What's your take on Werner for a new driver?
#11
07-31-2007, 03:22 PM
Well I'm glad you're willing to run. That's the first thing you need.
I've learned a few tricks with JB... set your ETA as early as possible, before 10am is best. when you get your load information, put the hammer down. Don't waste time in truck stops, just get there as soon as you possibly can. Most appointments are BS and they will take your load early. Ask your fleet manager if he/she can make your appointment earlier if you can be there earlier. But basically, if you have a window of 1400-2000 for delivery and you can be there by 1400, be there by 1400. The quicker you're empty, the quicker you're on to your next load. Don't refuse any loads...I've gotten 3 shitty runs in a row followed by 1000+ mile runs. You'll get a good one eventually. But honestly, if you're doing all that and still having problems making money, tell them you want a new fleet manager. JB has a lot to do with your fleet manager, and I think mine is pretty good. Hope it works for you...
#12
07-31-2007, 03:46 PM
As I was turning in my truck at Cretes Phoenix Terminal there was a new driver going through pre-qual. He was an older driver, but, he was not an older CDL driver. He had just finished his CDL training, on his own, and was getting hired by Crete.
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#13
08-01-2007, 01:57 AM
TMC - US xpress CRST
Good information to know.......
I see that there is going to be positive and negative feedback on any company. Thats good - just what I'm looking for so that I may then weigh my options and then make an "educated decision" based on gut instinct and the input of other drivers. Like anything in life - driving success seems to be largely based on your work ethic and common sense. I'm just trying to not get screwed right off of the bat..... I've put in applications with and received offers from.. CRST, TMC and US Xpress. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks for the input. VTwin :shock:
#14
08-01-2007, 09:52 AM
Originally Posted by LARM
Originally Posted by fireman932003
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08-01-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by fireman932003
Originally Posted by LARM
Originally Posted by fireman932003
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I call .B.S. on that statement...No way did you work for ...WERNER...for 5 yrs and "NEVER" entered a terminal. Loads ar split /picked up here all the the time I find it hard to beleive you never split or picked up a ld from a terminal, and on many occasions students are picked up from the terminal . you need to take you required safety cbt's at terminals every year ...have to be at a terminal for this.... :wink:
#17
08-01-2007, 03:14 PM
Originally Posted by BIG JEEP on 44's
Originally Posted by fireman932003
Originally Posted by LARM
Originally Posted by fireman932003
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I call .B.S. on that statement...No way did you work for ...WERNER...for 5 yrs and "NEVER" entered a terminal. Loads ar split /picked up here all the the time I find it hard to beleive you never split or picked up a ld from a terminal, and on many occasions students are picked up from the terminal . you need to take you required safety cbt's at terminals every year ...have to be at a terminal for this.... :wink:
#18
08-01-2007, 04:07 PM
Re: TMC - US xpress CRST
Originally Posted by VTwin
Good information to know.......
I see that there is going to be positive and negative feedback on any company. Thats good - just what I'm looking for so that I may then weigh my options and then make an "educated decision" based on gut instinct and the input of other drivers. Like anything in life - driving success seems to be largely based on your work ethic and common sense. I'm just trying to not get screwed right off of the bat..... I've put in applications with and received offers from.. CRST, TMC and US Xpress. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks for the input. VTwin :shock:
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#19
08-02-2007, 12:52 AM
Originally Posted by Redlight
For a veteran you should check out roehl's program
http://www.drivertraining.net/honor/apprentice.htm http://www.roehlhonorprogram.com/ I second the opinion on Roehl. I have never worked for them so check it carefully, but having been on the board and reading about the horror stories from Werner, Roehl seems to be a better choice for training! Plus Roehl, lets you draw up to 24 months, instead of 12. I don't know how much (GI Bill with Werner is 100% for 6mo, 75% for 3 mo, and 50% for 3 mo). If you get board, do a search on the Novacane storyline. I think the jury is still on on whether it is fiction or not, but it was entertaining! :roll: BOL Ken USA(Ret)
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#20
08-02-2007, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by fireman932003
Originally Posted by BIG JEEP on 44's
Originally Posted by fireman932003
Originally Posted by LARM
Originally Posted by fireman932003
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I call .B.S. on that statement...No way did you work for ...WERNER...for 5 yrs and "NEVER" entered a terminal. Loads ar split /picked up here all the the time I find it hard to beleive you never split or picked up a ld from a terminal, and on many occasions students are picked up from the terminal . you need to take you required safety cbt's at terminals every year ...have to be at a terminal for this.... :wink: I call B.S. again ,because many runs you get as a trainer will deliver far far earlier than the set time ,so if your dispatcher gets with the load planners you will split very often running as a trainer/team to keep moving. Now I did not "BASH? Werner ,But I do call B.S. on you as I don't think you're shooting straight there "TEX". Hey toss up a few of the drop yards you rember while driving for Werner ,And tell me what they looked like ... |
