Screwed up, need advice.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Redbeard93, May 17, 2016.

  1. Redbeard93

    Redbeard93 Light Load Member

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    Centralia,IL . I put in an app with schneider and will be putting in many apps over the next few days
     
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    Don't jump on the first job offer; look over a few offers first.
     
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    Why do you want to drive now, if decided you didn't . Want to drive Otr earlier. You had a job and walked away. What changed not being smart just if you not sure don't do it find something else
     
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    Go tanker with Schneider, that is the best division. Plus it will get you some good experience so you can switch over to something better after a year.

    By the way, your avatar moved you onto my best people in the world list!
     
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    That's good advice; Schneider Bulk.
     
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    IN A van lines used to have a very high failure rate among drivers that purchased tractors and went owner operator for them. They and the flower haulers were legendary.sell you a tractor then starve you out of it, resell to the next one and repeat
     
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    How on earth can they prevent you from taking any endorsement test? Do they take you by the hand and stand next to you at the DMV during the tests taking? I would have taken the tests anyway, if they didn't like it I would have told them to pound sand.
     
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    Oh, and another thing. If you are under contract with them and they will not hire you, why should you pay them back if you owe them money? You are expressing the desire to full fill a contract, yet they are not willing to accommodate you after attending a family emergency? Am I missing something?

    If this is correct and they are behaving this way, just imagine what a crap company this may be to work for. If not, please correct me.
     
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    They wouldnt pay extra money for endorsements. I understand their reason to not let me back, i left due to a real emergency but decided to quit after so thats my fault. I called and spoke with them today and since i have a guy who wants to train me, henderson might change their mind
     
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    Thanks for the clarification. I do not know how much endorsement exams are where you are, but here in Alaska they are $10 each. So, in reality, they were unwilling to pay for the endorsement exams, they were not prohibiting them in general.
     
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