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Rolloff Vs Schneider

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by J-Dub, Apr 30, 2017.

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  1. Apr 30, 2017 #1
    J-Dub

    J-Dub Light Load Member

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    As the title says. Got to make a decision by tomorrow. Local rolloff company, 12-14 hours a day 5 days a week. Versus. Schneider regional home every weekend for the 36 hour reset. I did the math, about the same pay rate weekly (at the minimum Schneider guaranteed miles a week of 1800 miles).

    My dilemma. Yeah rolloff is home daily, with enough time to shower, eat and sleep. Class B work. Schneider is class A work and I can put my time in and go local with saia, Estes, etc after a year. Rolloff, no opportunity to move up really.

    What would you do? I'm a new cdl holder (with all endorsements even hazmat) and want to put my cdl to good use and not waste time. Have wife and 3 daughters. That's another deciding factor. She said "do wat you want to do" but I'm torn here.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2017 #2
    SHOJim

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    Which job has better benefits?
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2017 #3
    J-Dub

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    Schneider
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2017 #4
    SHOJim

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    I say if Schneider has better benefits and will result in
    a local job with Saia, Estes, ABF down the road then that's what I would do. Just make sure family is ok with you being gone even if it's a few days at a time.
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2017 #5
    Longarm

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    Schneider hands down.

    Got the A exp. and move on.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2017 #6
    Ricco1689

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    All things considered, pay is the same, better bennies and home at least every weekend. Get that trailer experience. You'll be able to write your own ticket down the line.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2017 #7
    flybynight12

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    this isnt hands down op if you live in a metropolitian area roll off may be better it could open up the door to garbage driver for waste management or something along the lines of that
     
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  10. Apr 30, 2017 #8
    Aradrox

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    I would probably be tempted at the rolloff simply cause that is what my dad drove and it would remind me of riding with him he passed In 02
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2017 #9
    Badmon

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    Don't be fooled man. You have a class A CDL. You can ALWAYS get a class A job somewhere down the line if you choose. There are tons of rolloff semi-trailers around GA. I don't want to hear any crap about lack of experience. Class B experience is still CDL experience and counts for something plus I am a firm believer in where theres a will theres a way. Thats really a tough one though but if it were me with 3 girls at home I'd take the rolloff job
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2017 #10
    Landincoldfire

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    Family first! You will have a better chance in maintaining your relationship if you are home more.
     
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