Werner Enterprises vs Covenant Transport
Werner is a dry van/dedicated carrier. Covenant specializes in team driving and expedited. Both accept new CDL holders. Werner for solo dedicated; Covenant for team expedited.
Werner Enterprises
- Pay
- $52,000 - $80,000
- Fleet
- 8,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 3.8/5
Covenant Transport
- Pay
- $50,000 - $80,000
- Fleet
- 3,500+ trucks
- Rating
- 3.5/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Werner Enterprises
Werner pays $52K-$80K with dedicated highest.
Covenant Transport
Covenant pays $50K-$80K with team bonuses.
Home Time
Werner Enterprises
Dedicated and regional weekly; OTR 2-3 weeks.
Covenant Transport
Team and OTR 2+ weeks; dedicated better.
Benefits
Werner Enterprises
Health, 401(k), tuition reimbursement.
Covenant Transport
Health, 401(k), team incentives.
Training/Support
Werner Enterprises
Accepts graduates with mentoring.
Covenant Transport
Accepts graduates with training.
Equipment/Technology
Werner Enterprises
Modern fleet, 2-3 year average.
Covenant Transport
Modern fleet for OTR and expedited.
Our Verdict
Werner for solo dedicated driving with better home time. Covenant for team driving and expedited freight. Both are solid mid-tier carriers for new and experienced drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for solo driving?
Werner. More dedicated solo accounts.
Which is better for teams?
Covenant. Purpose-built team program with expedited freight.
Which has better home time?
Werner's dedicated fleet tends to offer more consistent weekly home time.