Charlotte 14/7, Good or Bad?

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  1. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Just looking at my options here. I have an invitation to join you guys at SNI. I've narrowed my list to two companies with SNI being one of them. I have two viable options if I were to turn in to a pumpkin. First of course is OTR and the second is the 14/7. I realize the 14/7 fleet is going to severely limit my earning potential but the home time is very nice. SNI says you can make 34-44k on the 14/7. I find that hard to believe as you would have to run 3,000 miles a week EVERY week when out, just to average $740 a week/38k a year. That's at .37 a mile which is what I was offered. Am I missing something? I'm guessing a realistic average would be about 2500, which would put me at 32k a year.

    Anybody on the 14/7 that can share some first hand experience?
     
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  3. RockyRiverOwl

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    I was on 14/7 for 6 months and really liked it. I felt like I was going on vacation all the time. I am taking care of my father now who is under hospice care or I would be with Schneider right now. When I go back it will be on the 7/7. My home terminal was Charlotte. I got plenty of miles.
     
  4. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Depends upon your DBL. RoadCall knows my story, as we PM'd each other.

    I'd just be leery about the mileage claims.

    Either way, you're sure doing your homework, and I wish you nothing but the very best!
     
  5. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Thanks brother I appreciate it, and appreciated all your info as well. Unfortunately Crete wasn't an option right now, guess no OTR in the last 6 years was a stumbling block. I don't blame Crete, just thankful that Schneider is willing at this time. At this point I just need to get back in a truck and get some recent OTR experience.

    As for the miles, I totally agree. I'm thinking 2500 would be a safer number to count on. I would love 3000 miles every week but have been trucking long enough to know that won't happen.
     
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  6. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    As I've stated more than twice in these forums...you can do far, far worse than the Pumpkin.

    Your situation is similar to mine. I was out of trucking totally for over 3 years, and they let me road test with the stipulation that if I passed, I'd be hired as an experienced driver. If not, I'd go remedial with a trainer.

    Almost aced the road test, and off I went. I'm still thankful for the opportunity.
     
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  7. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Only thing I'm worried about is double clutching. I haven't used a clutch since driving school 20 years ago, lol.
     
  8. LMB

    LMB "Olde Goat"

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    Really? To me thats something you never forget
     
  9. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Really? You double clutch when you shift?
     
  10. LMB

    LMB "Olde Goat"

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    No I don't, and I am 70 years old,and I still know how to double clutch. Believe it or not, I have not rode a bike in years, and this morning I rode my grandsons around the block.
     
  11. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Your too much, bored?

    Never said I don't remember how, just said I would be a little rusty using a clutch again after 20 years of not using one.

    Do you have anything else useful to ad?
     
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