Awful. If you - Truck Driver Werner Enterprises Employee Review

1.0
Apr 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

They don't ask you to work for free.

Cons

Werner Enterprises seems to always be at the receiving end of joint lawsuits in regard to their payment policies. Those policies keep drivers on the road for months at a time for _less_ than minimum wage. They pay out as a result of lawsuits, but the driver ultimately loses. Listen carefully: even if you're the newest driver on the road, *disregard any and all promises made by Werner Enterprises.* You're better off sitting at home, since their pay isn't even enough to keep an unmarried driver with no kids on the road. You'll be living in the truck for nothing. On top of that, mechanics are generally hostile and try to get you to ride with a truck that won't come close to passing a DOT inspection. The administrative staff treats drivers with disrespect. Don't wait for it to 'get better' as they promise; just go to a competing company in the first place. This is for your benefit. I wouldn't lie to you. I know what you've gone through to get and keep your license and reputation. Don't waste it on Werner.

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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
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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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