Lost in the System - Tractor Trailer Driver Werner Enterprises Employee Review

2.0
May 15, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

They have a comprehensive training program and do everything they need to to keep their nose clean with DOT. The few leaders within the company you do meet actually seem to care about doing their jobs well, though this gets lost in translation. They offer decent starting CPM and enticing bonuses on the "Dollar" accounts(Dollar General/Family Dollar).

Cons

The recruiters out of Omaha lie through their teeth over how long it will take for new drivers to be "promoted" to a full driver. Good intentions or not, their system is so backed up with fresh blood(read: high turnover) that you will wait... and wait -with no real justification or respect for your time. They just keep moving the goalpost further away, every step of the way. Meanwhile, you wonder why you didn't just take a delivery route in your hometown, or drive a tanker in the oilfield, at least you'd have money. Anticipate 7-8 weeks on board a Trainer's truck, collecting a modest salary. High injury and backing accident rate on the Dollar delivery accounts, kept a bit hush-hush.

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Cons

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3.0
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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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