Profile For Sean M.

Ok, I'm back. Sorry its been a few days. Orientation here in Allentown. So, here's an update. Day 1 was 18 hours on a bus. 'Nuff said. Day 2 started at 6 waiting for the van from the hotel to the terminal. There is A LOT of paperwork. Training sessions on the computer and DOT physical. Back to the hotel by 7. Day 3 consisted of finishing up the last of the computer sessions, a few more classes and hanging out. There has been a lot of information thrown at us in 2 days. Tomorrow I will get to try the simulator. After that, I will get to meet my driver trainer and head out on the road. Stay tuned, more updates soon.

I just finished training with Werner about a month ago. I went to the Lakeland, FL terminal for orientation. Those who went to Roadmaster school and got their physical there didn't have to get a new one when they went to Werner. Everyone else had to. I think that was because they had the doc doing physical at both. That may vary at the Allentown terminal.

I haven't been to the Allentown terminal at all yet, so I can't speak for the facilities there, but I can tell you the quality varies from terminal to terminal.

The quality of the trainers varies from trainer to trainer. I had two really good trainers myself. I would have stuck with the first one, but I ended up needing surgery 2 weeks into training. But I have also heard horror stories about some of the trainers. If you have issues with your trainer, try and give it a week or two to straighten out if you can but if necessary do not hesitate to call the student dept to get a new trainer.

Thanks for the help. I head to Allentown, Tuesday morning. 5:20 am. 18 hours on a bus. My recruiter said there will be another physical and drug screening. I'm praying for the right trainer. I have read some HORROR stories. I have also read some positive stories also. I am excited about my new career. I'm scheduled for the New England region. Maine to Virginia.

I have worked in kitchens most of my life. I have been a chef for the last 20 years or so. Started as a dishwasher, worked my way up through. Did a stint in the Marines, as a cook. Had some other jobs along the way, but have always ended up in a kitchen.

Thanks. I will keep you all posted on how things go. Living in Maine, I'm not looking forward to the 14 hour bus ride to Allentown.

I'm new to the site, and new to the trucking industry. I got my CDL last month, and am headed to Allentown to orientation for Werner next week. Can anyone out there fill me in on what to expect? I had a DOT physical in school. Will I take another one there? What was your experience while in orientation? How are the facilities? How are the driver trainers?