I don't like Schneider, the little 'incident' at the beginning of my trucking career with them soured me on them pretty strongly. I will not get into it, it was a personal issue between me and Schneider not a work one. Suffice to say the Equal Opportunity Co and ADA were involved.

But beggers at this point cannot be choosers, so my hubby signed on with them and went to orientation over the last few days. I refuse to work for them, I'd rather live out of my car. The only way I would ever work for them is if they apologized, as that is not likely to happen, thusly they get a solo driver instead of an excellent team. That is my stance on them.

But I have to admit as far as trucking companies go they are a bit more 'together', their orientation was long but pointed. The provided excellent reference material and training equipment, which I had not expected. They were PREPARED from day 1 for the people in orientation with both materials and hands on training. They seem to basically have their heads on straight.

I for one was a little annoyed that my hubby whom has been driving 10 years had 'homework' and I really don't like their trip planning requirements, or the amount of insane work that you have to do to fill in a Macro 18, frankly I don't believe their payrate is worth that level of detail. (And it makes me long for the paperless logs that were able to do all that calculation for me... cause I suck at math).

Still I suppose if the company continues in the pattern it has so far been, we can live with it for some semblance of sanity in the way they do business.

So I have to say, for a future Schneider driver, the company so far seems very organized, if not heavily laden with rules and policies, some of which I consider silly. Did I mention they bought my hubby a pair of work boots, actually took him to a store where HE got to pick from SEVERAL choices instead of one. That seems like such a small thing, but since they have rather strong policy on footware apparently they are willing to spend the $ to ensure the driver can comply, and GIVE the driver a choice of which they would like to wear rather then going the cheap way and buying 1000 of one kind. That to me shows a general caring of a drivers own wishes...

Hmm... maybe they are not the demonic cult I thought they were eh? Still won't change my position, so they still get a solo instead of a team. I wanted to go back out teaming, but we had a hard time finding a company that was wanting to take a full team right now... weird... never thought THAT would be the case. Hubby wants to be home more though so I guess it might work out. I get to stay home raise my son and get back into the hobbies I use to do that made money... well most of them... ()

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I am a Camaro Girl because IROC!

You have unlimited chances to go too slow, but only one to go too fast.

You going to dance again. Or suck it up and team drive??

Pff no one wants to see me dance anymore. But I am not teaming for Schneider. I will find employment else where, many use that SBA I have

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I am a Camaro Girl because IROC!

You have unlimited chances to go too slow, but only one to go too fast.

Well good luck. Hope all works out. Is your hubby doing otr, regional or local?
My lady used to dance until we had our son. Now she doesnt think she has the look n e more. But she still does i think.

Iroc I'm glade it looks good for you hubby, but sad that you can't be with him. Hopefully you might find a local job, doing what you seem to enjoy that is driving. But you also get to be home with your son, which is also important, good luck..

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i actually hate the footwear policy, to the point that i'll sit out in my truck to kill time instead of hanging out in the oc. some dumbsh!ts walk through diesel fuel in their flipflops and twist an ankle, or stub their toe, and now everybody has to wear approved footwear on company property. my freebie boots don't let my feet breathe and after 20 minutes they're sweating.

but hey, it's been 4 months with them now and that's all i can really gripe about.

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My brother got his cdl a few years back with Schneider in Fontana. I went through the school with him. It didn't cost him a dime, nor me to go with him. I agree that their school is top notch, no question about that. I also agree that they are way too rule-crazy. It is like being in the army again. My brother and I were always bucking their system once we got runnin' together. They kept us very busy with all long runs. The only real problem I had with them besides the silly rules was the condition of their trailers. I blew out my knee in San Antonio while trying to get the tandems to unlock, all the while using that "multi-tool" that you have to use since their trailers are in such crappy shape. Trailers were a constant pain for us. We had to constantly work on them just so we could use them. They also would send us on wild goose chases in urban areas to find a "mythical trailer" that just was not where it was supposed to be. That used to really make me mad. Anyway, miles won't be a problem, good facilities, and benies. Good luck and stay safe out there.

I like their boots, I have two pair now and the first pair is strictly for the cold weather. Sorry to hear your situation Iroc, I am starting to have some issues with them also, but not nearly as bad as the one you have I think. Schneider is ok I guess, but then, I have only been with them so far.

Yeah my hubby about flipped when I pointed out that their policy on facial hair and cowboy hats hahaha

Far as I am concerned any company that tells you how long your hair can be and what to wear... and pays the same as the other guys... hmm... how about no but thats his choice. Me I am looking at a cushy job as a attorney's assistant.

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I am a Camaro Girl because IROC!

You have unlimited chances to go too slow, but only one to go too fast.

Good luck IROC. I always enjoyed the posts you have made on here and hopefully you will continue to post on here. Good luck in your adventure.

Hunter

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