Got hired by Werner!!

[rapatorr]

Yup, I finally got a job with these guys, I hope there a good company to work for, the thing is I have like zero experience so that's one of the reasons I'm doing it, and second, i haven't worked in like a year so yeah, just thought I'd share it with you guys.

[dobry4u]

Hey! Welcome back to the working world! Best wishes on your new adventure. Let us know how it is going! :thumbsup:

[Dejanh]

I worked for Werner when i first started out. It was a survival mode for the first 3 months, they payed me .24cpm and during those 3 months i ran about 20K miles altogether. I never argued with anyone, I barely called my dispacher at all except one time when i really had it in New Jersey.....

After that conversation and after i explained to him my situation, he looked over everything and agreed i guess and i was running more than a person with 10 years expirience with them. My attitude and work ethics made me his favorite even though i was new and he had ALOT of other trucks on his board. As a matter of fact, he was giving me these JIT loads that he knew no one else can make on time. Rob Wazovsky was his name.

After my decision to leave for another company which was paying me .36cpm with all the miles i could get, he called me personally 10 times to make me stay.


You will endure some hard times at the start, but suck it up and dont call Omaha except in emergency, they hate all the phone calls drivers give them all the time, he told me this personally. Last 4 months i was getting over 12K miles easy just because i stuck it up. You can do the same thing and just take care of the business.

THis was 4 years ago, Werner is slow just like everyone is right now so it might be even tougher but if you want to make it, you will but only if you do your job professionally.

Also idling, dont idle too much. Qualcomm tell them your idle time as well. I dont like to idle anyways so i didnt.

Good luck.

[jagerbomber3.0]

Good going on getting a job,thats hard for anyone right now! not the best company in the world but everything is what you make of it. Like was said above. Just suck it up and work hard and work your way into something better later on. Just enjoy having a job,thats a big plus these days.

[bentstrider]

Nice!!!!

[belpre122]

I worked for Werner when i first started out. It was a survival mode for the first 3 months, they payed me .24cpm and during those 3 months i ran about 20K miles altogether. I never argued with anyone, I barely called my dispacher at all except one time when i really had it in New Jersey.....

After that conversation and after i explained to him my situation, he looked over everything and agreed i guess and i was running more than a person with 10 years expirience with them. My attitude and work ethics made me his favorite even though i was new and he had ALOT of other trucks on his board. As a matter of fact, he was giving me these JIT loads that he knew no one else can make on time. Rob Wazovsky was his name.

After my decision to leave for another company which was paying me .36cpm with all the miles i could get, he called me personally 10 times to make me stay.


You will endure some hard times at the start, but suck it up and dont call Omaha except in emergency, they hate all the phone calls drivers give them all the time, he told me this personally. Last 4 months i was getting over 12K miles easy just because i stuck it up. You can do the same thing and just take care of the business.

THis was 4 years ago, Werner is slow just like everyone is right now so it might be even tougher but if you want to make it, you will but only if you do your job professionally.

Also idling, dont idle too much. Qualcomm tell them your idle time as well. I dont like to idle anyways so i didnt.

Good luck.

Excellent advice and guidance Dejanh!

OP, what Dejanh has just shared with you is a recipe for success when starting out in the trucking business. Adhere to the above advice and you will do just fine out there. Congratulations on finally finding work. It's tough out there for sure. Remember to suck it up and drive on! BOL

[jd112488]

belpre...u feeling ok dude??? no..coolie carrier, otr sucks balls bull****. i think all the clean fresh air is messing with your head!!!!

[jimjim]

What fleet are you going to, Van, Refer? You mentioned little exper., they having you go out with a trainer and if so, how long? Good luck to ya.

[geeshock]

Congratz, I've talked to them over the CB and inspite of my kidding with them they seem to be prety happy.

[repete]

Excellent advice and guidance Dejanh!

OP, what Dejanh has just shared with you is a recipe for success when starting out in the trucking business. Adhere to the above advice and you will do just fine out there. Congratulations on finally finding work. It's tough out there for sure. Remember to suck it up and drive on! BOL

OK who are you and what did you do to Belpre??


To the OP, stick with it and BOL

[jonp]

Good luck! Hope it works out for you. the above advice is very good and I hope you take it to heart. My first job was at Swift and I drove for them for 3 years or so. Did just what the previous guy said. Didn't complain much, took every load and ran hard. Got the miles and everyone was happy. You have to do that when you start to get the experience.

[VPIDarkAngel]

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

[rapatorr]

What fleet are you going to, Van, Refer? You mentioned little exper., they having you go out with a trainer and if so, how long? Good luck to ya.

I only have have driving school exp. I'm going to be with a trainer for 8 weeks,I need to complete 300 hrs behind the wheel before I go solo and I was told I could work on the 11 western states since I live in California. I start Oct.5.
To everyone else that commented on this thread,Thank you for your support, the positive reinforcement is well received, Again, Thanx:thumbsup:

[rapatorr]

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

For sure DarkAngel!! most likely I'll be there in the next couple of months,if I am,I'll let you know. You guys will see me around here more often now, asking for advise and what not.

[P A Frederick]

I have a friend who worked for Werner for a couple years right out of training on a dedicated Cat run from IL to the Carolina's. Said the same kind of things other have said. He made a good living, was home a good bit, and liked them.

I know I was at a freezer south of Atlanta last night and there were tons of Werner Refrigerated trucks picking up or dropping off (they were drop/hook at this place). I was surprised to see how many new or nearly new looking trailers they had. That says something to me if a company has decent equipment they take care of.

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

[ordinaryguy]

their reefer trailers are in pretty good shape...now some of their dry vans..that is another story haha...i think all of our reefer trailers are air release tandem pins...and all the reefers are air ride...

[BHG0069]

Stay safe and don't damage any trailers. Always run a legal logbook. And NEVER let anyone but you drive your equipment when behind the wheel.

Also, never, Never, NEVER get into a hurry when driving a big truck. When you rush bad things often follow. Just a few months ago I almost lost my job for getting into a hurry and forgetting to lower the landing gear (all I was thinking about was getting home), luckely I always watch my mirrors.

Be safe driver.

[geargrinder]

Yup, I finally got a job with these guys, I hope there a good company to work for, the thing is I have like zero experience so that's one of the reasons I'm doing it, and second, i haven't worked in like a year so yeah, just thought I'd share it with you guys.

Better than winning the lottery.

[geargrinder]

Congratulations. Should you ever find yourself in South Boston, VA, let me know... Odds are, I'll be around there.

I can't figure out why you guys running 62mph trucks think you are gonna make up lost time in 45mph, double fine, construction zones?

Anyone care help me with this confusion?

[devildice]

Congrats and BOL. Some good advice has been posted so listen to the "vets" and you'll be fine. Take care and be safe out here.




P.S. Please don't take my fender off when you're backing into that hole. :lol:

[dle]

All I got to say is good luck.

I hope you get a good trainer. Many of the entries in my signs of a bad trainer (on my website) came from my wife's experience with Werner trainers.

I hope that what the recruiter told you about where you will run comes true. I was supposedly on a board that was only Texas,Arkansas,Lousiana,Oklahoma and New Mexico - So why was I mostly in Arizona,California,Oregon,Washington,Wyoming,Nebra ska,Illinois,Ohio,Pennsylvania --- get the picture.

Learn what you can then get out.

[rapatorr]

Congrats and BOL. Some good advice has been posted so listen to the "vets" and you'll be fine. Take care and be safe out here.




P.S. Please don't take my fender off when you're backing into that hole. :lol:

LOL, I won't man, by the time I get there a CR has probably already done it, LOL, JK:lol:

[rapatorr]

All I got to say is good luck.

I hope you get a good trainer. Many of the entries in my signs of a bad trainer (on my website) came from my wife's experience with Werner trainers.

I hope that what the recruiter told you about where you will run comes true. I was supposedly on a board that was only Texas,Arkansas,Lousiana,Oklahoma and New Mexico - So why was I mostly in Arizona,California,Oregon,Washington,Wyoming,Nebra ska,Illinois,Ohio,Pennsylvania --- get the picture.

Learn what you can then get out.

Thanks, I hope so too, I have to go to Fontana,Ca, for a 2 day orientation and after that I'm supposed to go with a trainer for 6 to 8 weeks to get my 300+hours of behind the wheel experience, after that I was told that I would be working in the western states,so I hope that's the case,I'll be leaving for Fontana on Oct.4,I'll take my laptop so I'll keep you guys posted and asking for advice of course,so any help you guys can give is most appreciated:)
And dle, I'll check that link you posted, thank you.

[Biscuit Lips]

Good luck, bud! I sure hope you can live off $400.00 or less per week. You could almost make that much driving a school bus around where I live,and be home every day. Don't let me discouarge you, I wish you the best, and congratulate you on finding gainful employment.

[jonp]

LOL, I won't man, by the time I get there a CR has probably already done it, LOL, JK:lol:

hahahahahaha...not bad. Good luck. When you learn how to drive out west you really learn. The mountains, the traffic in SoCal, chaining up..you get the whole thing. Can't wait to read your post's.