Multiple Mention Thread

jamwadmag · Jan 5, 2007

nghthwk said: ↑

Thanks for the info . I guess its called respect you dont walk into someones front door with out knocking first . so why would it any different for a driver in his home on wheels. I will always wave and motion for permission to aproach the truck.
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Don't know if I would let you anywhere near my truck (nothing personal, I mean that in a 'Good' way!)

lookingup · Jan 6, 2007

Only three good companies....Finding a truck driving career with a felony sounds promising..

mike4104tx · Jan 7, 2007

Thanks for all the info Rev... excellent post.

The_Rev said: ↑

Ive posted a couple of message about Schneider. Here's what I know.
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notarps4me · Jan 7, 2007

I am not a big fan of either, but for a new driver I would say go orange.

2007Trucker · Jan 8, 2007

IdahoGhost said: ↑

I have just completed about 5 months with Werner and posted in another forum my options. Here's what I can tell you:

True.
Not necessarily. It's doubtful you'll do the Western 11 state region and little of the NorthEast. Mostly Central, Southern and SouthEastern with a bit of the Eastern Seaboard perhaps.
You'll be assigned a truck at whatever terminal you complete your training at. The truck you get will be solely at the discretion of the terminal staff and will depend heavily upon what trucks they have available at that location.
No. You will dispatched from where ever you deliver a previous load. The only time you'll be dispatched from home is if you are AT home on home time.
True. But you need to learn how to "babysit" the Qualcomm so that their paperless system doesn't eat up your 70hr clock and impact your ability to drive and make $$$.

Not true. Werner has plenty of '04's running around.
Perhaps if you are able to maximize your driving time and use every available minute to drive, which you won't due to a number of reasons. Another factor is how much you spend "on the road". If you eat three meals a day at truck stops, you'll be broke a lot. Read my post here: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...coop/14787-what-is-the-scoop-with-werner.html

Werner is also a very safety-oriented company.

Some aspects of the paperless system can be more efficient, but again, you've got to know HOW to use the system and that will take some experience.

Werner has 48 state, dedicated and regional options like most carriers. Nothing too positive there.
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So, are you telling us that werner is what you expected or are you ready to go with someone else???
Also, do they keep you busy?
What kind of miles are you getting weekly=$$$?

yevgeniyv.1980 · Jan 8, 2007

Dr.Greenback said: ↑

I've been pre-hired by Werner. But, I also have an application pending with Schneider. Schneider's training program (ADTC) from what I've been told is 2 weeks(depending on my progress) with the trainer with paid hotel and food. The pay during the training period is about the same $325-350. Werner is 6-8 weeks OTR training hitting all 48 states. Then i get my own truck after the training period. I then will be dispatched from home.

Werner uses paperless logs. Schneider does not. Werner's truck's are practically brand new less than one year, not sure about Schnieder.Werner claims first yr driver's earn 37-39k while Schneider is somewhere in the low 30's. However, Schneider seems to make safety a top priorty which is a major plus. I like the look of the Schneider truck (which is meaningless I know ) but, Werner seems to pay more an paperless logs maybe more efficent, but I'm not sure.

Schneider seems more conveinent because it's not as long a training period and I like the free hotel and food. Along with how much attention they seem to pay on Safety. However, Werner pays slightly more to start and they seem to have more driving options. I know you can't tell me what to do but, some guidance from experience drivers would be appreicated. Thanks in advance.
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Check pumpkingdriver.com they do have a lot info about their company.Good luck with Your choice!!

mrjuggalo9er · Jan 9, 2007

The_Rev said: ↑

Ive posted a couple of message about

Schneider policy is no swerving, kill bambi.

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wait until i call peta

hardluckpro · Jan 9, 2007

where in sc are you? i'm also in the middle. send in a post.

notarps4me · Jan 9, 2007

Mcelroy would be my choice. Wabash Valley Trucking is also good at getting drivers in a couple times a week and off on weekends, but you have to have 6 months OTR with them. TMC probably has the best training on load securement. The first two companies would be a toss up for me. These are the only 3 skateboard companies that I would consider. WVT would be the best home time.

Pappa Jake · Jan 9, 2007

Run from Werner, if you are not planning on being a team/trainer you be screwed. No miles, terrible trips in dangerous situations you will be risking your CDL on every trip. Maybe 1800 miles for solo, but you will be split swapped or what ever. Hometime, HA HA HA! Dispatchers are Aholes and arrogant. Get into an accident and they will suspend you and send you home on a slow boat to china. Look at other companies this one shouls be your last resort

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