SNBC Newbie

I just reached my six month mark. It's a good place to start. They will train you as it is a training company. Also, the treatment is fair over all. Communication and on time delivery are the keys to success. By the way, The starting pay is crap. I average $550.00 a week net. So, I'd be lucky to make 30k at that rate which is slavery.
Do NOT divide the number of hours you put in each week to figure out your hourly pay. You don't want to know. I'm the 2% of my class that is still here. Most get training and move on. They recently bumped my CPM up .06 so it's getting better. Good luck.

 

Why do New drivers believe that they will make 40-50k their first year. I wish everyone the best but 36k is more likely just starting out and 30k is probably realistic. It's like any other job you have to learn the ins and outs and work your way up. These recruiters should have to guarantee 1st year drivers salary out of their pocket then they'd tell the truth to recruits.

 

Understand, the good pay starts after the training period. It's not accurate to look at the first year with a company that included orientation and training. It's the 12 months after you're cut loose on your own that gives you the best idea of what to expect in the future. Two new CDL grads pulling hazmat/tankers where I worked bumped $60K their first 12 months as solo. These drivers were hauling acid 48 states & Canada with lots of good assessorial pays.

 

You will discover, alot of "details" that add-up to enabling you to make more money.
Like, where & when you can drop a trailer loaded, get another, and run instead of sitting around (unpaid) waiting to unload.

Alot of little things learned, add-up to more $ over time. It is not practical to type such things at length in a forum like this.

You are going to a good company to learn and get experience. Not a good place to make alot of money.

After year one or 2. You can take your experience & knowledge to another place for what comes next.

I drove 12 years with SNBC. That was about 10 years too many.

 

I'm in the South. The recruiter was accurate as far is miles per week. They have kept me rolling. Last month I had a rare slow week. I sent a polite message hoping the squeaky wheel would get greased. The next week was very busy. As far as pay, I kept my expectations low coming in so I've been able to keep pa positive attitude. I have learned something new each day. I see that as money in the bank. Besides I know better opportunities will come with time.

Schneider doesn't teach you how to make money. You will figure that out as you go and become more proficient. The pay goes up pretty quickly. Also, There are expenses that you can be reimbursed for that are seemingly kept secret. If you don't send a request they certainly won't remind you. Talk to the experienced drivers. The little things add up.