PLS HELP ME GUYS

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by kidz bop, Nov 28, 2017.

  1. kidz bop

    kidz bop Medium Load Member

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    who should i pick they both companies fixing to start me around next monday, it's wednesday.

    fedex ground teams 55 cents a mile teams split. it's w2 not 1099.

    schneider offering me local 4 am start about 30 minute drive to and from work each day. however the pay is only 11 an hour onduty time, and 20 dollars per load which they said 10 to 15 loads a week, so if you working real hard you might make 14 an hour. to drive a big class a truck, i know class c jobs that pay more per hour than that.
     
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  3. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Go FED/EX Ground, much more stable.
     
  4. miss elvee

    miss elvee Heavy Load Member

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    Maybe. Depends. Is it a dedicated run? Otherwise, the money might not be there. Running "the wheel" or "wild teams" might be a lot less than he wants to make money wise. They also have in cab driver cameras.

    Ultimately, the cameras plus changing the way they dispatched were the reasons Mr. E and I left.

    @Danny N Angel just finished with Schneider orientation. Maybe they can give you input. I do know they're out n teaming hard now.
     
  5. kidz bop

    kidz bop Medium Load Member

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    even though schneider pays less, i might pick it. it's hard to decide. we work for money, but at same time don't want to be miserable while working.
     
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  6. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    That camera won't protect you against your co. driver falling asleep and putting the truck in a ditch or worse.
    No way in he ll I would put my life in a strangers hands.
     
  7. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Yeah, Estenson sounds the best.
     
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    Mountain Valley Express pulls doubles and runs CA/NV/AZ.
    Hires new cdl grads.
     
  10. HighwayD

    HighwayD Light Load Member

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    I don't know about Schneider. I have a neighbor who works for them and doesn't like it but is pays his bills so he's afraid to jump ship. I've heard other horror stories too. In my very humble opinion, my advice to you would be to whittle Schneider out of your choices and pick between the other two companies you listed. I wish you the best luck in all you do and congratulations on your success!
     
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  11. Danny N Angel

    Danny N Angel Light Load Member

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    As far as Schneider, I believe if you sign on as a dedicated driver... then that’s what you are. The actual account may differ. I don’t know anything about being local with Schneider. We are OTR team. All I can say is we both like Schneider a hell of a lot better than Covenant. We have a few friends who are solo drivers. 1) is OTR 1) is regional, I think. 1) was on a casco account and quit, due to sitting 2 sperate times for 2 days waiting to be dispatched. He had issues getting ahold of his driver manager. The rest of us like Schneider.

    Now as far as inward facing cameras... those cameras are for the companies protection. If it’s not in their best interest to give you the copy of the video... you will need a court order to get it.
    We do not have inward facing cameras at Schneider and we will not work for a company that does.
     
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