Returning after 6 yrs. Talking to schneider

What did the recruiter tell you about being with a trainer?
There's other choices that may take you also.
Freymiller
Transport America

Overall Schneider has a pretty good reputation.

 

I was going with Schneider but ran into a medical issue that prevented it. I was told as an experienced driver I may or may not need a trainer due to not having OTR experience. If I had to have one it was going to be for 18 days including some classroom training in ATL. Over all they seemed to be one of the best big companies to go with from my research. They did start a little on the low end of cpm compared to the company I ended up with.

 

You've been off the road for 6 years so you will most likely have to be out for the entire time. I drove for Schneider..let me tell you now, THEY ARE VERY DISORGANIZED!!! If you aren't running TEAMS, they don't give a crap about you.

 

What company are you with now if I may ask?

 

I did several stints with Schneider. First time, I had been out of a truck for five years. Didn't have to go with a trainer at all; think they started me at 36cpm.

They're just like any other company out there; be forewarned that they are quite disorganised, especially nights/weekends. If you decide on Schneider, see if you qualify for regional or Home Run.

 

Star Transportation out of LaVergne, TN. I'm still on stand by waiting for Nissan to start back up so I can get on the road with my trainer. I was surprised to find out that we actually get paid while we are on stand by the same as we are in training. I have to ride with him for up to a week, then I get my truck.

 

I started from scratch with Schneider several years ago and spent about a week and a half with my trainer. That's all I needed and the norm back then was 2 or 3 weeks. I seriously doubt Schneider has become more thorough over the last decade.