Aspiring pumpkin driving looking for a few answers

I'm just a year older than you, but I plan on applying for a position at Schneider in a few months. It seems to me that all of the job postings at Schneider require that the applicant is at least 21 yrs old (This used to be stated on their website, but I haven't seen it lately, so you can ask them about it).

My only advice is to time your schooling schedule, so you can find a Class A job within 3 months after graduation. I recently spoke to a Schneider recruiter and was told that they consider "recent graduates" as being 3 months or less out of school, or they will have to take some type of refresher course, which costs quite a bit.

Since you still have some time until graduation, getting your HazMat, other endorsements, & TWIC card will certainly make you more marketable. Good luck.

 

I am pretty sure Schneider requires you to be 21.
I am also sure it is near impossible to run with Schneider and stay in one state. I would be happy with a handful of routes, and after two months they can t even keep me in one country.

The most important thing I want to share with you however is this. When you are researching school, ask them what their lifetime training program is. When I fund my school, I got it in writing that I could continue indefinitely to receive "continuing education", which means I can go back at anytime and receive either a new certificate or a refresher certificate. I went to school when I was off work, a job I would return to tomorrow if it comes available, therefore it was important to me that if I went away from trucking for 3 months or 2 years, that I could easily return to the field without any (or minimal ) expense. Again, I would not take any one persons word for it, I would get it in writing on company / school letterhead.

Good Luck!

Raid3r

 

It's 21. You have to be 21 to drive interstate, and that's what SNI is. The insurance could play into it with a small company, but it's an FMCSA requirement.

 

Can anyone tell me alittle about Schneider's northeast regional fleet out of their Carlisle Pa yard? This doesn't look to bad of a gig. Their site says that you are out for 5-6 days then home. Is this true? Are their trucks governed? Do they do NYC on this fleet? I'd appreciate the feedback.

 

you need to be 21 to drive otr interstate it is a DOT law not state or company law

 

Like johnday and jdsousa said, FED LAW requires you to be 21 to drive truck anywhere other than in your home state. You are not allowed to cross state lines while driving commercial vehicle until you are 21. That being said, many companies require you to be 23 or 25 due to their insurance requirements.

 

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Hey Rob......Just a thought,You and your sister should get other jobs and save your money.So you can pay cash for your school,Then you wont have that bill hanging over your head.........Just a thought.