My journey with Orange starts

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by softail, Jul 21, 2014.

  1. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    Good luck to you! Keep us all posted!
     
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  3. softail

    softail Medium Load Member

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    Orientation will very on ending time. You can count on being out by 5:00PM for the most part. We had a couple days we were out at 3:30PM. During week 1, you will drive about an 1 hour a day and practice backing for 2 hours everyday. Rest of the day is classroom. Lunch is about an hour a day. Week 2, you do most of driving. Week 3, you continue to practice backing and driving for about 3 hours a day. Also, you will test out on Thursdays. If something goes wrong, you will try again on Friday. SNI really puts a effort into helping you succeed. They have an investment in you, and will work with you to make you a success.
     
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  4. Prionsa

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    Whats an average miles with SNI and are you 48 or 11Western?? I'm planing to go with SNI and really don't know if I should do 48 or 11 western??? which gives me the best miles?
     
  5. TennMan

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    When I was a company driver (mind you that was 04 to end of 11) 48 got the most miles but got home every 20 days or so and I averaged over 3k a week
     
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  6. sadwar

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    I ran W11 and then switched to 48. 48 is where the miles are.
     
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  7. softail

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    That is my plan. Run W11 and switch to 48.
     
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  8. sadwar

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    Chris is the dbl in Fontana that runs the 48 state board. Tell him I said hello if/when you meet him.
     
  9. softail

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    Hit the road today. Got a load from Portland to Spokane WA with delivery at 07:00AM. Already parked at location for tomorrow. 378 miles. Got preload for Spokane to Lewiston ID to Sparks NV. Nice 769 miles run. Nice way to start out.
     
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  10. knuckledragger

    knuckledragger Medium Load Member

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    Good deal!
    Just out of curiosity, mind if I ask what part of Washington you're from? I'm in Granite Falls, about 40 miles Northeast of Seattle. The reason i ask is I'm wondering how they work your home time. Do you take the truck home or to a terminal? If to a terminal, how many miles do you have to drive your car to get home?
     
  11. softail

    softail Medium Load Member

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    I live in Gig Harbor. I will leave the truck in Sumner during home time. About 45 minutes to my house. SNI has a drop lot about a mile off SR 167 on 140 Ave and 20 St. I am not completely positive, but I think they also have a drop lot near Seattle. I' ll try to find out for sure. You do have to leave the vehicle at a drop lot or OC (Operating Center) for home time.
     
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