Schneider Out 14/Home 7 ?

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by susitna1, Feb 11, 2014.

  1. susitna1

    susitna1 Light Load Member

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    I saw an ad for Schneider that basically was a "pick your own hours" type job. In another thread, I read that someone was offered a out 14/home 7 route. Are these jobs legit? If so, can you make a living with these types of hours?

    BTW, I am completely new to trucking, just found a school and I am looking for potential future employers. If I can drive a truck for two weeks, take seven days off and still pay my bills, I think I would be pretty happy. Just seems to good to be true.
     
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  3. Jimmy Hoffa

    Jimmy Hoffa Medium Load Member

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    Spent a year doing a 6 and 3 at Schneider. Can you can get by on a average of 2500 a month? If so, you can pay your bills.
     
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  4. Jimmy Hoffa

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    Should add, you gotta share 2 trucks with 2 complete strangers. (2 drivers out, 1 at home) It's a crap shoot on their cleanliness. Keep in mind, you're sharing the same bunk they've slept in. (Of course, they gotta sleep in your crap too)!
     
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    chicknwing Medium Load Member

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    It's called the home run program. Yes it is true. Is it worth it? Another question all by itself... The people I know who run it start on a Wednesday and run for 2 weeks. Stop on a Tuesday or Wednesday night. They don't get a pile of miles but enough to "survive". If your earning needs are low and you want plenty of time at home it might be for you, but if you need to earn a living this might not be the best route. In most of these cases the drivers share 2 trucks with 2 other drivers.
     
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  6. gotdago

    gotdago Bobtail Member

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    some of these jobs are legit-but not practical-you need to check them out closely-what is the average miles that you would run/your level on the pay scale,etc-and companies don't usually offer them to rookies
     
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  7. chicknwing

    chicknwing Medium Load Member

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    Schneider will offer those positions to anyone who inquires about it, their experience make no difference.
     
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  8. Jimmy Hoffa

    Jimmy Hoffa Medium Load Member

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    Yap.................
     
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  9. susitna1

    susitna1 Light Load Member

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    It's just a thought right now, I'm looking to get my feet wet and see how the family reacts to my absence. I don't need a ton of money at the moment but I'm also thinking this might be an option for semi-retirement.

    I live in Washington state (Tacoma area), I don't know how Schneider is set up out here. I think I will call a recruiter tomorrow and get more info. - Thanks for the replies!
     
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  10. Jimmy Hoffa

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    They gotta drop yard up there, (in your area) and a terminal in Portland. So no problem there.
     
  11. susitna1

    susitna1 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the information! I will call them tomorrow.
     
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