New Drivers Considering Werner

jscott
Joined: 2/18/2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 4

	New Drivers Considering Werner Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:04:47 PM
	New drivers considering Werner, be advised! Werner Enterprises states that in it's new driver training program a driver must complete 275 hours of seat time. This process usually takes six to eight weeks. What they don't tell you is this: Although you may have completed the training, you may not be able to get off the training truck and process to a solo driver until sometime after. Many new drivers are being forced to stay on the training truck and "Get In Line" for their own truck. Because of high driver turn over, Werner recruits more drivers than is needed to ensure the fleet is full. During this time you are still paid training wages. Also, you are not eligable for any home time. If after your training is completed and you want to go home, you must take leave of absence and loose your place in line. If after 30 days you have'nt returned, you are considered to have quit. As with what has become common in the industry being half truths and in many cases bold face lies, Werner will not disclose this fact in the beginning of the training process and will most likely completely deny the. But it is happening.

james_dgls@yahoo.com
Joined: 4/15/2008
Location: washington, NC
Posts: 3

RE:New Drivers Considering Werner
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:01:51 PM

I was with werner for 2 weeks I got the impression the plan was to use you as a cheap co driver $350.00 per week.

After drivering over 9 hrs. @ day for 13 days my line 3 showed 87 hrs go figure.

jasser
Joined: 7/6/2008
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 2

RE:New Drivers Considering Werner
Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 7:22:58 AM

Consider yourself an indentured servant for 2 to 3 months. You may get lucky and get a trainer

who shows a little compassion for your situation, really takes training serious, they are the minority.

Most just see you as way to a bigger check.

longhaul77
Joined: 3/4/2009
Location: clifton, IL
Posts: 1

	RE:New Drivers Considering Werner Posted: Wed Mar 4, 2009 8:20:33 AM
	I went to werner with a couple of years under me it was a big mistake I ran on a dedicated account everytime I needed to get home they would send me the other direction or get me home late that night and than expect me to go back out with only 34hr reset that was with me being out 2 or 3 months at a time