Inexperienced tanker driver

I am looking to go into trucking and have a few questions since you are very new.

I know you are probably real busy but would be interested in how orientation went. Where it was, are you a new CDL holder ?
What you are hauling ?
What is your pay now and once you go solo ?
Were there many people sent home during orientation and if so do you know why. I am 60 and wonder about the physical test. I think I will be fine but just want to know how things are now.

What type of trucks and transmissions, seems like I read they have no APU.
How much time do you spend loading and unloading and do you have to be outside or can you iy in the truck ?
How long will you be with your trainer ?

I have searched through a lot of the Schneider post here but would like info that is up to date from someone like you.

Thanks and hope it stays a great experience.

 

Awesome, subscribing

 

Thanks for the info, sounds like your doing alright.

 

All of SNI's trucks are 10 speeds. No APUs though some of the dry van trucks have a battery powered HVAC unit. I haven't seen one on any of the bulk tractors. Bulk can idle whenever, unlike dry van tractors which have a temperature sensor. I haven't driven bulk for SNI so I don't know if they track your idling times or not. Unless its excessive I doubt it would be an issue, I see SNI bulk tractors idling all the time. Dry van tractors are probably 95% Freightliners with a few KWs and Internationals mixed in. All the bulk tractors that I have seen are Freightliners, ranging from Century-class to Columbias to Cascadias. Some of the bulk Cascadias are short hoods with the DD13. I'm pretty sure some have the DD15 as well.