For someone with 1 to 2 months exp, desperate ppl - Class A Truck Driver Werner Enterprises Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2017
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Pros

See Werner trucks everywhere build lasting friendships with drivers

Cons

Low miles, low pay, lots of sitting, no detention (sitting) pay. I have 2 yrs experience and I quickly saw how they would take advantage of their truck drivers! Constantly watch your paycheck, loads, and miles, you will be jipped! They do not pay a set detention, drop and hook or layover pay! Unless you complain, then they'll throw you a couple bucks. They care more about the people in the office than the drivers who actually keep the company going. Try to avoid these big companies and make it your goal to fix your credit because working at these companies you'll never be able to save much. With good credit and /or money buy your own truck DO NOT LEASE and be your own boss! That is the only way you'll succeed in the trucking industry. Werner, Swift, etc...they're out to hurt your pockets and waste your time!

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Pros

great atmosphere good people Most managers I have worked for in 11 years have been fair and good to me

Cons

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3.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Great Experience, ( Exp. May Vary) This is a great job for those who are first setting foot into trucking. The orientation process is, well a process to say the least. I went in looking to do team driving and I got lucky with my partner. If you dont really have anyone waiting for you at home then this job is good. They give you plenty of opportunities to switch accounts and some have ups and downs. Some benefits are okay, and some company sponsored discounts are great. Depending on the dispatcher they can be great or on your butt, Werner does reimburse for schooling which is great but its monthly. Also you do have to train with their trainers and some are either great like mine but ive heard contrary.

Cons

Pay is absolute not adequate. You get locked to 3k a week so your pay is about $900-$1100 depending on the mileage, very rarely did I get anything above and the times I did it was reimbursment for schooling. Saftey is on our butt as they have front facing cameras. These cameras are at a detriment more than for your saftey. Some trainers are garbage, my partner had a trainer who did the bare minimum and she paid the price for it, I have to teach her how to back every now and again.

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