Leaving for Schneider on Sunday

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by reelheavy, Nov 21, 2017.

  1. reelheavy

    reelheavy Light Load Member

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    So after months of driving dump trucks locally and filling in for my dad when he has local runs. I finally decided to get some full time trailer experience. I went through a laundry list of companies to see which one suited me best and Schneider ended up being my choice. They offered me a dedicated Target run for the Central Atlantic. They signed me up for the experienced driver orientation which surprised me seeing that I told them I have less than 400 miles of trailer experience. And they said they count 1 day of driving for any company as a month of experience. So since I first drove flatbed for my dad in September and the last time being a few weeks ago they consider that as 4 months of experience. Which qualified me for the 4 day program instead of the three week one.

    I am not looking for this to be the best job ever, but I am using this as a year to gain as much experience as I can. So that I can find something better and or go buy my own rig.

    Any advice or comments from you all?
     
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  3. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Good luck.......you could do a lot worse. Went with Schneider 5 years ago and am still here.
     
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  4. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Congratulations and best of luck to you.
     
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  5. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    Schneider has some decent bonuses for company drivers. They do have some asinine procedures though and it can be aggravating at times.
     
  6. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    The dump truck will go faster than the 18 wheeler. Sorry.
     
  7. pdiddy525

    pdiddy525 Bobtail Member

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    Orientation is very boring! But not bad company. I’ve been there a month on Wal-Mart dedicated account. No negatives so far
     
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  8. reelheavy

    reelheavy Light Load Member

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    You did the 4 day or 18 day orientation?
     
  9. VincentH

    VincentH Bobtail Member

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    best of luck
     
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  10. pdiddy525

    pdiddy525 Bobtail Member

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    4 day in Indy
     
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  11. reelheavy

    reelheavy Light Load Member

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    Oh ok. I am going to Carlisle, PA.
     
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