Werner is a good company

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Norther, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. dynosaur

    dynosaur Light Load Member

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    I surely hope you can afford to lose that buck! This guy, Norther, is a driver with less than one years experience, who believes that Werner trucks have magical properties that prevent them from going into a ditch. We are six pages into a thread, that HE started, meant to praise Werner. But, in making this claim, he spews all this anger at the world, insulting drivers he's never met, belittling their ability to keep a log (doesn't Werner have paperless logs?) and in so-doing implies that; while just months out of driving school he has achieved such lofty heights of truck driving, a virtual 18-wheeling virtuoso, who is therefore qualified to criticize those he believes have failed to reach his level.

    Personally, I have no doubt that more than a few of those drivers in the ditch, could well have found themselves there as a result of being so unfortunate as to find themselves following an inexperienced driver, like our buddy here, Norther, who makes some bone-headed mistake that causes him to have to choose between a collision, or 'taking one for the Gipper" and going into the ditch.

    Norther, from your very first post, you have done nothing but draw heat. NOT because you driver for Werner, but because of your attitude. Tone it down, show others the respect you would have them show you, and lose these blanket criticisms of drivers based upon the company they drive for, or you're going to go through life a very lonely, embittered person.
     
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  3. dynosaur

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    Fortunately, it only took you fifteen years to realize what a crummy company Werner was. Good lookin' out!
     
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  4. dynosaur

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    I'd like to add this last comment. "No matter what any driver may say about Werner, Pro or Con; there is only one way to interpret 14 continuous years employment with a trucking company, and that's: 'A resounding endorsement of Werner'!

    Not for one minute do I buy that Werner fired a 15 yr. employee solely for idling his engine. More likely, it was the final straw, following a variety of factors that taken as whole led them to discharge you.

    My advice to you would be, "Quit looking over your shoulder, look ahead and get on with your life." Your a Don Quixote, jousting at windmills, if you think you will prevail against Werner---They have far to many resources. With 15 yrs continuous employment with a single employer, no matter what the manner of termination, you can pretty much have your pick of who you want to work for. Let it Go!
     
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    He did let it go but they really did hurt him. They even messed up his DAC. It was straightened out but Werner is still saying otherwise when called for an employment reference.

    I am a close friend and now because of personal and medical problems he is going for disability. Thank God, he is eligible but Werner really messed with him.

    Yes we did live together at the time and I was not going to support him financially.
     
  6. iamkaren123

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    I did let it go. I am just sorry that when you tell the truth, the trucking company does not believe you. I guess trucking companies do not have to live by truth but I believe that telling the truth is the right thing.
     
  7. dynosaur

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    I am sorry, if in fact they did that; and I have no reason to question that, I've heard too many DAC story's of a similar nature to comment either way. And, while I still believe there were extenuating circumstances, I did refrain from listing various scenarios I could imagine leading up to the discharge of a fifteen year employee. I didn't because they were just that: born of my imagination and it would be grossly unfair to make unfounded claims.

    But, I really feel that you're both failing to appreciate the value of a period of employment that is rare in this industry. while I still hold that your continued employment with Werner is truly, in my opinion, an endorsement of Werner; on the part of Werner, the same is true: "Regardless of what they said on the DAC; they EMPLOYED you for FIFTEEN YEARS, and that's nothing less than a 'resounding endorsement' of you as a driver. I genuinely cannot believe a report typed up in a matter of minutes can offset 15 years. For your average driver, sure; but, you do not fit in the category of an average driver. I still say, 'put it behind you.' As for pursuing it in court. This is not the kind of case taken on contingency, and the costs of pursuing a case, taking depositions, hiring investigators, paralegals, researchers, and expert witnesses is overwhelming, coupled with attorney fees ranging from $150-$300/hr. I worked as a paralegal for a civil litigation attorney (one of our cases was a lawsuit against Great Dane and our client spent over $150,000. The case was settled out of court for something like $50,000, no attorney fees, so he was out $100,000 for his "win") so I do have some experience to make those assertions. I have just scratched the surface of the costs of litigating a case like yours. Don't sacrifice your peace-of-mind and money, pursuing a goal wherein the only parties to realize a profit are the attorneys.
     
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  8. luvtheroad

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    He's right you know... 15 years with one company is a ticket to any company you want to go with. Companies are doing the dance of joy to get good drivers. The years of experience and a clean driving record will make you a catch.
    As far as the DAC, if you've got it straightened up, forget about it. I know that's easy to say, but if you don't, it will eat you alive. It's not worth the grief that you'll cause yourself and everyone around you.
    As far as going to court, the last poster gave you the best advice you'll ever get. Unless you have a LOT of time and money, you're whipping a dead horse and it ain't ever gonna come back to life. I can tell you for a fact that Werner has the money and resources to fight you. And to them the money won't even be a drop in the bucket. IF you were to win something, it wouldn't be worth what it would cost you in the long run.
    Disability is mentioned in a post, are you able to work? If you aren't going back to work as a driver, why bother worrying about all of this. Go forward with your life and forget Werner. I think there are other things more important than worrying about them, don't you agree?
     
  9. iamkaren123

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    Yes, he is able to work but because of not working there is no money to get to the doctor and get the blood pressure stabilized. That makes him a candidate for disability. But in the long run, find the money, go to the doctor and get it stabilized then off to pursuing a career as a truck driver with a company that cares for its drivers as people.
     
  10. luvtheroad

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    Most people won't do this, and I don't know why. But there are free clinics that people who are unemployed can go to. He might give one of them a try.
    Best of luck.
     
  11. RickG

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    I have medication for blood pressure . It costs $4 for a 30 day supply . High blood pressure is not a serious medical problem . I can't give my opinion of somebody attempting to claim disability because of blood pressure .
     
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