Kem
Poplar Bluff,#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, October 12, 2006
I started with Werner also. But I guess I had better luck with them. Orintation was just as they sad it would be. And when anyone would ask a question, even if they had already covered it, they were kind enough to answer it again. And yes, when I got my own truck they would take loads from me, or do what is called a split load, but that is the nature of the business, for them to do what is needed to run efficantly and be a profitable company. Everyone knows, and I do mean EVERYONE that gets into trucking that there are many drawbcks to the life of a driver. So, jump to another company, and find the same ole same ole. Grass is greener every where else, till you get there. Stay somewhere for 3-4 years, then move to that job in trucking that you feel is the best for you, after you have proved yourself with one company, show that you are worthy of getting a better deal. I have moved on to Wal-Mart driving and am very happy, but I did 3 good years with Werner, and it has paid off for me. They may not be the best for you, but remember, you work for them, and you are easly replaced, don't think you are going to make your own rules and they will abide by what you want, just aint gonna happen.
Kem
Poplar Bluff,#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, October 12, 2006
I started with Werner also. But I guess I had better luck with them. Orintation was just as they sad it would be. And when anyone would ask a question, even if they had already covered it, they were kind enough to answer it again. And yes, when I got my own truck they would take loads from me, or do what is called a split load, but that is the nature of the business, for them to do what is needed to run efficantly and be a profitable company. Everyone knows, and I do mean EVERYONE that gets into trucking that there are many drawbcks to the life of a driver. So, jump to another company, and find the same ole same ole. Grass is greener every where else, till you get there. Stay somewhere for 3-4 years, then move to that job in trucking that you feel is the best for you, after you have proved yourself with one company, show that you are worthy of getting a better deal. I have moved on to Wal-Mart driving and am very happy, but I did 3 good years with Werner, and it has paid off for me. They may not be the best for you, but remember, you work for them, and you are easly replaced, don't think you are going to make your own rules and they will abide by what you want, just aint gonna happen.
Kem
Poplar Bluff,#4UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, October 12, 2006
I started with Werner also. But I guess I had better luck with them. Orintation was just as they sad it would be. And when anyone would ask a question, even if they had already covered it, they were kind enough to answer it again. And yes, when I got my own truck they would take loads from me, or do what is called a split load, but that is the nature of the business, for them to do what is needed to run efficantly and be a profitable company. Everyone knows, and I do mean EVERYONE that gets into trucking that there are many drawbcks to the life of a driver. So, jump to another company, and find the same ole same ole. Grass is greener every where else, till you get there. Stay somewhere for 3-4 years, then move to that job in trucking that you feel is the best for you, after you have proved yourself with one company, show that you are worthy of getting a better deal. I have moved on to Wal-Mart driving and am very happy, but I did 3 good years with Werner, and it has paid off for me. They may not be the best for you, but remember, you work for them, and you are easly replaced, don't think you are going to make your own rules and they will abide by what you want, just aint gonna happen.
Kem
Poplar Bluff,#5UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, October 12, 2006
I started with Werner also. But I guess I had better luck with them. Orintation was just as they sad it would be. And when anyone would ask a question, even if they had already covered it, they were kind enough to answer it again. And yes, when I got my own truck they would take loads from me, or do what is called a split load, but that is the nature of the business, for them to do what is needed to run efficantly and be a profitable company. Everyone knows, and I do mean EVERYONE that gets into trucking that there are many drawbcks to the life of a driver. So, jump to another company, and find the same ole same ole. Grass is greener every where else, till you get there. Stay somewhere for 3-4 years, then move to that job in trucking that you feel is the best for you, after you have proved yourself with one company, show that you are worthy of getting a better deal. I have moved on to Wal-Mart driving and am very happy, but I did 3 good years with Werner, and it has paid off for me. They may not be the best for you, but remember, you work for them, and you are easly replaced, don't think you are going to make your own rules and they will abide by what you want, just aint gonna happen.
M
Red Oak,#6UPDATE EX-employee responds
Mon, October 09, 2006
Believe me, hon, it's no better in the corporate office in Omaha. I worked there for a year in a management position. First off, it's nothing but a good ol' boys club. Females need not expect advancement unless they are prepared to supply "extra" services. Secondly, they care not at all about their fleet managers, their student driver managers, their recruiters, their dispatchers, etc. and certainly no one employed by Werner cares about their drivers. It is assumed that drivers are liars, cheaters, thieves, slackers, drug dealers and/or users, and just generally no-good scoundrels. Drivers are a necessary evil. Period. Additionally, their legal team is dedicated to keeping the company operating just barely inside the law without risking illegal activity. Nevermind a lack of integrity. Nevermind lying and worming out of contracts in the most disgusting way I've ever seen. I left after a year in the Omaha offices, unable to stomach the Werner culture. Count yourself lucky, as I do, to not be a part of something so heartless and evil.