schneider is the worst.

um, did this make sense to anyone else?

 

"Originally Posted by anthony_burgess06
schneider think their are the only ones that have driver around their fingers and playing god .if they keep it up god can end the their buss. to just like he made us he can bring them do to size."

Translation:

Schneider thinks they are the only ones with their drivers wrapped around their fingers and playing God. If they keep it up, God can end their business. Just like He made us He can bring them down to size.

Hope this helps.

 

Thats sort of what I thought he was trying to say. Still doesn't make sense though. God can end anyone's business. Apparently, this driver doesn't like the fact that SNI can operate a business more efficiently than others.

 

If by efficiently, you mean can't get their drivers loads, send them home early, make average of 300 a week around 1200 miles a week. Then turn around and state not to idle no matter how hot it is outside (and refuse to get apus or any other method for cooling), because drivers arent supposed to be comfortable (Exact quote from safety in dallas), lower their speed when fuel was high yet when fuels recovered keep it lowered, then you've got Schneider national pegged!

 

Oh man, that's it in a nutshell. I was lucky to get 1900 miles a week, which is annoying considering all the advertising they still do and all the brand new trucks they just rolled out. I can understand idle restrictions to an extent, but when you're sitting all weekend in Georgia waiting for a load, it's kind of hard not to idle, that is unless you enjoy baking in your cab.

 

This is the first week in the 8 months my husband has worked here that he has managed to get 3200 miles in. Most weeks he would get 1200-1800. Miles here, they do not have. Unless you are bulk of course.

And the idling policy is retarded. This is, as far as I know, the only one of the large companies NOT getting APUS, and they LITERALLY expect you to sleep in truck stops to avoid idling the truck. A paraphrase from the safey man in Dallas. They do not care how hot it is. They do not care that you cannot sleep in a baking truck and that heat can cause serious body damage. They care only about that 25.00 a day they save making you not idle at all. Safety first my puerto rican behind. Its coming very soon the day they get sued because a dehydrated driver with a poor nights sleep kills someone.

 

I remember this last winter I was in a truck with no bunk heater. I was told that my idle had to be at 20% or less. Let's see, 20% of 24 hours is about 5 hours. So I either have to freeze the first half of the night, or the second half. Ridiculous. Needless to say, I don't work for them anymore. I'm surprised your husband has put up with it for 8 months, especially with miles like that.

 

This to me is reminiscent of the 70's in New York City (I was a kid) where the slumlords would milk a tenement of all it had (would not provide any services like heat or hot water to the tenants thereby illegally saving money) then abandon the building altogether.

I hope Schneider et al are not presaging the future state of this industry.

A tired driver is indeed an unsafe driver.

 

IROCUbabe,

I too am suprised that your husband has stayed there for as long as he has. The miles you speak of look like they don't really pay well. I really hope it gets better for both of you. Yes, for the most part, Schneider is just another junk OTR company. The only thing that differentiates them from others is the color of their trucks. Does the bulk division afford a better opportunity? If so, can he get on there?

How sad that they do not put APU's in their equipment as you have stated. If what you said is true, the idle policy is retarded. How can anyone get decent rest without being comfortable? Our A/C is set to come on at home at 4pm every day. It goes off at 11pm when the wife comes to bed. I know I can't sleep when it's either too warm or too cold. I don't think I am any different than you. I imagine that the same people who tell you not to idle are the same ones who go home every night and adjust the thermostat to make themselves comfortable. Talk about hypocricy!

I am sorry to say that it appears that Schneider doesn't really give a #### about their drivers. Just like 95% of the OTR companies out there. They are all about the same. Just different colored trucks.

I truly hope it gets better for you and yours.

Drive safe

 

I'm not convinced that DAC reports do much of anything other than give a company a reason NOT to hire you. That said...

I am a Schneider driver on a team dedicated account. All the same policies apply to me as do solo van drivers. My DBL has never said a word about whether or not we idle, the policy is that you MUST idle when it is cold for the benefit of yourself and the equipment. There is a bonus tied to idle time, and if you use it judiciously, you can idle quite a bit and still earn it.

Schneider has gone out of their way to be sure I'm being safe and well rested..in return I understand that the business requires more than just safe driving and on-time delivery. The equipment must be used optimally and cost savings need to be realized to keep the company profitable...I try to keep my out-of-route at 3-4% and minimize idling. As for the Qualcomm, i struggle with it like most everyone.

No one has ever said "you can"t idle" or accused me of disobeying policy (there isn't one on idling when it is warm) That doesn't mean you don't run across a dirtbag for a DBL on occasion, but I haven"t had any problems yet.