Comments By Jason K.

Thanks, G-Town, and if any of the other mods are checking in on this post. Thank you all so much also. I honestly have not had this many blessings, and things just fall into place so naturally all at once. I understand the road ahead will be rough, but I will endure.

I don't know what I can do or offer to Brett, or anyone for the invaluable stuff he has here, but if nothing, then I will offer that I will do what it takes to be successful, and will always look to this site when I need help. You all are amazing.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

I called back and asked for it in writing somehow some way. She said they don't like for them to do that due to all the competition, but said she would get something typed up for me. I go to Joliet, IL for Orientation on March 26th

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to see if there are any Werner drivers here or even anyone set on going to Werner. Even anyone that has previously worked for Werner in the last year or so.

I have a couple questions to ask you all. I'll wait until someone responds to throw out my questions.

Thanks in Advance.

They said it was dedicated midwest, not dedicated account like dollar general. All no touch freight and mostly drop and hook with some reefer live load/unload. I'll have to ask more though.

That is what I thought also G-Town, to just go, but the others haven't called. I don't know if I should wait.

UPDATE!!!

So another update for everyone. This might be one of those "too good to be true" moments I spoke of in a General Forums post, I think.

So far Swift is a no go, but I commend them for taking the 30-45 minutes in trying to find a way to help. That recruiter was fantastic, props to her. I talked to Jim Palmer, nothing has really changed there and It has moved from my top spot to my alternatives.

Werner contacted me...Get ready for this because I honestly don't know if this is a good thing or bad thing...Werner is ready to go with me. I will do a 3-day orientation, then 3-4 weeks with a trainer, no sweat there.

Here is the interesting part...They fit all my needs, and perfectly, it is like a dream. There are 2 exceptions, and this is why I'm questioning going with them.

First...Zip Code to Zip Code miles, not practical miles, that can really hurt the paycheck. Should I really worry about it?

Second...They offered & reserved for me 2 open positions - 1. OTR all 48 states, which is awesome at $0.38 CPM... OR ...Midwest (MN, WI, MI, IN, OH, KY, IA) ONLY, Dedicated at $0.51 CPM...When she said that I about dropped the phone. The reason this makes me nervous is what I read in Brett's book and the guides. They can't guarantee anything, and on the Dedicated, she specifically said "Guaranteed" $1,000 a week gross. Now she did say Gross, so I understand that taxes and all the other stuff come out, so is that still something to hold on to?

I guarantee that with the companies I have yet to hear from (May Trucking, PTL, and Titan) they won't get near that $0.51 CPM. I'm guessing that they won't be a perfect match like Werner is for me either. There Equipment is only at worse 1.5 years old, so more than likely I'll get a 2017-2019 Freightliner and automatic, they have no pet restrictions, and I can work off recap, or do 2 weeks out and 2-3 days home.

I'm currently, completely sold on Werner right now, should I be?

As a last note, this was organized and tailored to me, so if you think you can call Werner and ask them for it you will more than likely be offered different rates, they do everything case-by-case and dependant on experience and such. I'm sharing this information in confidence that someone else won't take it out from under me.

I talked with an extremely nice, patient and helpful recruiter G-Town.

We were on the phone trying to find something for about 30-45 minutes. She tried to look up some dedicated accounts, so I could try to be home 1-3 times a week, so I didn't have to have my dog, but either they required 3-6 months experience, or I didn't live in the route. We looked at EVERYTHING, LOL. Target, ****s Sporting Goods, Kraft, Hershey's, and Walmart.

I'm going to keep Swift in mind for the future though.

I went ahead and Applied anyway G-Town, I will see what they say. Everybody talks really bad about Swift, and they really don't seem that bad. I can't let the naysayers control my decisions, so again, I will see what happens

I did miss that, I'm sorry G-Town.

I believe USX told me the CPM varied on mileage for the load and $12 per stop. The recruiter wasn't very forthcoming with the info, which I can understand. She mentioned as an example like 50-100 miles would pay like $0.36 CPM and the $12 per stop. I could be confusing it, there was a lot of info she threw out.

I'm new to the Dedicated stuff, I don't completely understand everything you mention. Are you saying Swift's rates are better? It looks as though that is the case. With your dedicated you have to unload your self though, correct? USX said it is no touch for theirs.

I'll do that search as you suggested

PackRat, as far as going out with a trainer absolutely willing to do that. The companies listed to help me are the only ones that will do that though.

That's some good reading. Not many will open up as you have here with us. Are you willing to go out with a truck trainer again?

Thanks, PackRat, I didn't think too many people would read it, but if they did, they would get a great look at me and my life.

Would CFI take you if you went back through training? Most companies work well with vets. Have you mentioned that? If you're looking to jump in a truck and go, you have zero expierence. In the long run it's your life to live and you have to do what's best for you. Good luck.

They weren't having it, Big Scott, I tried. I asked if they could just send me back through school, told them I'd do whatever to get in, but they just weren't interested.