Comments By Jason K.

No, I don't think I have spoken about my school other than it being an extremely positive one. With it being in Gary, Indiana a lot of people get all these assumptions that it is a bad school. That is by far the most false statement.

I know of at least 2-3 options total that the school offers for anyone that attends, but if you've done your research then you may know better than I. The most important thing, with regard to Drive-Co, is they work with people as long as it is within reason. They are an extremely great school. Dare I say a fun school because I don't want them to seem unprofessional. They take things very seriously, but some of the instructors are quite funny during the process.

They are their to help make sure you succeed, so...IF...by chance a person is struggling to understand things they can get a reasonable extension before taking their road tests. They have several different company recruiters that visit the school to tell you all about themselves, this is great because you can ask a bunch of questions like you'd do during a phone interview, as you should, but before you ever apply.

If you have anymore questions regarding the school I will do my best to answer.

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Yes, Zengrump. I went to DriveCo out of Gary. Might we know each other?

Oh, Oldschool, you da man, LOL.

I'm sorry if my statements were worded in a manner that may have formed your conclusion that my mindset is in the poor place you have described, and I appreciate you addressing it regardless. I don't believe it is a "Us against them" thing. It was more of a cringe moment, like a..."Really?"...moment, and just thought, maybe I should make sure I see what these other 2 companies have to offer before I put all my eggs in one basket. I completely understand what you are saying though.

I have done all that you mentioned. I haven't been sitting on the computer/couch, though, I promise that. I do have a lot of time to spend on a computer, but when I'm not on it I'm always super busy. I've been pre-hired by PTL, and Werner, just waiting to hear from Titan, and I just want to know my options.

There isn't much I can do until I decide on a company and schedule the date I'll start orientation. I must wait until the end of March to the Beginning of April before I start so that I can organize/orchestrate my departure. I have to get a storage unit for my things, sell some other things, ensure that what and where I'm leaving is handled.

Prior to, basically in this moment up to when I leave I also need to go back to my CDL school for a free 1-day refresher since I have been out of the industry for 1.5 years. Lastly, I'd like to go through my old papers and information from school and Schneider and refresh myself on all of that. Should I forgo this last part?

I understand both of you, and thank you.

It is not the CPM that is bothering me. I just don't appreciate being slanted so they can put an a** in a seat. That tells me they don't care about the driver. I was just mentioning that if I take the $0.38 CPM option, I could go to Titan, May, or PTL for the same if not more, and they didn't/haven't lied to me.

It's almost if your friend or family member lies to you, you lose respect for them when they do that. I understand they are recruiters, it's a mega-carrier, etc... but they have moved down my list.

I'm not saying I wouldn't consider them, but I think I'm going to see if another company can be straight with me and rule everyone else out before I plunge to Werner.

Don't believe everything a recruiter says. Dan is correct dedicated means delivering to different stores in a region you most likely will be doing dollar general or Home Depot accounts I highly suggest just doing OTR until you have the experience to handle a "regional" account. You can run 4 weeks out and then go home for 4 days straight to rest and spend time with family being home for a weekend is not what you think, you will sleep more than anything else and not have much time to spend with family or friends. Remember this isn't a job it's a life, I love it...

That is why I wanted to clarify, thank you JD. I think I will take the $0.38 CPM but more miles OTR Option instead then. I don't have a family to come home to so I'm not worried about home time. Most of my home time will be spent in beautiful, and awesome places that I end up along the way.

With all that said, I actually may continue to look at the last 3 companies on my list because they may offer more CPM.

Sorry, I don't mean to repeat myself, but you all keep mentioning dedicated accounts. I know what those are, but I was advised differently by the recruiter.

I was advised it would be a Dedicated "REGION" and no particular account. Mostly Drop & Hook, all no touch freight. They advised I would just stick to the following states: MN, WI, KY, IN, OH, IA, IL, MI.

I need to know if that is a thing in Werner, or if that is their way of slanting the truth that it will be a dedicated account instead. If so, then I will take my 2nd option, OTR, all 48 states. I'm not ready for dedicated accounts, and I'm under the impression that it isn't, so I would like to find out what the truth is. If I can't get it then I'll have to go with a different company on my list, that isn't going to slant the truth.

I know what I want and a dedicated "account" is not it.

Also I don't recommend doing dedicated accounts unless you are very good at backing in tight places. Because most are very difficult small stores that are full of obstacles. Time management is key to making money.

I was offered a dedicated region, not a dedicated account. Is that common for Werner?

Welcome, Ken

There will be a moderator that will post some links for you soon also, but I can't really say if that is true or not, it would seem understandable though.

Even though everything they said sounded like rainbows and unicorns, doesn't mean it was all a lie. You have to do your research and ask the right questions. You've come to the right place to get those things done.

Good Luck to you.

That's ok, this thread is probably the best bet for those in the future, I like the open platform for everyone.

So, you've been there a year? Hopefully my questions aren't to personal, if so, just let me know you can't answer them.

What terminal do you mainly drive out of? I was told I'd be going to the Joliet Terminal for my Orientation, then out for 3-4 weeks with my trainer, then my own truck. I should be running Midwest dedicated so only (MN, WI, MI, IA, IN, OH, KY, IL).

How have you liked it so far? What has been your experience?

Any pointers, or words of advice or knowledge you can drop here for me with regard to Werner specifically?

Thanks

I will do just that Rob, thanks.