Life Disability, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, and Stock Purchase Plan

Go To Benefits in the Careers section.

The Werner Paperless Log System

This system replaces traditional paper logbooks. It's connected via satellite through Qualcomm^TM and assists drivers in tracking their hours of service. No lines. No math. No paperwork. You can focus on driving.

Top-of-the-line Equipment

We provide the best equipment in the industry, including Freightliners, Peterbilts and Kenworths. With an average truck age of 1.5 years or less, our late-model equipment has added safety and technology features, which allow you to efficiently and comfortably do your job. Werner supplies you with all the necessities and luxuries you deserve.

Own Your Own Business

If you are a recent driving school graduate and are thinking about becoming an Owner Operator, ask your recruiter for details!

Werner Bonuses

• Annual Achievement Bonus - Achievement Bonus is 1/2 cent for every over-the-road paid mile driven during the year. (Teams split pay.)
• Solo Monthly Mileage Bonus - Earn 1/2 - 2 cents for all paid miles during the month. Qualifying mileage varies depending on division.
• Fuel Efficiency Bonus - Earn from 1/2 cent to 2 1/2 cents extra per mile, depending on your miles per gallon.
• Loading/Unloading Pay - 80% of Werner freight is drop and hook, but we will pay for a lumper to load and unload your trailer. Earn $40 if you fingerprint an entire load without assistance, and $20 if you handle an entire load with assistance.
• Extra Pickup or Drop (Multiple Stop) Pay - If a load requires you to make more than one original pickup and one final drop, we'll pay $25 for the first, $35 for the second, $50 for the third, and $75 for the fourth.
• Shag Pay - For trips of 100 miles or less, you receive your regular per mile pay plus $20 for each trip.
• Tarping Pay (Flatbed Division) - Earn $20 for each load (original pickup and final delivery), plus $10 for each retarp stop en route.
• Layover Pay - We'll pay $20 after the first 24 hours, then $40 each day after. Teams get double the solo rate.
• Optional Per Diem Program - 100% of the tax benefit goes to the driver.
• Trainer Program - On-site simulator with computer-based training.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Orientation and Paid Vacation
• Load Monitoring
• Truck/Diagnostic Tracking
• Load Optimization
• Drop & Swap
• Student Bonus Option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rider & Pet Policy - year round optional rider and pet policy
• "Long Island" - Add $40 if we require unloading in parts of New York City or Long Island