Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Fed up Werner O/O

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Rob-Mack66, Dec 7, 2013.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Dec 7, 2013 #1
    Rob-Mack66

    Rob-Mack66 Bobtail Member

    8
    3
    Apr 27, 2012
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    0
    So I have been with the big blue screw for 16 months now and the last 8 months as an Owner Operator. It's time to move on and find a company that can keep me moving without all the games and ######## I have faced here. Only problem I have is, how do I get out of this stupid contract crap with the big blue screw so I can move on to a better company that actually gives a #### about its drivers and pays them better than what I have experienced here ?
     
    Rob-Mack66, Dec 7, 2013
    Rob-Mack66, Dec 7, 2013
    #1
    Skydivedavec and blairandgretchen Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Dec 7, 2013 #2
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

    22,474
    20,137
    Jul 19, 2008
    Sioux City,ia
    0
    Why did you become an O/O with little exp and one of the worst paying companies in the industry.They pay teams 34 cpm split.What would make you think O/O are going to get paid big bucks.Belive me I know their games,I drove for them for 3 long yrs.Wish I had a positive answer for you.Hopefully somebody does.
     
    pattyj, Dec 7, 2013
    pattyj, Dec 7, 2013
    #2
    HalpinUout, blairandgretchen and Skydivedavec Thank this.
  4. Dec 7, 2013 #3
    nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

    5,554
    10,211
    Jul 27, 2011
    High Point NC
    0
    Are you a lease operator???
     
    nikmirbre, Dec 7, 2013
    nikmirbre, Dec 7, 2013
    #3
  5. Dec 7, 2013 #4
    snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

    20,591
    13,311
    Jul 6, 2009
    0
    if he was an o/o. he'd be taking his truck with. and not be worrying about his contract.
     
    snowwy, Dec 7, 2013
    snowwy, Dec 7, 2013
    #4
    Rob-Mack66 Thanks this.
  7. Dec 7, 2013 #5
    Rob-Mack66

    Rob-Mack66 Bobtail Member

    8
    3
    Apr 27, 2012
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    0
    I went O/O because they have restricted the trucks so much and half the time the smart idle does not work at all. I have a cpap and refridgerator that I use all the time. I am usually gone for months on end and buying a truck seemed to be the better option....... I guess as a former driver with them, you know just how long it takes to get the truck fixed with the company. I never thought I would get the big bucks, just hoped for a respectable living. Which is not where im at now.........
     
    Rob-Mack66, Dec 7, 2013
    Rob-Mack66, Dec 7, 2013
    #5
    baha Thanks this.
  8. Dec 7, 2013 #6
    kf4omc

    kf4omc Medium Load Member

    330
    181
    Aug 24, 2012
    Clearwater, FL
    0
    34 for teams? I making 34 as a qualified new hire..
     
    kf4omc, Dec 7, 2013
    kf4omc, Dec 7, 2013
    #6
    blairandgretchen Thanks this.
  9. Dec 8, 2013 #7
    RobWolf

    RobWolf Bobtail Member

    10
    1
    Dec 7, 2013
    0
    Wish I had some good advice for you, always been a company driver. I worked for Werner after graduating from Roadmaster, but was let go due to an unpreventable, investigation and waiting 30 days before coming back only to be told I needed more experience as was too cautious. Too cautious, what's that, that's like saying I"m too safe. Oh guess I should have been reckless and uncaring like many of the bad drivers I've heard about that work for Werner. Not saying you are, but I wish you the best and good luck.
     
    RobWolf, Dec 8, 2013
    RobWolf, Dec 8, 2013
    #7
    blairandgretchen Thanks this.
  10. Dec 8, 2013 #8
    koncrete cowboy

    koncrete cowboy Medium Load Member

    638
    331
    Jun 11, 2013
    Pennsylvania
    0
    The swift lease says you can take your truck to another carrier...does werners? Dont know the particulars on how its done tho.
     
    koncrete cowboy, Dec 8, 2013
    koncrete cowboy, Dec 8, 2013
    #8
  11. Dec 8, 2013 #9
    Cman301

    Cman301 Light Load Member

    284
    211
    Feb 26, 2013
    Maryland
    0
    Anyone who becomes an o/o. or an lease operator after only 16 months , and is signed on with Werner did not do any research ,& I feel sorry for them ,if you do go to another company DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!
     
    Cman301, Dec 8, 2013
    Cman301, Dec 8, 2013
    #9
    koncrete cowboy Thanks this.
  12. Dec 9, 2013 #10
    FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

    4,314
    10,375
    Dec 23, 2008
    Katy, TX or Swedesboro, NJ
    0
    This is not a good enough reason to lease.

    Check your contract. You may have a walk away lease but you have to get notice. Every company is different there is no blanket answer
     
    FatDaddy, Dec 9, 2013
    FatDaddy, Dec 9, 2013
    #10
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 2