2 questions for Choice program drivers.

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by mike101402, Sep 1, 2014.

  1. mike101402

    mike101402 Light Load Member

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    Hi guys/gals. I've been driving for a few years, and always been opposed to any sort of lease purchase. However, I'm tired of ######## about my dispatcher, feeling like I could do a better job, bla bla bla. Anyways I have narrowed my choices down to roadrunner, or schneider "choice". I have already been approved for roadrunner, and am in the process with schneider. The upside to roadrunner is higher percentage of revenue, and the ability to use outside brokers. Schneider is a little bit less revenue percentage wise, but there is no trailer rental, and discounts on fuel,etc.... I think I could POTENTIALLY do better at schneider.

    Now to my 2 questions. 1) when you look at the per mile rate on the load board does it show you with FSC included, or do they show FSC for the load seperately?
    #2.) How does detention work? How many hours til the clock starts/what is the rate?

    Thanks in advance for answering.
     
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  3. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    1. Yes it shows with FSC included detention after 6 check your pm in about ten minutes
     
  4. mike101402

    mike101402 Light Load Member

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    Thank you. You sir are a scholar, and a gentleman. lol Seeing that helped make sense of it all. I would have just sent a pm back, but apparently you have to have 7 posts to pm.
     
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  5. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    no prob at all it was total confusion for me too til i saw an example
     
  6. PoleCrusher

    PoleCrusher Road Train Member

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    Ha, I'm pretty much in the same canoe. Schneider choice looks pretty good, but so does Roadrunner. Roadrunner offers longer runs, possibly dedicated, but Schneider has a huge freight base and you know they aren't going anywhere. I have seen where some have complained of favoritism at RR, which you won't have to worry about at SNI. The revenue potential at RR looks promising, but that's if you can figure everything out cause they tell you flat out you are on your own.

    I don't know, I'm having a hard time with it myself.
     
  7. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    I personally think sni is great especially since I'm self dispatched I can run short loads all week and be home every other day or criss cross the country and no one has a say but me
     
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  8. TennMan

    TennMan Road Train Member

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    I will say if you have never been a O/O or dispatched your self or dealt with a broker then go with SNI. It's easier to book loads what you see is what you get there's no haggling over rates and if you pick up the system quickly you'll make good money as long as you aren't afraid to work.
     
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  9. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    come now the most work we do is deciding which way to go
     
  10. ipogsd

    ipogsd Heavy Load Member

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    TO OP, hope you don't mind me asking questions on your thread. :)

    Are lease trucks governed? Speed?
    Is the On Guard 2 system working well?
    What's the deal on PC miles?
    Any drop yards in Madison WI area? Closest one?
    Surprised I can't seem to get a break down of fix cost from SFI or Recruiter.
    Anyone here running a 2015 Cascadia from Schneider? Would love to speak with you! Please PM.
     
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  11. ew2108

    ew2108 Road Train Member

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    I have a T680 but I can probably answer most of your questions
     
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