Working For Werner

I would suggest searching on Werner on the forum.

 

There's also another thread called "Werner, Thank God, not what I heard" or something like that where real drivers are posting experiences.

My bf works for Werner so I can help you out with more specific questions - your current post is pretty broad - It could take 20 more pages just to talk about Werner without a little direction.

But he works out of the PA terminal - anything specific to the Georgia one I know nothing about.

 

Well hello all got off the phone with the roadmaster recuiter around 6pm est....The wife and I thought that a school that was not a company school was not in are price range...WEELLL what's not i n the price range and what is a bad deal TOO diffrent things!!So as of now it looks like I could be in OH on the 12th I've done alot of homework here and OMG I dont think I've read so much in years.But now that the GP has changed...I'm thinking Werner wich is cool because I went to HS around the Allentown area and can catch with friends that I havn't seen in forever I live in MI now...I've never been a driven but I'll be 3rd generantion...besides I work as a commercial fisherman for the past 17yrs and the best way to get from point A-B was jump on the truck that my fish where roll'n out on...Just ready to get back to work...start the career that I've wanted since I was a kid so anyone know what the roadmaster schools like in Columbus OH??

 

Where did that guy go ? Im guessing he is sitting at a truck stop somewhere whining about the weather.

Keep up the good fight Bob...glad to hear you are getting home often that is great.

Be safe !!

 

Hey Bob, enjoyed you're posts, it's nice to see some positive attitude.

 

i went to roadmaster in jacksonville fl. my team partner werner assigned to me went to roadmaster in san antonio. i don't know how other schools are but they seemed to be really good at what they do. all a school does is teach you how to pass the cdl test and give you a truck to do it in. they teach you nothing about the real world of trucking. do yourself a favor and while in school during breaks talk to the instructors they can give yo a lot of hints and tips for when you get out on the road to not go broke during the training period. with werner now. the training is said to take 8weeks. 300 minimum hours. it took me 11 weeks and 3 trainers. but in the end i am now out making over 1k a week which is fine by me as i have no wife kids or real bills other then cell phone,cigs and food. sorry if this was long winded but maybe i answered some of your questions.

 

Hey Bob,after reading your story i applied for werner.just got my cdl and i'm going to be attending orientation on may 14th at Allentown terminal,PA.I hope to be as lucky as you and have a "good expirience"with the company,looking foward to start to going on the road.

 

Just wanted to say "Thanks Bob" for sharing your werner experience with us. I have really enjoyed your posts and found them to be informative and helpful. I've just recently graduated from a trucking school with my CDL's and Werner's were one of the companies where I received a pre-hire. It has been hard to decide which company to go with especially when first starting out.

I actually hadn't expected to get hired because of my age and being female (Surprise). In truth, I didn't know if I would be able to even graduate (Surprised Again)!lol I Absolutely Love These Trucks! But schools (in my opinion) only 'acquaint you with the basics'. I want to learn the skills of becoming a good, safe,and responsible Professional Truck Driver. So the training aspects of a company is one of the top-most factors i'm looking for. To do a good quality job at anything in life comes from good training, applying yourself to learn the skills, and experience.

I've worked for 23+years in factory work and have dealt with the complainers, whinners, and the so-called kings & queens that think everything in life should easily fall into their lap at someone else's expense, you know "The Company should be priviliged that they have blessed them with their presence" attitude. I am so ready to start another career and I've seen and heard enough to know that driving a truck is hard work and more than just holding a steering wheel.

All you truck drivers have my total respect!!!!

After talking to numerous recruiters from a variety of companies, I kept coming back to Werner's. I'll be starting orientation in 3 weeks and I'm going to give the company my best and if my best isn't good enough, it's not Werner's fault. I figure they have dealt with enough people to know if I have what it takes to be a good driver and asset to their company. Thank you again Bob for your posts. I admit i'm a little scared of starting this lifestyle 'solo' this late in life but after reading your posts i'm excited & ready to get started.
Be Careful on the Road.....and God Bless....

 

Thanks Bob, I guess no matter where you go or what you do you'll always be in the company of negative attitudes. Sometimes I feel like telling these individuals "I don't see a gun held to your head making you stay with this job!" or "Have you forgotten your way home?" Oh, well....

Whether I can cut-the-grit or not, I'm thankful that at least I've had the opportunity to give it a try. As for your secretary.....lol.....enjoyed that post immensely!LoL!