Slave wages, severe micro management of every aspect of your daily life on the road - Truck Driver Werner Enterprises Employee Review

1.0
Oct 9, 2012
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Pros

They have low standards, They participate in the Apprentriceship program with the US Dept of Labor

Cons

Low per mile pay, no detention pay unless you're and owner operator, $20 a day if your truck is broke down (after 24 hours being out of service), extremely poor maintenance on their trucks & trailers. They don't follow their own company rules & regulations for home time. If you want to take your vacation week you'll have to turn in your truck. If you have a "Non-Reportable" they will put it on your DAC report.

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5.0
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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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