company for husband and wife team

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by navywill, Aug 6, 2014.

Which one is best for husband wife team to maxamize pay and miles

  1. USX

    23.5%
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    Covenant

    5.9%
  3. Conway

    41.2%
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    Total Transportation

    5.9%
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    Schneider

    29.4%
  6. Western Express

    5.9%
  1. navywill

    navywill Light Load Member

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    I was talking to one of the instructors at my private CDL school today about good companies for husband wife teams. I told him I was looking at USX or Covenant for my wife and I and he said that neither of those two companies, from what he hears from previous students and his knowledge of the business is that they don't give as much mileage to their times as most would like. He suggested the following companies

    Conway
    Total Transportation
    Schneider
    Western Express

    What say you?

    PS if you decide to give me positive or negative feedback to any of these please qualify your statement!

    And I'm open to suggestions of other companies not listed
     
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  3. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    US Xpress owns Total. Western Express is where you go if your a ex-con.

    Schneider & Con-Way are cool
     
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  4. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Schneider =D but I heard Conway was good too. Idk how long you have to ride with an experience driver until you two can actually team together
     
  5. navywill

    navywill Light Load Member

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    Truckduo I really appreciate all your feedback....you've been most helpful while I've been in this forum!
     
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  6. navywill

    navywill Light Load Member

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    Looks like you work for schneider :) are you a team driver
     
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  7. navywill

    navywill Light Load Member

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    Then why did you vote for western express?
     
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  8. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    No I pull cans. I talked to a few team drivers. Good money, there trucks are govern at 65mph.

    Here's some Info

    Reasons to be a Team truck driver at Schneider:
    More Miles (and Money)
    Up to 6,000 miles per week and $70,000 per year
    Steady Freight
    98% no-touch freight
    Equipment
    The newest trucks, plus transmission and trailer options
    Work-Life Balance
    Travel the country, then head home and take a break
    Two Ways to Find a Partner
    Check out the Train Your Partner and Team Matching programs
    Team Mentoring Program
    Support from people who know best — fellow Team drivers
    More Miles (and Money)
    You can expect to see between 5,000 and 6,000 miles per week. Racking up miles like that means you'll be bringing home bigger paychecks. In fact, teams are among the highest compensated drivers at Schneider, with many earning over $70,000 a year.

    $10,000 Sign-on bonus for Experienced Van Teams
    Experienced Drivers:
    $10,000 sign-on bonus for Van Teams
    Up to $.49 per mile*
    Quarterly performance bonuses available
    $5,000 Sign-on bonus for Inexperienced Van TeamsNew Class A CDL Holders:
    $5,000 sign-on bonus for Van Teams
    Up to $.34 per mile for the first six months*
    Up to $.49 per mile after six months of service*
    Quarterly performance bonuses available
    *based on geographic location, contact recruiter for details
    Our new pay for performance program offers elite teams the ability to earn up to a $.06 per mile quarterly bonus. Schneider team truck drivers now receive pay increases based on individual performance — as much as a $.02 per mile increase annually for eligible drivers.

    Steady Freight
    Schneider's expedited freight base continues to grow, meaning we have plenty of freight to keep you moving. In order to keep up the maximum-miles pace, you will receive priority dispatch, handling 98% no-touch freight and providing service to a customer base of Fortune 500 companies.



    Equipment
    Pull double trailers
    We’re constantly striving to make work better and safer for our drivers by investing in new tractors and trailers. Schneider Teams drive the newest equipment — in fact, the average age of a Team truck is eight months. You also have the option to choose automatic or manual transmission when you sign-on as a Team truck driver. Some of our Team driving jobs offer the option of pulling double trailers.

    Work-Life Balance
    Driving with Schneider’s Team division is like being on a road trip with a good friend. You’ll get paid to travel the country, enjoying spectacular views from the comfort of your cab — then head home to take a break. Whether you're a new CDL holder, truck driving school graduate or a 20-year veteran, you'll enjoy some of the best home time opportunities in the Team trucking industry:

    Run 2 Weeks >> Home 3 Days
    Run 3 Weeks >> Home 4 Days
    Run 4 Weeks >> Home 5 Days




    Two Ways to Find a Partner
    In order to have a successful Team driving career, it’s important to have a productive partnership. Schneider offers two programs to help you find the right co-driver.

    Team Matching Program
    Want to drive Team, but don’t have a co-driver? Schneider’s Team Matching Program is designed to pair you up with a driver who has similar preferences.

    Train Your Partner Program
    Know someone who would make a good driving partner? Train him or her to be your co-driver through Schneider’s Train Your Partner program.

    Team Mentoring Program
    When you join Schneider’s Team division, you'll be assigned a pair of Team Mentors. These mentors are current or previous top-performing Schneider Teams. They've been in your shoes and are ready to support you along the way. From insights on sharing a truck with a teammate to tips for having a great experience on the road, they'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    Did you know…
    In addition to Van Team positions, Schneider has Dedicated Team and Tanker Team positions available in some areas. Click the Search and Apply button to find opportunities near you.
     
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  9. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Lol to be funny
     
  10. navywill

    navywill Light Load Member

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    Wasn't sure if you were trying to be funny or if you were accusing me of having a criminal history :)
     
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  11. russellkanning

    russellkanning Medium Load Member

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    also starting out you can go someplace that will have you run lots of miles and after a while get with a better company.
     
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