My life at SNI ... grc

Hey guys I went to Nashville Tech got my CDL. 36 days of school. You get PTDI certified that opens you up to get hired anywhere, including Crete. I don't have a lap top yet. I am OTR for Swift right now.

Check all of the TN Techs. I heard they do a weekend class in Shelbyville from another Swift driver.

The school is $1400 total. I got mine completetly paid for by the WIA. They even paid me some gas money to go. If you are paying cash the lottery fund will pay $600 dollars.

615 425 5600 that is the number for Wanda the secretary there.

 

hey, grc56,


At the Wch walmart dc, what all did you take on the truck? I know you have to try to keep it simple since they do slip seat, when I got off the truck with Gordon I filled my pick up truck with so much stuff I had. Im still debating about getting back in the truck again, thanks for any input. good luck in Tn.

 

when i drove for schneider i made .29cpm in the i-5 corridor it was cool home almost every 4 days, this was when i first started driving back in 02 but i went looking for more money man i should have stayed i miss been a pumpkin. and the people they are awsome there at schneider

 

Thank you GRC ,,,,,that is exactly what I have been waiting to hear from you. I had followed your time with Roehl and felt like you had tried to paint a fair and ethical experience in your posts and that they were written with credibility. Since I am riding in the same boat at a later time, I was letting you provide the snapshots of what I may be facing. Again, I do understand different drivers can experience another complete facet of a company, nothing is ever exactly the same, but paths can very possibly be similar in scope and experience.

I didn't want to solicit you for your above quote, but was hoping you would offer this submission freely just as you have done. Again, I submit my sincere gratitude.

 

I use to drive for Roehl along with my husband. When we first started we were very happy with the day to day operations. Our DSR was understanding and supported us to the best of her ability. The company was fair. However towards the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 when Jeff Ebergin took over things went downhill. My opinion of Roehl has changed as I have tried to tell others and were many times criticized for it. Some of those that did now either have experienced what I have and either quit or are seriously thinking of quitting. I still maintain that Roehl's driving school is top notch and hopefully that hasn't changed.

 

I did get to talk with a Schneider driver at a truck stop today. He had been with Schneider for a year OTR. He was a little skeptical about the regional position and thought the recruiter had given me some mis-information,but wasn't sure. He seemed pretty happy with the company and said that Schneider would be a great place for a new driver to start. That helped to confirm my instincts that I was leaning toward the best company of all my pre-hires. I will give them a call tomorrow to see if my background check has been completed yet.

Gypsy >>

I had read your posts and yours and your husband's experience did concern me as well. I have experienced a change in operations do to a new chief, albeit in a different industry. The atmosphere in my previous company changed drastically as well, so I know what you are talking about. It is sad when you are used to working with an employer (18 years) and things as you know it change drastically and become less personal then what an employee is used to. Before it was like family with the CEO coming and talking with employees on a regular basis and knew many of 6000 employees by name. The new CEO rarely came into production operations area and could careless who worked there. So goes modern companies I guess. It is a sad world we have become. Technology is a wonderful tool, but business still needs to be conducted by relationships. Employee morale is governed by more than just a paycheck.

 

Gypsy >>

I had read your posts and yours and your husband's experience did concern me as well. I have experienced a change in operations do to a new chief, albeit in a different industry. The atmosphere in my previous company changed drastically as well, so I know what you are talking about. It is sad when you are used to working with an employer (18 years) and things as you know it change drastically and become less personal then what an employee is used to. Before it was like family with the CEO coming and talking with employees on a regular basis and new many of 6000 employees by name. The new CEO rarely came into production operations area and could careless who worked there. So goes modern companies I guess. It is a sad world we have become. Technology is a wonderful tool, but business still needs to be conducted by relationships. Employee morale is governed by more than just a paycheck.[/QUOTE]


I agree 100%. I have been with a company for 23 yrs. Over the last 3 yrs. things have gotten progressively worse. Management has changed and things just aren't getting any better. I used to think I could retire from this company but now I dread coming to work. I will be taking my cdl classes in July with hopes to get out on the road sometime in late August or early Sept.
Companies no longer see faithful employees as assets. We are just another warm body who can be replaced by some temporary person or someone off the street. They don't take into consideration all the knowledge we have gained over the years and our relationship with our customers. Sorry for rambling on. This just makes me very aggrevated. Hope you all have a good day and keep us posted on how things are going for you all.

 

Imstarting orientation with SNI May 2nd. I guess I got out of Roehl before things got bad on my end, however I had a few times that made me seriously consider leaving my truck on the side of the road. But I attribute those time to my micromanaging Dispatcher (April). All in all, it wasn't nearly as bad as what I dealt with from Werner. Im really excited to start with them as I was offered the southeast regional run, home every weekend. We'll see how it goes.

 

I have been offered this as well, but due to current obligations, I can not start until May 22 at the Dallas OC.