- USDOT
- 250807
- Carrier Type
- Mega Carrier
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 7,700
- Drivers
- 8,500
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 14507 Frontier Rd, Omaha, NE 68138
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:41.940370+00:00)
Werner Enterprises Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
7,700
Power units
8,500
Drivers
250807
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Werner Enterprises: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Company Driver | A | 0 mo | 21 (interstate) | No DUI in 5 years; limits on recent violations / case-by-case |
| Regional Company Driver | A | 3 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Dedicated Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months preferred / case-by-case |
OTR Company Driver — Preferred: H, N.
Where Werner Enterprises hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Omaha, NE, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ
Source: Werner careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
Werner Enterprises pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.53–$0.68 per mile
- Team CPM: $0.7–$0.85 per mile
- Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
- Detention: Paid after 2 hours at customer
- Layover: Layover pay after qualifying delay
Bonuses: fuel: True, safety: True, referral: True
Source: Werner Enterprises recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Werner Enterprises
- Start application: Werner Enterprises driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- How many years CDL-A?
- Endorsements?
- MVR violations last 3 years?
- Terminations or DAC flags?
- Home-time preference?
- Can you pass DOT pre-employment drug test?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Werner Enterprises's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Werner Enterprises on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:42.266257+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Werner Enterprises pay CDL drivers?
- Werner Enterprises advertises company-driver pay of $0.53–$0.68 per mile; team $0.70–$0.85 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Werner Enterprises?
- For the OTR Company Driver track, Werner Enterprises lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Werner Enterprises hire CDL drivers?
- Werner Enterprises lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Werner Enterprises?
- Apply through Werner Enterprises's official driver portal at https://www.drivewerner.com/apply/. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00.
- What is Werner Enterprises's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Werner Enterprises operates 7,700 power units and 8,500 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:42.266268+00:00.
