Couldn't be more excited to say I'm packing my things to head to orientation in Indianapolis, IN! Begins Tuesday morning with pre-work screen, etc. can anyone tell me what this consists of? I'm young and in very good shape so I'm not concerned just curious as to what to expect. Then ill do my 5-7 days with a TE then one more week of classroom then off to Gary, IN to pick up my rig! What did y'all think of your TE's? I get along with most anyone just hoping there aren't an abundance of horror stories with TE's. as always any helpful advice is greatly appreciated! Look forward to running with y'all!
Have a couple more questions, being new to the profession and all, and since you guys are so helpful and patient with my rookie questions. How long do you have to run with Schneider before you are eligible for their lease program? And also I bought a cb a while back so I plan to take it to my oc with me and hook it up right away when i pick up my rig. Are the company trucks equipped with antennas or will I need to pull the ones off of my pickup? Thanks again in advance guys.
rule of thumb for company drivers going to lease program is 6 months but from what I understand it's a case by case basis could be a little less or a little more.. My recommendation is to at least do the 6 months to learn how SNI works and where the freight is.. once on the lease program you'll have to run the "legacy" program where your paid by the mile for around another 6months before option to go the choice board like we are on.. where you get paid percentage and pick your own loads.. Hope that helps.. As for the Cb from what I've seen all the trucks have built in factory antennas not the greatest in the world but will do for what you need it for
Well I've gotten SFI involved now on my truck repairs ;( the dealership told me today (4 days after they ordered the part and I dropped my truck off) that the part is on back order will not be here till 20th at earliest (( why they couldn't tell me this earlier I have no idea!! but they are replacing the whole def system on my truck.. says that they are having to do that on a lot of the 2014 trucks.. well get some time off and thank goodness SFI is working with me but still need to get to running where I'm making money instead of spending it lol..
Also please read the Day by Day adventures of a New OTR Solo Driver by deiselfuelonly He started on his first week out and we have all followed him in his journey. It will be helpful to you. Good luck.
I'm in Circleville, OH....heading to Garysburg, NC. I delivered 2 loads yesterday, one in Grove City, OH, and the other in Findlay, OH, both paid $11.34 CPM. Both loads were under 10,000 lbs.
My husband is heading out for Monday orientation in Green Bay! We are excited and looking forward to enjoying the choice program as much as everyone else seems to!
About $200 per axle/set depending on where you get it done. I got a set on my steers, it cost $210 installed at Petro in Effingham IL.
