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Anybody Work for Schneider LTL?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Surfer Joe, Nov 2, 2017.

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  1. Dec 3, 2017 #111
    Surfer Joe

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    Ya know guys, my main point of this entire thread wasn't to specifically elaborate about the Schneider LTL position.
    Rather, I am just another tortured soul reaching out to the rest of my... Brothers in Arms?... about what is going on with yet another big corporate takeover that has become such a dominating force in this country.
    The established, 'old school' (and largely union) companies cannot compete with a huge, and corporate controlled megalithic company such as Schneider if Schneider sets it's sights on the LTL industry.

    Example: OTR used to be a pretty good gig back in the day, then 'they' busted up the unions, employee pay dropped, and 'they' got to keep all the suddenly increased profits for themselves. It's really a very simple strategy; no employee pensions, low employee salary, and a workload with conditions that are based solely... solely...solely... on profits dramatically increase... profits.

    Look around; this same scenario has already gobbled up nearly everything around us; Big corporate control, no competition, and a government that is nearly completely on their payroll all mean pretty poor prospects for opportunity for all of us little people.
    Pay whatever price they demand and get paid whatever salary they demand.

    If Schneider gets its' foot in the door, (and it will) then there is no way that ABF, YRC, and most other LTL carriers are going to be able to compete... unless there is some serious 're-structuring' in regards to employee compensation.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2017 #112
    LtlAnonymous

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    Schneider would need DRASTICALLY different facilities to compete in LTL. Docks, for starters. Schneider just isn't built for large scale LTL currently.

    But yes, they did help destroy truckload. They're all terrible people. But it warms my black little heart that truckload is no longer profitable because the megas are all trying to outdo each other in keeping shipping rates depressed. Truckload will never again be truly profitable, the way the megas play the game.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2017 #113
    mickeyrat

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    its furniture.

    SNI is in no way set up for ACTUAL ltl. Nor will they ever be.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2017 #114
    Bob Dobalina

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    The only way Schneider could become a real LTL carrier is if they bought one. They don't have the equipment nor the network of terminals to do it. Not to mention the customers.

    Apparently, aquiring Watkins Shepard was a way to get some accounts. And those are garbage freight accounts that real LTL freight carriers would rather not deal with if possible (carpet and furniture). I'm not worried about them putting my company out of business. They don't know how to do what we do.
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2017 #115
    mickeyrat

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    snd the concept of 98 - 99% on time delivery is a foriegn theory to them.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2017 #116
    Bob Dobalina

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    Toyota forklifts would match their paint scheme. Something to consider.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2017 #117
    MACK E-6

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    Most freight lines expand by buying out other companies.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2017 #118
    Driver91

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    As far as docks go, most of watkins Shepard’s terminals are nothing more than a warehouse with docks. So they have all they need there. Plus they are opening home delivery terminals all over to take care of the final mile. Know they just opened one in MO somewhere around St Louis and there is also one in Memphis. Just for final mile.
    There is a lot of money in furniture final mile. And I mean a lot. It pays very well.
    Watkins Shepard was purchased because Schneider wanted the final mile company Lodeso. Which was owned by Watkins Shepard. All they wanted was final mile. This has nothing to do with them wanting to take over LtL companies like ABF, Conway, old dominion, etc.
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2017 #119
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    Amd I find it crazy that I seen schneider hauling a set of ups doubles
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2017 #120
    MACK E-6

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    I’ve seen that before, but not in quite a few years.
     
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