 and I live in Cincinnati ohio
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2009 #2
    poorrednek

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    I would hold off and see if you got any other responses. You dont need to just jump on the first thing that comes along. just my opinion.

    Oh and congrats on the new cdl and your upcoming job Keep us posted and dont be afraid to ask anything
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2009 #3
    RACEFAN

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    I agree with poorrednek i would just hold out for a while and see if ne thing else comes.
     
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  5. Oct 26, 2009 #4
    kickin chicken

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    Congratulations:)


    Best of Luck to You and Your Success!!!!
     
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    I'd probably jump at it for nothing else than to get my feet wet. This job market and the fact you are green are against you.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2009 #6
    postmandav

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    I worked for Werner for a year and half. They are not bad...I know others will say differently, but they hire drivers with no experience. You have to start somewhere. You have a benefit of living in Ohio. A lot of their freight is in that area of the country.
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2009 #7
    BigI

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    Thanks all I asked them to hold the orientation off a week to see if I get anything else.
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2009 #8
    small_time 74

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    good choice
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2009 #9
    SuchatruckinLady

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    Congrats on the CDL, BigI! You will hear a lot of negative about Werner, but there are some positive stories here, too. I read them when considering Werner, too, but I know too many former Werner drivers. Maybe your experience will be quite different. You have to start somewhere at 21, so just be ready to suck it up for at least 6 months.

    BTW, if you wanted to wait a little longer, please believe that you can. I was pre-hired with Werner back in April, and I just stopped getting messages in my voicemail this month, but I did get a postcard two weeks ago. I'd still encourage you to read a little more about Werner on this board to make a more informed decision. Chatting at truck stops won't hurt either. Good Luck! :smt023
     
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  12. Oct 31, 2009 #10
    BigI

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    Well nothing called me so I started orientation last friday and saturday (Halloween)
    it wasnt too bad just a lot of information in two days. Now Im waiting for a trainer in springfield ohio about thirty miles south of Calumbus (if you couldnt tell spelling wasnt my thing lol) they said I could have one today or tonight or could be a couple of days but Ill let you all know how it goes
     
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