Looking at SNI

I am starting with them. I just got off my trainer's truck and doing my final testing on Wednesday. I don't have any other trucking companies experience to compare them, but as far as companies in general, they seem pretty stand up.Everyone has been very nice and informative. It is not the atmosphere I was expecting at all. I think you could do a lot worse. I was at the Carlisle, PA OC just last week doing my 10. It is one of the nicer OC's as far as I could tell. The temperatures up there were still pleasant compared to what we are getting here in TN.

The interview is no big deal. The recruiter just goes over your background with you. It is more of a get to know you conversation. Then you are transferred to someone in Medical/Safety to ask you medical info questions.

I am happy so far with my choice of Schneider. Maybe not all people feel the same, but so far it has been a very positive experience.

I will do my final testing in the West Memphis, AR OC and should be getting my truck soon after.

Good luck to you.

 

I've been with SNI for a year and a half. Yep, they may be called a starter company, but I've met many drivers and others that have well over 20 years here.
Now, I'm having to leave them. SNI has done nothing to influence my decision, it's all on me. They've done all but stand on their head in a corner for me.
That said, you could do a whole lot worse than these guys, been there, done that.
Dedicated runs always sound good. If that's what you would like, go for it!! If at a later time you should change your mind, in my experience, they will try to help you out.
Good luck to ya!!

 

I've passed my stress test Sunday and I passed my road test today. So all that is left now is learning about SNI's proceedures and policies. I guess third time is the charm.

 

Good luck to ya!!! Yep, sometimes the third one IS the charm!!

 

What do you mean you are leaving? I understand your situation at home, I know you have responsibilities there, but I thought you had worked that out. Well, I guess I should take a different tone. You are your own man and can determine yourself what you need to do for your family. I hope and pray that things improve with your wife. As I spoke to you before, it would be very difficult for me to go through what you are facing.

I thank you very much for your guidance and help as I am being transformed into a pumpkin head. Schneider will certainly experience a loss when you come off your DBL's driver board.

 

Good luck. I know you are anxious to get back out there with your husband.

 

I got on the truck with my trainer the Tuesday after Memorial day. I was with him until the following Saturday. He had scheduled hometime that weekend. I met back with him the following Monday and we stayed out until this past Saturday. So I was on the truck eleven days all together.

I am to be on the Regional team out of West Memphis, AR. I have been thinking about dedicated, but at the same time, I am really looking forward to seeing different landscapes of this part of the country. I think with dedicated, you pretty much see the same things. I like things a little less predictable.

 

Thanks Harrison. Yeah, we had it all worked out, it would have been a great gig. But then I got a few phone calls from a couple neighbours, and talked to the head of a local organization that I'd been working with. Everyone, and I mean all of them, were saying that Jan really needs constant supervision. I guess I knew this all along, but kept denying it.

My DBL has offered me all sorts of options, but none would really work well up where we live. So, I'm doing what was suggested, and finish up whatever FMLA I've left. He assured me as well, that I would be highly recommended for rehire. I've worked with SNI the same as with anyone, but never have had that said to me!!

Thanks for those words of kindness, it was definitely appreciated.
And you're very welcome, it's a poor person that can't take the time to help another.
Hey, look at it like this, you can take my place, and get that Volvo!!