Starting with Werner on Monday

Discussion in 'Werner' started by BigDD, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. BigDD

    BigDD Light Load Member

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    I'm starting my orientation on Monday. Not real happy about all the bad things I've read on this site about the company but I have to start somewhere and put in my time. I went through a school and have my CDL already. Hoping things won't be as bad as I've read. I'll be in one of their regional divisions so I can get home as much as possible so I can see my kids. I know I'm going to miss them a whole lot while I'm on the road for that 6-8 weeks of training. I'll keep you posted on how things go.

    9/23
    By the way, I'm not a kid but this is a new career for me so I would appreciate any suggestions from those who have been through this before as to what I can do to avoid problems and anything I should take with me for the training period that they don't put on the list of recommended supplies. Thanks.
     
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  3. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    Im going with werner too.I start in oct.You will read alot of bads things about them but like you said,gotta start somewhere.Keep us posted and good luck.
     
  4. BigDD

    BigDD Light Load Member

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    Thanks and good luck to you.:biggrin_255:
     
  5. slingblade07

    slingblade07 Light Load Member

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    I start my new career monday as well, but with another company, will be keeping track of your posts and comparing. Good luck to ya!
     
  6. BigDD

    BigDD Light Load Member

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    Sling, who are you starting with? Please keep us posted on how things go for you. Thanks.
     
  7. slingblade07

    slingblade07 Light Load Member

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    Transport America, I have my CDL but no experience like you, so just have to do the 1wk orientation with them. Think its going to work out great for me, just what I needed to get me going, then its upto 4 wks out with a trainer if I make it thru the first week in scottsburg, IN. Sure that will be the most difficult part, living with a complete stranger for that long. Hopefully he is a positive person like myself, and we can make it go by quick for both of us.
     
  8. win/win

    win/win Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I am too am starting orientation at Springfield Ohio on Monday.
    Heading there Sunday. I'm tired of reading bad things about Companies. A friend of mine lucked out at Swift so far.
    Where are you heading for orientation.
     
  9. PoorTiredDriver

    PoorTiredDriver Bobtail Member

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    Both Swift and Transport America are better companies than Werner, don't get trapped here. I made the mistake.
     
  10. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    We all gotta start somewhere.I had read some posted from happy werner drivers.Werner has over 10,000 drivers,they cant make every one happy.
     
  11. Smith-n-Solomon-student

    Smith-n-Solomon-student Bobtail Member

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    So...BigDD, did you go to a CDL training school? Such as the one in my screen name??? Just curious. A guy there was starting with them about the same time. Name Dave??:biggrin_1square11:
     
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