Originally Posted by Newbie_2012

Hey Guys,

I will be attending school in mid June looking to have my CDL mid to late June I am thinking of running team out of the Fontana OC for two reasons.
1. I think this is where I would get the best experience driving.
2. Probably the best $ I can make as a rookie driver.
I was told by SNI recruiter that starting pay would be .30 per mile and would average 5k-6k miles per week. Does that sound about right? I am counting on SNI to pair me up with a driver hopefully that goes well. If there is anybody thinking about running team out of Fontana OC sometime mid to late summer please let me know. Obviously I am a rookie driver I am looking to run two to three weeks at a time since I am married with 4 kids and would like to get home and see my kids and wife at least once or twice a month, non smoker and I have clean driving record. Drive safe guys!!

You might need to jump over to the Schneider chat thread. See if you can get someone there to give you more details.

I only know one team out of Cali. And they've grumbled about getting out, once they're ready to leave home.

It may be a bit difficult to find someone to team with, with your expectations of home time.

And I think you misunderstood the starting pay. You might need to have that clarified. It would be the first time I've heard of someone getting .30 a mile as part of a team. Just starting out.

That would imply a .60 split. Don't think so.

Originally Posted by Newbie_2012

Thanks for the info in terms of hometime what do you think is more reasonable at least 3 weeks out at a time? What is more realistic for pay is. 30 a mile too much or not enough? Thank you.

3 weeks with the right co-driver. You'll have a chance to speak with a few once your hire in. If any are looking.

I can't say with any certainty what you will be paid as a team driver. But for a team to split .60 a mile (for .30 each) is almost unheard of in this industry.

There are companies that pay that and more. But I would be hard pressed to believe Schneider did. Especially when they start most new solo drivers in the .30 a mile area.

Dedicated teams make some serious money here. With some getting home every weekend. But it's not as common as one would need.

Originally Posted by Newbie_2012

Awesome I appreciate the info.

I saw your in South Bend....GO IRISH!!

Always pay attention to detail. Never assume anything.

I do believe his wife was a solo driver. Not part of a team.

Originally Posted by Newbie_2012

Hey Guys,

I will be attending school in mid June looking to have my CDL mid to late June I am thinking of running team out of the Fontana OC for two reasons.
1. I think this is where I would get the best experience driving.
2. Probably the best $ I can make as a rookie driver.
I was told by SNI recruiter that starting pay would be .30 per mile and would average 5k-6k miles per week. Does that sound about right? I am counting on SNI to pair me up with a driver hopefully that goes well. If there is anybody thinking about running team out of Fontana OC sometime mid to late summer please let me know. Obviously I am a rookie driver I am looking to run two to three weeks at a time since I am married with 4 kids and would like to get home and see my kids and wife at least once or twice a month, non smoker and I have clean driving record. Drive safe guys!!

With the family at home you should try and get on a dedicated team account... Home every weekend and pretty good pay for start...