Questions about Werner??

For all of your questions other than 6, 8, and 11;
It depends. No two drivers, dispatchers, accounts, or regions are the same.

6. They'll let you buy a truck from them as soon as you're ready to bend over and give them all your money after you test out of training.

8. You are allowed any inverter that can run off of a cigarette lighter.

11. $20 for every 24 hours after the initial 24 hours.

You'll have to ask a recruiter for the rest, as well as driver placement, then your fleet manager for further details.

 

My answers are specific to dedicated Walmart, I do not know about any other division.

1. I believe it is now about 30/cpm, was 33 when I started.
2. 61.5
3. I'm fine with it.
4. No problems.
5. On this account maybe 1500, plus stop pay. If you prove you can do the job it can improve.
6. NO, Werner does not offer lease purchase, they will gladly sell you a truck and help you get it financed though anytime you like.
7. As of today no - in the past yes.
8. Only what will plug in lighter outlet.
9. Do not know
10. No idea, never used it.
11. On this account Layover - no, you will not have layovers though. Detention - yes after 2 hours as long as the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter are aligned. (there are specific procedures, if not followed to the letter, no pay)
Breakdown - Depends on the situation.

 

Dont go to this company if you plan on making a living with trucking.

 

I am working for them right now and i have to say that your are not totally right about it.

If you are willing to run then you can make money but if you want big breaks then you dont get many runs and dont make alot

 

What is the pay scale for drivers with under 6 months experience? About .26 cpm
[*]What speed are trucks governed at? Whites at 61 the rest at 65
[*]What is your respect level from other truckers? So far it's ok
[*]How are you treated by dispatchers, driver manangers, fleet managers, safety, etc.? Can't complain so far
[*]How many miles do new company drivers get? Me high 2k lows 3k
[*]Do they offer a lease purchase plan with no credit after a period of fime?Never heard of it
[*]Do you work for them or have you worked for them in the past? Yup
[*]Do they allow inverters in the trucks?old truckS
[*]What is pet policy?200 one time fee
[*]How does the per diem plan work? No clue
[*]Do you get lay over or breakdown pay? You are funny!

 

Governor speed is based on account, not truck color.

The inverter policy is the same for all trucks.

Pets are not allowed on accounts where the customer forbids pets on their property.

They spent a video and CBT at least explaining per diem to you in orientation.

 

Its a sliding scale based on how long you've been in training. I forget what it starts at, but $350 sounds about right.

 

Just finished orientation yesterday in Lithia Springs, Ga. I started driving for them 3 years ago today when the economy was about at rock bottom, and it was terrible. Only hired teams, and would run a team truck about 2000 miles a week, so I left.

As for training pay, it is now $400 a week for students, and $450 a week for Co-drivers.

They definitely seem to have taken a more safety-conscious approach to the industry since the CSA regulations have taken effect. It is still a student mill, but they have improved their policies drastically. When I first started, there were no road tests, even for people coming in as "qualified drivers", merely a sign and drive orientation. They are now very focused on safety, and appear to care a bit more about the quality of drivers they put through. My 2 cents.