Training New Drivers At Werner.
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So I'm now a trainer for Werner enterprises. Just over a year and a half ago I came here for help getting my cdl. I can say this site helped me a whole lot. Just felt I should pop in and pass on the news. So anyone headed that way my truck is a red 2012 Volvo truck number 13999. Also if anyone sees me out there gimme a yell on the cb my handle is viking or walk up if my curtains open.
Ah another Werner driver. Welcome aboard. Me and my brother run JT loads for Werner and I love it except when I have to deal with afterhours.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Amen on that one. I'm at a shipper for a load delivered two days ago. After hrs is confused as can be.
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
Looking at possibly driving for Werner after school, what does the training involve-duration-drive time-elogs-paperwork-miles. Do you like the company? Do drive dry or flat? If I go with Werner my training will take place in Fontana, CA. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Elog:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Elogs:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Hey! I remember you!
I start school on Monday with Sage in Coeur d'Alene, ID. I have spoke to a recruiter at the school from Werner and looking for some input on the training side and spoke to one for May Trucking. Looking into a couple others once I get through school.
I start school on Monday with Sage in Coeur d'Alene, ID. I have spoke to a recruiter at the school from Werner and looking for some input on the training side and spoke to one for May Trucking. Looking into a couple others once I get through school.
See you in school on Monday.
Sorry no one has gotten back to you on this but I came to Werner with 16 years of experience and avoid training all together.
Its 275 hrs behind the wheel 15 observed days 1-3 another 15 for the next week but that's minimum. Logs are a big yes paper and elog. Backing (for me will mean I may back once a week trainee gets all they want and more) requirement is about 100 paperwork they want us to make sure you know how to scan and fill trip envelopes ( personally am adding mobile app scanning) I'm in the trainer seat to teach and make a little more not have a second logbook. If you or anyone goes Werner pm me anytime with questions I'm usually on here every few hrs during my drive ( I take two 30 minute breaks so I'm not sore from driving)
Logbook:
A written or electronic record of a driver's duty status which must be maintained at all times. The driver records the amount of time spent driving, on-duty not driving, in the sleeper berth, or off duty. The enforcement of the Hours Of Service Rules (HOS) are based upon the entries put in a driver's logbook.
Elog:
Electronic Onboard Recorder
Electronic Logbook
A device which records the amount of time a vehicle has been driven. If the vehicle is not being driven, the operator will manually input whether or not he/she is on duty or not.
Also as to how I like Werner they're OK. Good miles if you'll run and don't get burdened with someone else's failed pti job missing bad tires or gaping holes in trailers or outdated dot stickers. Yea I got stories there but they are good to me.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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So I'm now a trainer for Werner enterprises. Just over a year and a half ago I came here for help getting my cdl. I can say this site helped me a whole lot. Just felt I should pop in and pass on the news. So anyone headed that way my truck is a red 2012 Volvo truck number 13999. Also if anyone sees me out there gimme a yell on the cb my handle is viking or walk up if my curtains open.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: