Schneider Intermodal Good Or Bad?

Is anybody running intermodal out of Worcester,MA? Looking to run regional. What's involved with the training in Chicago? How much different is a container vs van? Do they handle different?

 

I do not run out of Mass I am out of Pa if you run regional you still can be home 3 to 4 nights a week plus your two days a week. As far as training in Chicago it is very good a lot of good info plus you will drive two days with a trainer to show you the in and outs of rail yards. It is very easy if you know how to drive

 

Did you ever take this job out of Worcester? I'm currently looking into the same thing but Local instead of regional.

 

No I didn't. Schneider did not hire me because of a dropped trailer in 2009.It was my own fault for not telling them about it in the begining.(I completely forgot about it!) But rules are rules I guess.

 

quick question, does runnning intermodal require hazmat

 

They just sent out a message that by the first of the year you must have haz mat and tanker on your CDL. I already have both... so no big deal.

 

getting into intermodal tanks now. Hazmat was a quasi-requirement to begin with BUT they werent sticklers for it. Best to have all the endorsements yo can get to leave yourself open to whatever good job presents itself.

 

Nice advice.
Thank you.
:smt006

 

Nice advice
Thank you
:smt006

 

Yes you will need hazmat but they give you time to get it. You do not need it to be hired