Schneider O/O or Company Driver - Which is Best?

I just recently bought my truck and am signing on to Schneider. I start orientation on the 16th. The only thing Schneider does to your truck is add a Qualcomm. O/O trucks are not governed at all and you do what you want with it. I don't know how they are with their leased trucks, but things seem to be on the up and up so far.

Hope this helps somewhat.

 

Choice program is great for having your schedule the way you want it. A week off no problem (as long as you have enough for the truck payment, etc.) but if your pumpkins are all in a row you can pretty much run it the way that works best for you. As long as the truck is legal and passes dot inspection and Schneider inspection (pretty much the same thing) the only thing you have in your truck that Schneider requires and has say over is the QualComm which they provide and pay for so it's all good.

 

Does any one know if Schneider forces the lease drivers to slow their trucks down?

 

You could call and ask them. They may have them governed, but if they do, I'm sure it's not to the extent of the company trucks.

 

The leased trucks are NOT cut back like the company trucks. You drive it the way you want to...after all, you're making the payments on it.

 

OK, that's good. Wanna be sure, Im seriously considering going with them. Slower trucks to me means, more time wasted, there is a time to have that truck moving... I'm not into counting leaves and blades of grass on an open road longer then I have too ya know? Thanks for the info driver, I appreciate your reply...

 

Can anyone give me an idea what kind of rates Schneider has? I'd appreciate any input.

 

It'd be nice if some of the Schneider o/o would reply to this post. I'm curious too as I've heard many conflicting stories when it comes to being an o/o, and usually not in favor of due to repair and service cost. For now I'm just a company seat warmer and am quite happy to drop off the rig for repairs and hop into another one to continue my work. If I purchase a rig, it's going to be an antique, cab over and sport a DD 8V92 or 71 under my bum to cruise the vintage truck gatherings. Any who, if I were in your postion, I'd go as a company driver for the first year or longer to get a better idea and some experience before dinging up your own equipment.

 

I was with schneider for over 7 years both as company and o/o. Schneider is a good company, they have some issues but all companies do. They have a huge freight base which is a plus. They run elogs which I liked. They are very safety oriented. O/O do make more and it is worth it with that said not everyone is cut out to be an o/o. You have to run smarter not harder. The opportunity for success is there it up to you. No one knows what 2015 will bring but is guess SNI will be around. You need to learn the industry and the company system then buy a truck . 24-36 months then become o/o. Good luck hope this helps.