Best place to go as a new Schneider driver???

The issue for me is that I have been in the military for 24+ years and to be honest I am tired of moving. If I can pick one place and stay the rest of my life I would be a happy man. I have been to 10 different duty assignments and everyone just wants to get a house and settle down. I hear what you are saying and it might just come down to that but not what I want.

 

Already tracking about the recruiters!!! I know many of guys that were recruiters and they will tell you anything to get you in. Doesn't sound like they give you a lot of extra training just kind of want to get you out on the road. I have read people say they were just kind of tossed out there and didn't really feel ready for it. The one thing they did say was that they had a number to call and talk to trainers to give them a hand while out on the road. At least it is something I guess. Like you said, take notes!! I will and keep those forever!!! Never know when you need some info from a long time ago. Thanks for the info on the dedicated/intermadal. Just wanted some predictability I guess. The pay is a issue but not as bad as most just getting into it. I should be getting 3000 to 4000 bucks a month leaving the military with my retirement and apprenticeship pay so not that big of a struggle starting off. .

Thanks for your input and look forward to anything else you might offer up.

Thanks Mark

 

I figured Wisconsin is just like uper state New York. I was stationed at Fort Drum for 5 years and yes the winters were brutal at times but the family loved it and I have to admit once I got passed the first winter so did I . Now if it is a matter of not getting the mileage up there then I understand. Your thoughts on that.

 

That is kind of what I want too, home weekly or more. That is why I was thinking dedicated. Not looking at getting a million miles my first year but want the experience and to get a better understanding of the business. As far as searching for another job I don't think that me, at least I say that now. For the last 24+ years I never had a chance to just leave a company/ the Army!!! So I don't know how it will be when I start there but as I sit here today with the mind set I have learned with the military, time brings benefits, and you only get the time if you stick it out someplace. Just my way of thinking. I have looked at the Schneider page and you are right about the Intermodal, mostly experienced drivers. No issues, dedicated gives you a chance to see the same routes and might be better starting out to learn the driving and time management.