Nervous about orientation at Schneider.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kieryus, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. JoeTruck

    JoeTruck Heavy Load Member

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    You will be fine. If you are not comfortable doing anything tell your trainer.
     
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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    The people that responded and know a little about Schneider, you need to contact them and bug them about details of orientation. That’s where your greatest chance of getting sent home will be.

    Usually, most companies will have their own DOT physicals, drug and alcohol tests, and driving test. Problems in any of these areas in orientation and you’re out.
     
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  4. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    You'll be fine.
    The rest of us were.
    Happy trails
     
  5. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Heavy Load Member

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    Im guessing your biggest worry is the road test. Just go slow and make full stops and for gods sake dont pull out onto any roads until its clear. The road test instructor will be forgiving of most things as long as he feels you are safety minded, he will know you are going with a trainer.
     
  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Mind your curbs...
     
  7. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Heavy Load Member

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    As you walk up to the truck ask him if you should do a pretrip, he'll probably say no cause he already did it, so just do a QUICK walk around. Familiarize yourself with controls (wipers if any chance of rain) and adjust seat and mirrors. Jake brake off and range selector down. Make sure truck and trailer are straight when you adjust your mirrors.
     
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  8. sealevel

    sealevel Road Train Member

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    @gentleroger would be a good one to ask. He is a trainer there. It is a accelerated training program for sure. Sink or swim, but they won't use you for teaming purposes disguised as training. Don't know how long you have before orientation but sometimes you can go back to your school, offer them 100 bucks and they will let you knock the rust off if it would ease your mind. They are a good starter company.
     
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  9. gentleroger

    gentleroger Road Train Member

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    You will be fine at Schneider.

    Even if you are let go for skill issues, you can quickly get on with Roehl, etc.

    Its roughly an 18 day orientation.

    First 2 weeks is at an OC. You will be taught how to do things the Schneider Way. A little rust at the beginning is no problem, especially because you will be in an AMT. Watch your mirrors, square off your turns, drive the trailer. The training group will help you with any deficiencies.

    You will spend a little less than 1/2 the time in the classroom covering soft skills. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY PAY ATTENTION ANF ASK QUESTIONS.

    There ARE stupid questions, but they need to be asked. I gaurantee that someone else has the same stupid question but is too afraid to ask. You will be expected to be familar with the tablet, the HOS, and the basics of trip planning when you get on the road with your TE.

    At the end you will gave 5-7 days on the road with a trainer. You will do 80% of everything. Most of the time the trainer drives is to give you time to do the trip plan.

    Just based on the fact that you found this forum you will do fine. Stay relaxed, don't get caught in your own head. Pop over to the Schneider sub forum and post in the "chat room". It is pretty quiet these days, but posting there will get you responses from a lot of good people. Or tag me and I will do what I can.
     
  10. Rocknroller4

    Rocknroller4 Road Train Member

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    I was in the same position. I did a recent road test and it wasn't a big deal as I thought it would be. The only thing I was worried about was my corners/turns. You have to make sure to watch your speed and clearance. Make sure you are going the right speed when you enter a corner that way you can add gas and not keep hitting the brake. Not good when you're loaded.
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    You'll be fine if you can pass a hair follicle drug test.
    Schneider has their own refresher course, so they know how to deal with you.
     
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