Schneider Tanker drivers: How do you like pulling tankers for them?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Timinator351P, Feb 5, 2015.

  1. Timinator351P

    Timinator351P Bobtail Member

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    Would you say it pays well?
    Do you get all the miles you want?


    I am thinking about working there in that division so any thoughts or opinions would be helpful.
     
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  3. Stormdriven

    Stormdriven Medium Load Member

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    Sometimes. Sometimes Not.

    No.

    The bulk division of Schneider National is an excellent place to get training and valuable experience.
     
  4. Jabber1990

    Jabber1990 Road Train Member

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    I thought $750/wk was pretty good!
     
  5. rz14nj

    rz14nj Light Load Member

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    i've been w/ schneider bulk for 6 months now and i love it. some times the miles aren't there. last week i had over 3300 miles. my average take home pay has been around $700/week. get hazmat and twic as well or you may end up waiting around for a load longer than you would like.
     
  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    And you have had some excellent training there. With a good csa and mvr you can make the move to a company that will get that take home pay way up.
     
  7. ethos

    ethos Road Train Member

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    I'm thankful that Schneider paid me well and got my experience up so I could land a better paying gig. I would recommend anyone who is starting go to Schneider. I really enjoyed my time there.
     
  8. Timinator351P

    Timinator351P Bobtail Member

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    What is your per mile pay?
     
  9. ncdriver1

    ncdriver1 Road Train Member

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    I started with Schneider bulk and don't regret it. The training was good and the experience was invaluable. I have since moved on to a different company that does the same thing, goes to a lot of the same places, but pays much much more.

    If I had to do it again I wouldn't hesitate to start with SNBC, but the only thing I would do differently was to at least apply to some of the other carriers even if they had previous experience requirements. Superior Carriers (who I now drive for) will occasionally hire inexperienced drivers and the training is just as good as Schneider, but the pay is much much better.

    At Schneider bulk you can expect 2000-2400 miles weekly average, occasionaly more or less. Accessory pay is OK but not great. Hometime is good if you request it well in advance you can expect ot have the days you want off. Your first year will be 35k-45k depending on how long you stay out at a time (3 weeks or more is best), second year on should be 45k - 50k but not much more than that. If you do go with Schneider OPT OUT OF PER DIEM. They charge 2 cents per mile administrative fee for it which is outrageous.
     
  10. Jabber1990

    Jabber1990 Road Train Member

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    I THINK I made 39CPM, I don't remember
     
  11. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yep apply to the others first. I was able to get on with Superior right out of school. Its really not as uncommon as many think. You just need to be the right type of candidate and have time to wait for them. The training will be longer than what you get with Schneider right out of the gate.

    I started when Schneider still had an in house driving school. At that time you could go from no CDL to a seat in a pumpkin in 6-8 weeks on their dime. I was accepted to that school but chose to pay 4 grand for a private school so as not to limit my options. Best move I could have made.
     
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