Going to Werner....

I attempted to go to werner with my friend out of truck school in october of 2010 and all i can say is i was very unimpressed with how things were run. never even got with a trainer i was left to dry after orientation in the hotel so i finally just left on a good note but i hope everything goes better for you man good luck

 

Werner gets a lot of bad rap because they can drive through a rain storm in those blue trucks and it doesn't look like its been washed in months..

Blue or Black don't hide dirt well..

The rest of their bad rap falls on some of their drivers ability or lack there of in handling their trucks..But there is a flip side to that in that the driver behind the wheel might be a rookie who could use some tips from the experienced drivers around em.

Just be careful, be safe, and be courteous when offered advice or help..other than that..avoid Werner's terminal in memphis..saw werner drivers sneakin lot lizards through the gate years ago..probably a little different now who knows..but I bet that pilot next door is STILL a hole as well

Petey

 

Good luck with Werner.Like any company they have good trainers and bad trainers.I would stay away from Dollar General if at all possible.I think you have to have 275 hrs.driving and it is easier to get OTR.I don't remember how may hrs you had to get before they would let you drive after midnight but for the first few weeks you will be limited to 0600-midnight for driving.

 

Enjoy !!

Be careful !!

 

As long as you can s/s/s without having to disinfect the facilities first thats all you need.

Study smart, study hard, and, above all else, study

Petey

 

Hey! I know what the three S's are! Hehhehee

And no drinking during orientation. The lady giving my orientation had to explain to several students that beer is also alcohol! Hehehehehe

The maid reported to the trainer what room had 6 tall boys in the garbage can...

Mikeeee

 

Yeah..definitely no drinkin...biiig no no..

They figure if you can't go without drinking during orientation and training, then you'll drink out on the road..and possibly still have alcohol in your system while you are behind the wheel which ain't good if something happens..

Priorities..keep yours straight and you will be fine

Petey