Schneider or Werner?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nycems01, Mar 23, 2014.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    They do have dedicated flatbed divisions. I think maybe a couple in Omaha and Minneapolis/St. Paul and other locations. They use company drivers and some places 0/0's. Google Schneider flatbed divisions.
     
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  3. Figgy

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    Florida is a bad choice to move to. I live in central fl. Its hard to find a good pay job that will get you home. Thats why I took a lump and moved up to Atlanta for time being even though it sucks
     
  4. nycems01

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    So guys Schneider or werner
     
  5. Florida Playboy

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    I don't know why people say this. There are many companies with terminals in northern and central Florida. Swift, Werner, Lessors, Heyl just to name a few off the top of my head.

    Werner's terminal is in Lakeland - just 55 miles from Orlando. Schneider does not have a terminal in FL. Based on that I'd pick Werner.

    http://www.schneider.com/truckload/UnitedStates/Truckload/Expedited/Terminals/index.htm
     
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  6. nycems01

    nycems01 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks a lot for the advise...I was doing some more research and Schneider does not have terminal in florida, so I'm looking towards Werner...I'll be the number 1 rookie of the year...
     
  7. Florida Playboy

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    Did you already apply with Werner?
     
  8. nycems01

    nycems01 Bobtail Member

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    I just called Werner and they told me that the regional position that they have is all the east coast which I be out 2-3 weeks at a time etc etc. I want to start my truck career and I'm serious about it and I know I don't have any experience whatsoever but I really want to get more home time at least every week etc etc.. So Werner is not looking to good for me...any other advise or companies that you can advise me about?
     
  9. Florida Playboy

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    Try Swift, their terminal is in Ocala. There is Heyl with a terminal in Zephyrhills but I'm not sure if they hire new drivers. You'd have to call them.


    Another one is Carroll Fulmer, though again not sure if they hire newbs:

    http://www.cfulmer.com/newcfwebsite/newcfwebsite.nsf?opendatabase
     
  10. nycems01

    nycems01 Bobtail Member

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    Okay no problem and thanks a lot really appreciate it
     
  11. x#1

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    werner's trucks are faster than schneider's.so there you go-

    edited to add that i just read your last post about getting home. surely some other outfit is around your hire area. startpage.com trucking companies in your area and go by and introduce yourself.no online apps. good luck
     
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