Schneider bulk drivers?

I figured id bring this topic back since Im wondering the same thing since I got a job offer today from Schneider in the bulk division. The recruiter told me it pays well... but from what I read in past threads it seems the bulk guys arent seeing very many miles. Ive heard they also dont let the bulk drivers take their trucks home, which I dont know how well that would work out for me.

 

Thanks! Im still not sure if I want to do bulk. I dont know If I want to get use to all the different driving habits over normal van trailers.

 

The recruiter said they were willing to hire me on for bulk at my age, but she gave me the option of dry van so Im just going to stick with that.

 

The recruiters at Schneider will tell u what u want to hear. Schneider has a terminal in Edwardsvillle Ill right outside of stlouis where i live. The lady told me they were hiring for a Walmart account which would have me home alot of nights. I actually went over there to check the place out and verify what she told me. The manager told me they only do OTR and tankers there. Most drivers are out for 2 weeks straight.

 

Did you go to the Edwardsville terminal or the Walmart OC? Most drivers out of Edwardsville, whether van or bulk are OTR drivers home every 2 weeks. Most drivers out of the Walmart DCs are home between 2 nights a week and almost everynight, depending on how far away they live from the DC. If you want to work hard and only take 10 hour breaks and live further away from the OC, then it's not worth it to drive home for your breaks, but if you live close by and especially if you want to take more than 10 hour breaks, you can be home every night. Recruiters aren't really allowed to say you'll be home most nights, because it's not guaranteed.

I'm a Schneider driver on the Target dedicated account in Urbana, IL, btw.