Starting out??

Hi Everyone,
I just got my CDL-A last week and was just hired by Werner and have to report to orientation and training a week from today. What can I expect at orientation? How about the over the road part with the trainer?

What do you guys think of Werner as a company? How well do they treat their drivers?

They gave me a little list of things to bring, (clothes, toiletries, paperwork,) but i was wondering: What other things would be a good idea to have? I mean i am going to be away from my house for 6-8 weeks and would like a little more than a clean shirt.

Thanks in advance for all replies!

 

I went with Werner because they are the only company i could find that had a pet policy for beginners. That was a big thing for me. So i am hoping it works out.

What is DAC?

 

Yeah i have been reading about them with mixed reaction. The pet policy attracted me. US Xpress has a pet policy but its a lot more expensive (deposit wise) and the recruiter told me they were only looking for teams. I get along better with people who can't talk back to me. Tough to find a company with a pet policy and a rider policy that also hires newbies. My dog is almost 8 years old, so once he passes away i can look at other options but he is my best friend and i am not giving him away so for now i have to take what i can get. On the plus side, this also gives me a few years to get some experience which will also open more doors. Might just stick it out with Werner for 2-3 years.