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I am a student driver still with Werner. I have nothing to compare them too, but I think I made the right decision for myself. I was told yesterday by my student advisor that my trainer thinks I am a good driver and I am grasping and retaining all the concepts he is teaching me very well. Although, My backing on a 45 still isn’t very good. I was told that I will be exiting the training phase early and start preparing to get my own truck pretty soon.

I can answer some Werner questions for you when I have time. We run very hard. All I do is run out my clock and sleep. Lol

I’m in a hotel just north of Birmingham, AL until the 10th. My trainer took home time and went to Florida.

Downside is, it will take me longer until I get my own truck. On the positive side my girlfriend is flying down from Chicago to visit me.

Happy Independence Day, and stay safe out there!

It’s the only terminal I’ve ever been too, but I can say it’s a really nice place.

Well, I made it through orientation and got my employee ID badge at Werner. I’m now officially an employee. I’m at the hotel awaiting a trainer. I’ll make a diary once I hit the road. I’ll make sure to explain the orientation process for people who are interested driving for this company.

I chose to begin my career with Werner Enterprises.

After what has felt like forever, I finally tested out and obtained my Class A CDL. I am going to the DMV tomorrow morning to add Hazmat and Tanker endorsements. I will be attending an orientation next Wednesday in Joliet, Illinois.

Thank you to everyone on this forum for all the advice they gave given me during this process. This site and it’s wealth of knowledge has helped me immensely!

In my CDL school we drove 10 speed Eaton Fuller transmissions. I’m not sure if I should try to get a manual or an automatic after my training period is over. I will be attending orientation in the beginning of June.

Any advice ?

I have a speeding ticket from 2014 that says 15 mph over the limit. I was actually doing 30 over but the cop cut me a break.

I was accepted to 7 major trucking company orientations. A few of them flat out told me since it’s over 3 years old it is not if a concern to them.

You might have some trouble with major carriers but you will find a job. If your going to a PTDI certified school they might have job placement assistance. I know with my school I am guaranteed job placement for life.

I was supposed to take my state driving exams Thursday. They got delayed until the following Thursday May 24th. They haven’t been putting me in the backing skills trucks at school so I wouldn’t have the required amount of hours to test out by this Thursday.

Although frustrating, I am in good spirits about it. When I’m not in a truck I’ve been helping students newer in the program get their pre-trip inspection down. All my written tests are done and my book work is done. I figured I’d help people who are nervous or struggling.

I think I have decided to attend a Werner orientation in early June. Are there any Werner drivers in this forum?

I didn’t read any of this but I have a lifelong friend from grade school who used to be in the operators union. He used to tape a bottle of synthetic urine to his leg with a hand warmer. Even in the summer. He drove otr for a few years and got a bottle of one of those cleanser drinks and he would drink it right before he went into a terminal. He has never failed a drug test. Don’t smoke weed. It’s not worth it.