1 yr and still driving!

Not quite a year yet but on May 9th it will be one year driving a truck for Schneider one-way. One year driving a big truck period, for that matter. Outside of the pay-freeze and layover cut in pay, all is going well. I don't really layover much anymore anyway, so that don't bother me. The only problem I see with Schneider is the communication between the shippers, consignee's and drivers. For instance; was told to pick up a load at 11:00 and got there at 10:30. Once I arrived, I noticed a sign that stated they would not be open until 15:00. Once the guard showed up at 15:00 I asked if that was normal, she said Yes. I don't understand what is so hard about finding out if shipper/consignee has parking, if it is d/h or live ld/unld, or the correct hours of operation. Maybe you all can tell me that one. Other then that, all is well. I will be staying on for the term of my contract and than another 6 months after that to get the 1,000 bonus. Than, well not sure yet but looking to buy my own truck and maybe contract with Schneider. I have to go oversee's at the end of this year which will get me out of a truck for a year, so I will have to get the cobwebs out once I return than if the econamy is better by then, I will get my own truck, put the wife in it with me and make some better money.

Just thought I would share,
God bless all you drivers and your familys.

 

Thanks for the advice, I already know this, have learned the hard way a couple times but for some darn reason I keep relying on my Macro's. You saying that tho has made me change my way of doing things as of right now.

thanks again...

 

I apologize for not replying sooner, been busy with Military.
The training was fast paced and not thorough enough but, it got the job done. I had to sign an 18mo contract and that will be up this November 9th. Than, I get to go back to Iraq for a year. Last I heard Schneider still is not training new drivers but, I just got back in a truck tonight.
Good luck to you

 

roadiez,,,I never got an email saying someone posted on this thread,,hope orientation went well and if your driving for SNI than welcome aboard. I have fulfilled my 18mo contract and am still driving for them, until the 28th of this month that is. Than I am off to training before Iraq or where ever they decide to send us.