Schneider National Carriers - Green Bay, Wi.?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Equipment

Q. What type of engines do Schneider National trucks have?
A. Most engines are the Detroit 60 series.

Q. How many speeds are the transmissions?
A. Transmissions are 9 and 10 speeds, some super 10 speeds.

Q. Do Schneider National trucks have air conditioning?
A. Yes.

Q. Do Schneider National trucks have cruise control?
A. Yes.

Q. Does Schneider National slip seat (switch the tractor from driver to driver)?
A. We do not make a policy of slip seating, but there may be times when it is necessary (vacations, extended periods of time off and some Dedicated accounts). In most cases you will be notified in advance.

Q. Do Schneider National trucks have Jake brakes?
A. Some have Jake brakes.

Q. Who pays for fuel?
A. We pay the fuel costs for company drivers. Owner operators pay for their own fuel. You are provided with a directory of Schneider National fuel stops and a fuel card to be used at those designated fuel stops.

Q. What size are the sleepers?
A. The sleepers are full size; most are condos (high roof).

Q. How long are Schneider National trailers?
A. Van trailers are 48' or 53' long, tankers are 45' and flatbeds are 48'.

Q. Are radar detectors allowed?
A. No.

Q. Do Schneider National trucks have satellite communications?
A. Yes. Work assignments and directions are sent to the truck through the satellite. You can also use the satellite to communicate via e-mail with family and friends (see our touchHOME program).

Q. Are Schneider National trucks governed?
A. Our speed policy is 65 miles per hour.

Q. Does Schneider National pull doubles?
A. No (the only exceptions may be for a Dedicated account).

Q. Does Schneider National have trip master?
A. Yes, the computer system on the truck keeps track of mileage.
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Training

Q. Is there a cost to me for the training?
A. The Schneider Training Academy offers training at no cost to you if you remain employed with Schneider National for at least one year following training.

Q. Do I have to pay for room and board while in training?
A. Schneider National pays for your motel room and two meals per day. You pay for any other personal expenses you may have.

Q. Can I get my own room during training?
A. You will share a room with another student. If you want a single room you have to pay for it yourself; however, you will receive Schneider National's discount.

Q. How do I get to training?
A. We provide transportation from the Operating Center nearest you. There are also some additional pick up sites that may be near your area. It is your responsibility to get to an Operating Center or pick up site.

Q. As an inexperienced student, do I get paid while I'm in training?
A. No, you do not get paid during the 11-day training program. Upon graduation, you begin the next phase of training and receive $200-$300 per week for up to 3 weeks. Once on your own, you will receive mileage pay.
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Q. Does Schneider National pay layover pay?
A. After 24 hours away from home waiting for a load, layover pay is earned. Drivers receive $80-$100 (depending on experience) for each 24-hour period. If the company requires the driver to layover for more than 24 hours, motels will also be reimbursed up to $35 for solo drivers or $40 for teams.

Q. Do you pay for stop-offs?
A. Stop-offs refer to extra pick-ups and/or drops after the first customer location. Solo drivers are paid $15 for each stop-off and each team driver is paid $10 for each additional stop-off.

Q. Do I get paid to hand load or unload the trailer?
A. Drivers are paid when a hand load or unload is required: $65 for a 48' trailer and $70 for a 53' trailer. Team members split this amount. Typically, fewer than 10 percent of our loads require hand loading or unloading. Partial hand load or unload is paid at $30 per solo driver or $15 per team driver.

Q. Does Schneider National pay hub miles or book miles?
A. We pay book miles by Household Movers Guide.
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Q. What type of driving positions does Schneider National offer?
A. Van, tanker and flatbed.

Q. How many hours are our drivers allowed to drive per week/per day?
A. In accordance with Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations, drivers are allowed to be on duty no more than 70 hours in eight consecutive days (10 hours driving, eight hours off).

Q. Does Schneider National have forced dispatch?
A. Our drivers and owner-operators have high utilization dispatch.

Q. Does Schneider National have toll cards?
A. We have toll cards for the PA Turnpike and NY Thruway. We reimburse for most tolls and all bridges. All authorized tolls are listed in the driver's manual.

Q. Does Schneider National have forced routing?
A. No, we do offer a trip-planning guide for drivers and owner-operators to follow. We also have fuel/route optimization software that offers a suggested route for drivers.

Q. Do I have to take a Department of Transportation physical?
A. We will schedule the physical for you before you come to training or orientation. It will be scheduled at a clinic approved by Schneider National. We will pay for the cost of the physical and drug test.

 

it says company policy is 65, does that mean that is governed speed, or their "suggested" speed?

 

65 is the trucks governed speed.

 

ok. thanks eight433. do you know anything about the pay in respect to just a regular otr driver? i'm really interested in doing it but i don't wanna sign the contract and then not make enough money to get by. thanks again.

 

I was scheduled to go with Schneider last month but I bolted at the thought of the 18 month contract. I decided to apply to Maverick instead it has been hard waiting on their list but I think It will be worth it......I hope so I turned down two local jobs making less money so I could get some OTR experience.....I may be a fool but my dream job (tanker) I will need the OTR.....

 

Stay far away from Maverick Specialized, which is the newly acquired Schneider Specialized branch. You don't want to haul glass. But Maverick does have nice trucks, they have the radar and lane departure warnings.

 

no cost unless you quit, then they finance it. You just get paid a little lower than other places start. (you start at .28 cents a mile. after 6 months you get .30, after 1 year you get .34)


side note: going in tomorrow at 8 am for my final DOT testing

 

I just recently Graduated yesterday to be accurate from Schneider'sw Training program. The speed is governed but they have a speed policy in place and that is 63mph with throttle and 68 on cruise no throttle. The 65mph max applies to teams only and they go up to 70 on no throttle! If you have more questions I'll be glad to answer them for you.. I am just waiting on my call from my road trainer!

 

Hi a newbie here,

I am a recent graduate from driving school and faced with a decision to go with Schneider or Werner. I am leaning towards Schneider, but haven't been able to really nail down a reason. Any input from someone who has knowledge about these two companies would be greatly appreciated.

 

Go with schneider for sure they treat their drivers a lot better than werner. They also dont have the paperless log thing that werner has. I drove for schneider so if you have any questions about them ask me, and I shall answer.