Newbie : Schneider Bulk or Service Transport

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  1. Ducktart

    Ducktart Light Load Member

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    As the title implies I am currently considering work for either of the above companies. I have been driving OTR with USA for 3 months now, but I really want to get into tankers and also have a little more home time as well as more money once I gain a year or two of tanker experience :biggrin_25519:. I applied for both companies and expect I'll be hearing from them soon. Both offering entry level regional tanker work for my area. I would love to hear from a few veterans or maybe current and previous employees of which I should work for and opinions on both companies.

    Also one more question for you veteran tankers: Are tanker routes generally more truck friendly? Specifically in the southeast TX regional area? Do you usually have more room to play with on deliveries?
    The thing I hate most about OTR dry van is super tight inner city driving. Especially in the new England area.

    All feedback is appreciated thanks !
     
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  3. halfchubb

    halfchubb Light Load Member

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    I don't know if you have a Trimac terminal near you but Trimac is a extremely good company to get into.
     
  4. Ducktart

    Ducktart Light Load Member

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    Haven't bothered even looking at trimac. It's to my understanding they want experience no?
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Depends; their website says 1 yr. experience required, but they do hire new CDL grads. One new CDL grad just landed a local job with Trimac and home every day. Fill out the online application and visit a terminal if there's one close by.
     
  6. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    I work for Trimac, trust me you want to try and get on if you can. Best money I have ever made by far.
     
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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Either company will give you a good start.
    As far as inner city driving, a tank isn't any different than a van or flatbed. You go where the load is needed. And most delivery times are set up so when you get there, the consignee has room in their tanks for the prioduct and haven't run out yet. Lot of times you can get there early and they will take it but don't be late.
     
  8. Ducktart

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    Also I hear people say groendyke is a good company to start with. But upon looking at their site they want 2 years experience :biggrin_2552:
     
  9. halfchubb

    halfchubb Light Load Member

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  10. Ducktart

    Ducktart Light Load Member

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    :biggrin_1square11::biggrin_1square11::biggrin_1square11:Well I think I'm going to go with Schneider bulk. Additional $1000 a month from GI benefits for my first YEAR of employment. Can't beat that. Unless of course trimac calls me
     
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  11. halfchubb

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    As long as you put your app in, I would call them today. They can get you started.
     
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