Well, Smoke here, with not good news!
I've been working diligently on the subject of Werner's hiring practices. I've contacted many agencies about this issue and each day search this website about things happening to others of you employed by Werner.
I just got off the phone with the Nebraska State Dept of Labor and was told "I'm beating a dead horse", so to speak.
They have tried many, many times to pin something on this company and all with negative results. The agent I talked to has also read all the reports that we have filed and does it twice per week. I was told that the family has GOOD lawyers within the family that are very good at staying JUST legal in their recruiting and labor tactics. They run in the GRAY area and know how to get around any claims made.
I started in this site because of a workman's comp claim that was denied. When told, by their rep. Doug Sheldren, that it was a pre-existing condition, that prompted the denial. I further asked my orthopaedic doctor about this and was told that it would be VERY HARD TO PROVE IT WAS NOT PRE-EXISTING. Therefore, I did not persue the claim.
I turned to the posible unfair recruiting and labor end....yes, I hate this company and YES, I HAD a grudge. Notice HAD? I've thrown in the towel. Unfortunately, they will continue to get away with this and I do sympathize with all who have submitted claims to this site. But then again, someone may experience something different, submit it on this site and maybe, just maybe find an avenue to stop this company. (Dead Horse Again, I'm Sure) So, I'll continue to monitor this site and, believe me, will read what other drivers are saying.
By the way, the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak, was the Nebraska State Department of Labor Practices. They are very well aware of WE and just cannot find any illegal practices going forth.
I feel sorry for these young guys, being promised the pie in the sky, that work for a peons wage and not get these promises. That's where my concern lies. I'm retired from a 30 year career and just wanted to start a new career. I don't need the money, but wouldn't mind having a bit more to enjoy retirement more, haha, so this is not my reasoning. I've mentioned the real reason above.
So, if anyone else has any suggestions, which I don't think anyone has that I have not exhausted, let me know. I'll continue monitoring this site.
BE SAFE YA'LL, DRIVE CAREFULLY...
SMOKE
Smoke
Falls Creek, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
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