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My Schneider National journey....

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by Vitamin D, Jul 26, 2012.

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  1. Aug 7, 2012 #31
    Female Driver

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    That's funny, because I always joke with my husband about how hard it is to find a Subway at a truck stop, lol. But seriously, I use the iPhone app to tell me which Pilots do NOT have a Subway.
     
    Female Driver, Aug 7, 2012
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  3. Aug 11, 2012 #32
    Vitamin D

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    Got back from my week two out with TE. I drove 1310 miles. Most were from my first two days but the only load going west had a late appointment so we had to take a 34 at Loves in Cedar City UT. I got a little experience with shippers, consignees in N Las Vegas and Riverside, El Monty but not many miles the last few days. Now I get to relax for the weekend at BW in Ontario before week 3 class room stuff. Next week is soft skills like trip planning and MCP 200 computer. We will get some drive time with our week one trainers then take our final testing. My TE had a new Cascadia and the shiftingt was a little rough. Also, whenever I used his jake brake I had a tough time shifting so I had to turn it off before shifting. I am just glad to be out of the heat. I really wish Schneider would put APU's in their trucks because I hate sweating while I "try" to sleep.
     
    Vitamin D, Aug 11, 2012
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  4. Aug 11, 2012 #33
    inbdusfor20yrs

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    I thought it was only one week out with a trainer...
     
    inbdusfor20yrs, Aug 11, 2012
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  5. Aug 11, 2012 #34
    jake.dontbrake

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    It is, unless your TE thinks you need more training. My TE had an apu in his cascadia. Not common tho. I was also told they are trying out 300 built in power inverters 1500watts.. Hopefully good things for the future
     
    jake.dontbrake, Aug 11, 2012
    jake.dontbrake, Aug 11, 2012
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    inbdusfor20yrs and Vitamin D Thank this.
  7. Aug 11, 2012 #35
    Vitamin D

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    Well that is encouraging, I will keep my fingers crossed I guess. I meant week two of my three weeks of training was out with the TE.
     
    Vitamin D, Aug 11, 2012
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  8. Aug 12, 2012 #36
    Ken26101

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    Vitamin D is wrong about having to have a 2 yr DOT physical card to get hired by Schneider. I personally know this because my card isnt for 2 yrs. I'm in my 3rd week as a solo driver on a dedicated account and getting great miles. Only bad thing is that I am running in and out of Chicago every couple days but as long as I am only going to the outskirts of Chicago, i'm not gonna complain. I did my training at Indy and they have the best food of any of the OC's that I have been to and prob the nicest too. Good luck to ya and keep updating you journey.
     
    Ken26101, Aug 12, 2012
    Ken26101, Aug 12, 2012
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    Vitamin D Thanks this.
  9. Aug 12, 2012 #37
    jake.dontbrake

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    West memphis has the best food so farr imo
     
    jake.dontbrake, Aug 12, 2012
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  10. Aug 13, 2012 #38
    TennMan

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    West Memphis used to have the very best burger years ago, then they started using frozen beef and it dropped off but still good. Fontana had really good food too. But i haventbeen there in 4 yrs so its probably changed as well.
     
    TennMan, Aug 13, 2012
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  11. Aug 13, 2012 #39
    jake.dontbrake

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    I really like the chicken sandwich at west memphis, its actually marinated and tastes great.. getting hungry thinking about it.
     
    jake.dontbrake, Aug 13, 2012
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  12. Aug 14, 2012 #40
    GypsyWillowDusk72

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    Sorry to disagree but Fontana has the best food and they give you a generous portion.:biggrin_25520:
     
    GypsyWillowDusk72, Aug 14, 2012
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