Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

2 Weeks Before The Big Decision

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Brian402, Apr 21, 2023.

Page 1 of 4
  1. Apr 21, 2023 #1
    Brian402

    Brian402 Bobtail Member

    12
    19
    Apr 4, 2023
    0
    I'm about to officially decide where to get my CDL and then who to work for coming up really soon. My current plan is to work with Schneider as they pay for you to get your CDL but of course, lock you into a 9-month contract. Breaking the contract is 2k but my roommate went to Roadmasters and they charged him almost 8k! The 2k doesn't seem so bad compared to that. Schneider doesn't pay the best (or does any mega carrier) but I just want something that is simple and will get me my first year of experience. If anyone has any other recommendations that I shouldn't overlook please let me know! Thanks so much.
     
    Brian402, Apr 21, 2023
    Brian402, Apr 21, 2023
    #1
    Nahbrown, austinmike and Flat Earth Trucker Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Apr 21, 2023 #3
    cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

    3,513
    8,946
    Jan 19, 2008
    Berea, KY
    0
    9 months is not that long. And the Great Pumpkin has several types of trucking, in case you want to switch. Its a big company and has big company problems. But prolly a good starting point
     
    cuzzin it, Apr 21, 2023
    cuzzin it, Apr 21, 2023
    #3
    Speedy356, Just passing by, Nahbrown and 1 other person Thank this.
  4. Apr 21, 2023 #3
    MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

    1,307
    3,880
    Sep 12, 2017
    0
    9 month contract for a free license is a good gig, jump on it.
     
    MacLean, Apr 21, 2023
    MacLean, Apr 21, 2023
    #3
    Speedy356, Just passing by and austinmike Thank this.
  5. Apr 21, 2023 #4
    lual

    lual Road Train Member

    4,733
    8,493
    Oct 22, 2020
    SW Georgia
    0
    Schneider veteran here...

    Depending on where you live--you might well be able to do better than ol' "Big Orange".

    Tell us what city/state is the closest for you--& we might be able to suggest better.

    -- Lual
     
    lual, Apr 21, 2023
    lual, Apr 21, 2023
    #4
    Pepper24 and Flat Earth Trucker Thank this.
  7. Apr 21, 2023 #5
    Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

    19,330
    121,130
    Dec 18, 2011
    South GA
    0
    You could do worse.
    Good luck
     
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    #5
    austinmike and Flat Earth Trucker Thank this.
  8. Apr 21, 2023 #6
    Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

    4,716
    16,856
    Jun 29, 2016
    West Melbourne Florida
    0
    Just remember that any rookie mistakes will be held against you…so much so that you may have to be stuck there for years.
    Screw up enough and you’ll be booted from the truck possibly 1,000’s of miles from home..

    Good luck, save enough for a bus ride home :)
     
    Concorde, Apr 21, 2023
    Concorde, Apr 21, 2023
    #6
    tscottme Thanks this.
  9. Apr 21, 2023 #7
    Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

    19,330
    121,130
    Dec 18, 2011
    South GA
    0
    BS.
     
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    #7
    Nahbrown, austinmike, fishonron and 1 other person Thank this.
  10. Apr 21, 2023 #8
    Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

    4,716
    16,856
    Jun 29, 2016
    West Melbourne Florida
    0
    BS?

    I posted facts, if you don’t like hearing them, too bad.
     
    Concorde, Apr 21, 2023
    Concorde, Apr 21, 2023
    #8
  11. Apr 21, 2023 #9
    Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

    19,330
    121,130
    Dec 18, 2011
    South GA
    0
    Didn't see any 'facts'.
    Do enlighten us to how bad you have to screw up for Schneider to "boot you off the truck 1000 miles away from home".
    I'll bet real money this is interesting.
     
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    Opus, Apr 21, 2023
    #9
    4mer trucker, Judge and cuzzin it Thank this.
  12. Apr 21, 2023 #10
    Seth0194

    Seth0194 Light Load Member

    96
    118
    Mar 13, 2023
    North Florida
    0
    Get the CDL, put time in and move on.
     
    Seth0194, Apr 21, 2023
    Seth0194, Apr 21, 2023
    #10
    Speedy356, Just passing by and Nahbrown Thank this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 4