Schneider National Carriers - Green Bay, Wi.

woohoo! after 2 months of training i got assigned my truck last week. thing was freaking spotless inside. speedometer says the cruise is set at 63mph, but the radar detectors in AZ say i was only going 60 lol. can't wait to take it in for a pm and have it turned down to 57mph

 

Why do you suspect union driving jobs? Could it be that they actually pay drivers better, provide better benefits and provide a better quality of life to the driver?

Yes they do. I would like to read about any otr driver that feels their benefits are better.

In case you don't know, I am a non union driver. Thats right, non union.

I am paid good money and have weekends off. I am also home every night unless I choose to do a long run. That is still paid hourly.

So many drivers feel the need to go otr. The problem is, they are not paid for all of their time. Away from family and friends take there toll.

If you are happy being gone for weeks at a time, good for you. I choose to be paid well and spend every night with my family.

 

Why the need to go otr? Do you not read the posts on this site? Write down all of the companies listed on the above page and research them on here.

I think that you will find that the majority of those companies are not worth the time of day. Just look around here and you will find your answer.

Time for dinner.

 

Take your pick.
Also, paid by the hour --- with OVERtime.
What's not for SOME to like?

"Quality of life"?
Hmmmmmmm
Define that.

You're preachin' to the choir.

Define "benefits" and "better".

I did not know.
Now I do.
And your point is?

Sweet.
If that's what you like.

And for some drivers, it's a desire.

And for some, the money is less of an issue.
Not EVERY driver is in it for top dollar.
Some enjoy the open road.
Would you fault them for that?

And SOMEtimes, that's EXACTLY what a driver is lookin' for.
And the "toll" may be well worth it.

Back in the day, I preferred to be gone for MONTHS at a time.
My choice and my desire, ....... for my reasons --- mostly because I enjoyed doin' it that way.
I didn't HAVE to, I CHOSE to.

Good for you.
I'm glad you're happy and satisfied with your choice.
So was I.
Imagine that.

My pay was good also, and the perks were even better.
To each their own, for their own reasons.
Contentment isn't only measured in dollars.

Local drivin' and home every night drove me nutz.
I drove OTR because I WANTED to, and, thanx to folks who prefer
drivin' local and to be home every night, I had that opportunity.
I really appreciate that.
YeS I do.
Because of your preference(s) I COULD do it MY way.
I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

 

The biggest thing and most important thing - is to find a company that matches your lifestyle - (or able to provide a lifestyle you are OK with).

IF SCHNEIDER IS IT - Then GREAT

Guys complain about home time and pay and waiting and this and that - yet they jump from one company to another - and all of their choices are companies of the same calibre...

Look at it this way -

trucking companies are like restaurants - and we are waiters and cooks...

you start out at taco bell / McDonald's level...

you will not find a better life by going to burger king - or to crystal/white castle...

same crap - different uniform.

you HAVE TO STEP UP to a better level of trucking...

the big entry level trucking companies have very little to offer an experienced driver (except to use them to train more drivers).

there are trucking companies that are mid level restaurant types...

i.e. a lot of smaller local companies that DO NOT HIRE STUDENTS...

these trucking companies are kinda like the TGIF / Ruby Tuesday / Applebys of the trucking world...

you have to know how to wait tables and work line chef to work here
(already know the basics)...

when you move up - you will find a whole new set of rules and respect.

Moving up does not always mean moving to a Union job either -
Moving up may mean moving on to getting yourself a small local job - or even getting your own authority... (did that for 5 years - and it WORKS if you have half a brain and can manage your check book).


Then there are the dream jobs that give you everything you always wanted...

they are hard to find - but they are out there - I have a buddy who loves flatbed's - and big shiny trucks...

he found a local guy that has both - and brokers jet aircraft engines from the local General Electric plant...

he gets paid EXTREMELY well - and runs in a 600 mile radius of home... (usually drops at airports and military bases...)

My take on this all if that if you have more than a year OTR experience - that there are jobs that will offer you a lot more than what you have now - and deliver on their promises...

i.e. - while walking through the parking lot of a Petro the other day I kinda chuckled at how many trailer doors advertised

"MORE MONEY _ MORE HOME TIME"

or

"WE PAY THE MOST"



all a bunch of BS to get you to join their fast food trucking company.

 

Schneider is great company to work for.

 

In a few years you will say that

"SCHNEIDER is a great company to start with"

like all entry level jobs - you WILL outgrow Schneider - and when you need more in terms of job satisfaction and pay and bennies and hometime - you will look to move on.


No shame in that -


just the truth for most drivers.

 

That's a darn good analogy, Latanea! Two thumbs up.

 

Someone mentioned that Schneider has some programs for Vets that will add some money. Where can I find out about that? Is that only for recently discharged Vets? I already drive a pumpkin truck and I have been out of the Army since 1989 but it sure would be nice to get a little extra compensation for 13 + years time in service!

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/schneider/

There might be something in this area about your question.