Is this a suspicious or predatory job offer?

What was the pay scale? $1200 a week W2 or 1099?

In my opinion sending you straight out on your own is setting you up to fail. Cdl school teaches you how to pass the dmv test. Going out with a trainer is learning how to do the job. Trip planning, how to use your clock and so on.

 

Nothing wrong with large carriers. My preference is large/mega to medium carriers.
I'll bet the company you called is also 1099, which means they don't withhold any taxes, social security, or anything else.
That means you have to plan ahead and do the withholding yourself so you don't get slammed by the IRS. You'll need to hire an accountant that knows the laws on 1099 employees, to keep you out of trouble with the IRS.
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We can help you find a decent company for a new cdl school grad.
Seems strange no company is answering your applications.
Where is your location; state & nearest city/town?
Do you have endorsements?
How about traffic tickets, wrecks, criminal record?

 

I would not look at that company. Looks like a 1099 outfit with crappy equipment and low cost fright. I would look into a large or med size carrier with a training program. It will give you the experience you need. After 2 years there with a good record, you can move on to better things. Nothing wrong with starting out with a large carrier at first. 95% of drivers have gone that route.

 

That's a bad situation. You're still hireable though.
May need a 2nd chance company if Schneider is dinging you on DAC.
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We can give you some 2nd chance companies to apply with. Submit the online app then follow with a phone call tomorrow; "I'm checking on my job application."
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Here's the first one:
Home - Western Express

 

Which state do you live in and what is the nearest city/town?
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Stay away from the 1099 companies if at all possible. We'll give you names of W-2 companies to apply with.
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Don't badmouth Schneider during job interviews. Just say it didn't work out due to misunderstanding on pay.
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Man stay away from that offer. You are going to find nothing but trouble. As far as what Schneider did, there is a way around that. If you are into flatbed, go look at Westen Express. Granted they may not be the best, but they are a second chance company. You could do a couple of years there and move on to something better. They also have a training program. That is what you need right now. Going from driving school to the road without training is a set up for failure. Listen to other experienced drivers and myself. We are trying to help you.

Give me the name of the company. I will look them up.

 

Schneider fired you because you wouldn't accept that position? Did you go through their training program to get your CDL? Did you actually agree to run that account before finding out the pay was low?