Does Schneider allow Pets?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sassytrucker, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. sassytrucker

    sassytrucker <strong>"Don't Sass Me"</strong>

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    Does anyone know if Schneider allows pets? I searched the forum and couldn't find an answer so sorry if this is already posted somewhere. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. bbkeo

    bbkeo Light Load Member

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    No they don't.
     
  4. capnhector

    capnhector Light Load Member

    as bbkeo stated they dont, the reason is that with there policies some times your truck might be used as a loaner to a driver whos truck is in the shop and if there allergic to the animal that would be a bad thing. if you are an owner operator/independent contractor you can have pets but then the truck is yours. i know several oo/ic's who have pets in there trucks but as a company driver its there equipment.
     
  5. sassytrucker

    sassytrucker <strong>"Don't Sass Me"</strong>

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    Well darn it that sucks. There goes Schneider off from my list. I can understand their reasoning but my dog is a maltese and they do not shed and have people with allergies can have them due to that fact. I am allergic to dogs normally but have no problems with my doggie! :biggrin_2559:

    Personally, I think it is just an excuse to try and get people to lease, which I will not do. But no worries...there are plenty of companies that do allow pets so I will just have to stick to a different plan. I was thinking of Schneider after capnhector had posted some other info on Schneider and they do sound like a decent company.

    Thanks for the quick answers!!!
     
  6. capnhector

    capnhector Light Load Member

    good luck and if those other places come up dry remember that sni has its share of problems mostly related to bad dbl's (sni's term of the week for dispatchers) and bad attitudes from drivers, i have been lucky to get a very good dbl that keeps me loaded. also dogs do tend to make a mess if you dont get them out in time
     
  7. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Pets seem to be on the out for more and more companies
    Even swift stopped allowing pets
    Yes the allergic part makes sense but with fuel cost the way they are more and more companies are stopping pets even with a deposit because of the idling to keep them cool and or warm cost the little fellas weight in gold.
     
  8. psychocreep

    psychocreep Light Load Member

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    Can we start calling these companies who don't allow pets - Nazi's ?

    I mean don't anyone get offended or anything, I was just asking.

    O.K. I'm going back to my cubby hole now.
     
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  10. sassytrucker

    sassytrucker <strong>"Don't Sass Me"</strong>

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    Perfect timing for you to invoke such law. LOL

    Hubby said it perfectly....if a company will not allow pets that is his way of knowing if they truly care about their drivers or not. We are going to be living on the road and our dog is our child. If a company cares that little about us and our "child" then that is a company we do not want to work for. We give up our lives for these companies and sometimes you have to take a stand on something!!! :smt066
     
  11. myminpins

    myminpins Road Train Member

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    Have you tried telling them this? Because, honestly, *I* am allergic to some dogs and cats and definitely COULD NOT go into a truck FULL of some dog or cat hair - it'd drive me batty, especially trying to sleep. I've never had an issue with a pet that has hair instead of fur (like a maltese, poodle, etc) so have you actually talked to them about it? The fact that your animal DOES NOT shed should matter a LOT and they should take this into consideration.

    Besides, why would anyone have your truck? If it's in the shop, it's in the shop and, when it comes out, you get back into it. No one ever drove our truck. O/O's never loan their truck - they manage.

    I can honestly see why some would do it, especially with cats who pee inside and/or dogs that dig. You can destroy the carpeting, bedding, etc., in a truck with those kinds of problems but if you are willing to put down a damage deposit, I can't see why it'd be an issue, especially with a hypo allergenic doggie :biggrin_25519:
     
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