Need tanker help

Hello all.

Here is my dilemma, I currently work for Schneider Bulk. I have a total of 2 years tractor trailer experience with 6 months of that being tank hazmat (Schneider).

Right now with 6months in with Schneider I've only made 14.4k gross pay. To me this is absolutely unacceptable for an OTR guy. My current pay is 0.455cpm, so you can get an idea of how they're running me... and I barely seem to leave the Northeast. 300mi here 600mi there. I can't support my family or justify my time away for this.

With my current experience, what other companies can I reasonably look into? I live in southern Louisiana.

Thank you all in advance

 

You're awesome, thank you for the quick reply.

 

Is the switch worth it? I'm really looking at Trimac or Groendyke.

 

I looked into Trimac, they currently aren't hiring in my area but said they would be soon in the Lake Charles area.

I looked into Superior today too, I like what they have to offer but a major turn off was how little information the recruiter actually knew. I didn't get a good vibe from her. Maybe she was new, not sure. How is the equipment? Also, what was training like?

I did put in an app with Groendyke today but the lady told me I could be bumped out for consideration if someone with more experience applies. I can understand that though, she told me I had just enough experience to even warrant putting in an app.

I also spoke with the two recruiters at Heniff. I got a great feeling off those two guys.

I really need a good tanker (that's the only thing I want to haul) company to ride while I gain experience. Schneider is close to bankrupting me. 1032mi in 5 days. The highest miles I have run to date with them is 3k in 6 days and I only got that because they were getting me home for my days off. If not for that I would have sat in the NE doing regional runs.

 

Thank you, I will do just that in the morning. Also, this has been a concern of mine. Does Superior have APUs or TriPaks or anything really to keep the driver comfortable during our 10hr?

Schneider flat out doesn't care how hot it gets, no idling.