From Schneider (SNI) Training To CDL To 39K In 4 Weeks!

Schneider sent me to LA four weeks ago (Greyhound from Denver -- ICK!), put me up in a super nice hotel (Towne Place Suites by Marriot), provided breakfast and lunch for the next 14 days, a truck, diesel, and a half-dozen super-kick instructors.

Beginning of third week, fronted me $100 from my second paycheck and I went on the road with a T(raining)E(ngineer). Got paid $350 for the week.

SNI rented me a car to drive back to Denver at the beginning of last week. Got evaluated here, practiced backing, went on another road trip on my future route. Got paid $350 for that, too (minus the $100 loan).

SNI paid for my CDL testing today -- and I, ladies and gentlemen, am now a rookie trucker (God help you all) and will start my route and move to regular salary at the end of next week -- $695/wk.

Schneider is the freakin' BOMB as far as I'm concerned. I never signed any contract for service, but maybe they don't need it -- I already feel like I owe them more than I owe my parents. I'll gladly drive a Pumpkin for awhile, and perhaps a long while.

When I first came here, I labeled myself "Trick Or Truck" cause I was sorting through the various CDL scams. Well, now you can just call me "Truck" -- cause SNI is the real deal!

Caution: Training is tough (but fun); don't expect to be sent to California and lounge by the pool. 5 classmates dropped out or were asked to leave in the first 2 weeks. Lots of military (as mentioned here previously), but none too hard-##*ed.

Did I mention that I'm freakin' excited???
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I'm RIDICULOUSLY happy. You'd think I'd won an Academy Award or something. Sheesh!