Headed for Indianapolis for Orientation August 7th...

Raid3r, I had the exact same problem. I started 11 western home run. At first, the week off was great. But, after 4 months of only seeing my kids for 6-7 days at a time I needed a change. I called my DBL on a Mon or Tues and told her the situation (I was in Oregon). I asked if there were any openings for local intermodal. She gave a call to the operations manager in LA and found out there were. After talking with her he spoke with me, told me what the job was and offered it to me. My terminal manager and DBL agreed to release me. I was home in socal that friday, and started with my new fleet on monday. I like to think that 4 months of on time deliveries and consistent communication with my DBL is what got me the job. This is why I truely believe hard work does not go unnoticed. From what I've read, you should have no problem making the change at 4 months. Talk to your DBL about the position and they should take it from there. I wish you the best of luck.

 

Good luck to you. Sounds like a good move for you and your family. Perhaps one day we'll cross paths.

 

Thanks for all of the good information you have posted about Schneider RoadRaid3r!! As a newbie trying to decide which company to go with, I greatly appreciate the time and effort you have made to document your adventures.... Keep up the good work, and stay safe out there!

 

Congrats Raid3r! I know how much you wanted the local position. While you might wonder about the benefit of this forum, like Tapeworm I am trying to figure out the trucking companies that I am interested in prior to going through cdl school. As a result, your posts have given me insight into the great pumpkin. I too, appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to share your experience with us. Have a great day and take care!

 

RR3r... Man it has been a pleasure reading of your odyssy with SNI... Thank you so much for sharing. You have a gift for putting down what you have experienced, it makes your journey real to us wannabe's and pro's alike.....

Being a pro driver is hard work, and your pain and triumps make that read like a novel. I for one will miss your updates, take care of your family... I will endeavor to make SNI my family soon.

 

Congrats on the local gig. One thing I know about Schneider is they will try to work with you to place you where you will be happy.

 

RoadRaid3r - Just spent the last 2 hours reading this thread. Thanks so much for your experiance with Schneider. I am 2 weeks away from starting my CDL traning and am trying to research many companys. I have been pre hired by Swift, Werner and Conway at this time but after reading all this I am seriously considering Schneider. I want to work for someone that I might consider retiring from as I am doing a complete carrer change from being a carpenter. My family has grown and moved on so its just my wife and me. I am an ### kicker and love to work, was glad to hear that you can unload your trailers and get paid for it. I know soo many lazy workers out there that just need a boot put somewhere and make them move! Lumpers can cost you!
Good luck in your new position and thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

 

First off thank you so much for all the honest details of your journey with Schneider. I'm just a newbie that has a lot to learn. I'm wondering how you got home time in after leaving Canada. You said you got back and your next load took 15 hours to load. Was this load close to your hometown (Lima, OH) or do they let you deadhead or bobtail home if you can? I am confused and would love to know how this works! Kinda like free home time I guess.