schneider questions

Hey ziggy! Are you still driving for sni? I just applied online with them. Its either them or kllm whoever gets to me first. Your last paragraph is like the union thread you posted on(I tottally agree with what you said). Anyway, I like what im reading at sni's website.

• Someone explained what the homerun was about on here but what is the one way and intermodal deal?
• Being an experience driver and coming from Nor Cal, where would my orientation be and how long is orientation?
• Im not sure where the terminals or yards are if any up here in the Bay Area, Whats the policy about taking the truck home?
• That being said, what do you recommend me doing from where I live ie intermodal, dedicated, one way? Too bad there is no bulk in my area. Getting home is not a big deal for me since my family is not here.

You seem to know about sni so I thought I'd ask. Drive safe.

 

Well I dont know anything about KLM, hardly see them out here in the western states. Dont know all there is to know about the other stuff, lol.

Intermodal is train stuff. I know for sure its those big metal containers and / or the orange schneider trailers they put on the trains. Im not sure where they haul to, but I imagine its local / regional. Youd be working alot at rail yards...lots of security crap it sounds like and from what they are doing at some shipyards on the west coast, it might be more sucky in the future as far as security, depending if you get it at a rail yard or a shipyard. either way, its time consuming from what i've read.

One way from what I assume is just straight shot stuff from poitn A to B. But Id thinkt hat would be reserved for teams? Not sure. Usually teams drive the loads that need to get there fast. But either way, pick up a load from here, drive it there, whammo.

Not sure as i dont know where their training facilities are. Im up in WY and was sent to southern CA for training. Only person from WY they've seen down there.

Depends on what you will be doing with them. You might be able to park at a local truck stop or local yard. Unfortunately some yards are a good deal away from home and it would just be easier if theyd let you park at a local truck stop. If you live out in the boonies, they might let you park the truck at home. Not sure abotu at home if you live in the city as some cities have regulations prohibiting truck parking. Get the straight line from your DBL. After you're hired or accepted, ask to talk to your DBL if possible so yu can get some more detaild questions. The recruiter doesnt always (if ever) have the correct information.
Since Im dedicated Im allowed to park at the local truck stop since Im home every night, but instead I actually park at the local mall since that is where we swap loads.

This also depends on where you live and what youd like to do / make for money. Dedicated is great in that you know more about what you are hauling, your route (might change, might be the same stops)...etc. I dont know if there are dedicated opportunities in that area or not. I dont know much about intermodal or its pay...but at least its something. One way might be the best bet, but I dont know about hometime.
With the homerun program, youd most likely be swapping trucks each time you go out...possibly with Lung Cancer Bob and his friend "I just ate a bag of greasy fries" Frank.
Let me know if you have any other questions...sorry this is short, headed off to work myself here right now.

 

Got you Ziggy! I'll just wait and see if they accept me. Thanks for the response. Be safe out there.

 

I live in Tennessee. Do the solo drivers ever get to run out to the west coast? For an OTR driver what would be a normal run? More or less than a 1000 miles? Does Schneider give solo drivers long runs or are those kept for the team drivers? Thanks!!

 

There are west coast runs, that might be reserved for solo drivers..mainly freight that is not in a rush to get to the west. A normal run...Im not sure...that could vary depending on alot of things. Since I dont run Solo OTR, I couldnt even tell you a guesstimate. Long runs are available for solo drivers...not sure how common that is though. Teams are used for long distance runs that need to get freight from A to B without stopping...thats why the trucks mostly stop only for fuel. Intermodal is for freight that isnt in a rush...so as a solo OTR driver, youd be in between the two...stuff that needs to get there soon, but not too soon and not too late.

 

I just grilled that bacon, a lot of the companies require three years exp. with a tractor trailer, some want two, there are a few who will bring you on board with one year exp. Also, most intermodel is local deliveries, you'll be home daily.

 

Well what in the he ll company do you work for?

 

I just graduated from a 7wk (280hr) course from my local community college. I got several Certificates one being PTDI Certificate. I am courious as to what I just read on Schneider's website:

Training

The Advanced Driver Training Course (ADTC) consists of 7 days of training followed by 7 to 10 days of on-the-job training. The length of the training is catered to the skill level of the individual student.



Is this the 2 week course that I hear everyone talking about on here?

 

Well Im not sure what you have been hearing.

Schneider has a couple of progams. One is for totally new beginners which is a full 2 week 14 day program. Thats what I went through with them.

had to check their website on the ATDC...that is something designed for new drivers with six months experience or less. Probably something where if you moved there after working for another company for a short time, youd go through the program instead of going through the course from the beginning with the new inexperienced drivers. Id maybe consider it to be something between school and 'show us what you got and what you can do" stuff.