Schneider chat room - Closed see new thread linked in the last post

Just need to bide my time til things open up. Patience. Patience.

 

Orientation's over!!! Received Driver ID #, met and conferred with the DBL, and now waiting for the truck assignment. DBL is planning to start me out on Monday, Jan. 7. Can't wait to get back on the road. See you guys and gals soon. Be safe!!!

 

congrats! tell me, did you do the 2.5 day experienced orientation? if another job that im wanting somehow doesnt come through, then ill be coming back to schneider. I was curious about how they do their orientation. My pretrip can use some help lol, its not up to schneider standards i know! and for the life of me i cant remember how to do that dang pump down with the air. Im sure theyll go over all of it. The only jobs ive had in the 7 years ive had my cdl have been dedicated runs that have got me home every night so ive become kind of lazy i guess.

 

Do park brake check:
Truck in low gear, release trailer brake, slip clutch, set trailer brake

Tell tester going to do air brake check

Do air brake check:
Pressure must be full, set wheel chocks if needed
Release trailer and emergency brakes
Shut down, turn key back on
Apply 90 psi steady, watch for no more than 4 psi bleed down in 1 minute after initial drop
Fan brakes, buzzer or light about 60 psi
Fan brakes, buttons pop 20-45 psi

 

Yep, 2.5 day orientation. C'mon back, my friend. Check their jobs site for possible opportunities that might interest you. And, NO, I did NOT drink any 'kool-aid.' Schneider is No.1 privately-held truckload carrier (as per Hoover's). Must be doing something right (well, JB HUNT is No. 1 public;y-traded carrier and it's gotten lousy driver reviews. GO figure). Good luck, sir. Be safe.

 

Just got a 1,522 mile load longest one they've given me by far. The funny thing was I just got done telling the wife I never get anything over 550 an average about 400 mile trips LOL

 

Just goes to show ya, good things come to those who wait.

 

Did anyone get the message today to do a survey for the best fleets to drive for because someone nominated Schneider? Just curious, I laughed when I saw it.

 

Getting my biggest payout for this past week....man I never made a check like that before lol

 

As we say in Brooklyn, 'ain't truckin just lovely?' LOL!!