Werner drivers who have used the Paperless Log System give it high marks.
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"I'll admit that at first I was extremely skeptical about the new Paperless Log System. I was sure that using it would be to my detriment, not benefit. Instead, I was surprised by how easy it is to operate, and that it actually saves me driving time. It's a relief to not have to manually track my hours and stops. I can't wait for the day when I can officially pitch the paper logbook out the window. "I believe Werner's system will become the industry standard. I'm really proud to say that I work with Werner…the company is innovative and the management took the leadership role in developing this paperless log technology. "
Cliff Petty - North Platte, Nebraska
(a 10-year Werner Owner Operator driver) -
"I'd be the first to admit that I'm one of those hard-headed drivers who doesn't adapt to new systems quickly. In fact, I remember telling our safety vice president that this system wasn't going to work. Wow, was I surprised by how much it helps me as a driver. The system does a better job of keeping a log of my hours and activities than I ever did. It takes all the guesswork out of tracking when and what I did during the day."
Chuck Huston - Rock Rapids, Iowa
(a truck driver for 41 years, the past 12 years with Werner) -
"At first I was really scared when Werner started talking about this new Paperless Log System, and I was sure I wasn't going to like it. I don't know how to operate a computer and I was afraid I couldn't learn this new system. Now after using the system for six months, while continuing to use the paper logbook, I wish I had it 10 years ago. It's so much easier to stay on top of your hours and to log your activities."
Ben Hein - Fairbury, Nebraska
(a 24-year veteran truck driver) -
"I enjoy being a truck driver because of the freedom I have to make decisions about my work. There are set things I need to do, but in many ways, I'm my own boss. As I see it, Werner's new Paperless Log System makes it easier for me to do my job. I used the system for about six months, in addition to my paper logbook, and it was a lot easier to track my work hours and activities. I especially found it helpful when making intercity deliveries in Chicago. I had a long list of places I had to stop at, and it was so efficient to just log in my activities on the keyboard, compared to drawing lines to record my time and noting each activity in my paper logbook. "I'll admit that at first I was rather skeptical of this new electronic, computerized system. I thought it would be hard to teach this old dog a new trick, but I was amazed at how quickly I figured it out."
James Ward - Fort Smith, Arkansas
(a truck driver for 48 years, the past 10 years with Werner Enterprises) -
"When people ask about Paperless Logs at Werner, I tell them that it is my anchor for staying with this Company. To put it bluntly, I like to make easy money, and the Paperless Log System makes me more money everyday. Dispatching is quicker, and when it's time to shut down the truck and get some sleep, that's all I have to do."
Anthony Parker - St. Louis, Missouri
(Werner driver since 2003) -
"When it came to the Paperless Logs, I was your typical, 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks kind of driver.' Both from the standpoint that I knew it was not going to benefit me and I was sure I'd never remember to send the correct macros to keep it straight. I also assumed that DOT would use it as a tool to ride me harder than ever. I, however, found out that the Paperless System is a blessing. All I need to do is send my macros and the computer takes care of the rest. At the touch of a button, I know how long I have left, when my breaks started, etc. I only have to send my macro then it's my time, no math, no lines, no aggravation. I am a trainer for the Company and never have had a student want to do paper over the Paperless System. I see nothing but good coming from this system. I guess old dogs do learn new tricks."
Kenny Wogomon - Treynor, Iowa
(Werner driver since 1995, 1.5 years as a Werner Road Team Captain)