Seeking input on driving for Schneider

I'm a rookie driver with CDL-A seeking input on driver experiences driving for Schneider. I hear they have a great training program and are as good as anywhere else for getting experience.Thanks.

 

I live in the Metro Detroit area and would prefer Tankers (OTR or Regional) but realistically, don't think that's an option for rookie drivers according to the experience (2yrs---some 1 yr) requirements I've read on company websites. Dry van Regional would be my second choice On the Schneider forum (thanks Ubu) I've read a great thread from dieselfuelonly (DFO) on his misadventures with the Big Pumpkin as a newbee company driver. (He went on to become a O/O with Schneider's IC program and is happy). So I'm thinking a smaller carrier might be better in some respects. I know that each carrier has its warts yet am trying to avoid, if possible, being just a number out there among a carrier's 4,000 other drivers....if possible. Just wanna get that first year or two in without getting jacked around too badly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

DFOs thread: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-hops-on-schneiders-ic-choice-program.230612/

 

In addition to the outfits mentioned above

Groendyke (submitted app.)
Schneider Bulk (outside of hiring area)
Trimac (knocking on their door tomorrow)
SVTN (Tx, La ,Al. hiring area)
Kuperus (ouside hiring area)
Tyson Foods (9 mos or more OTR req.)

I saw you recently posted in the-----Best Companies To Start With Thread:
Don Hummer
Martin Bros (6 mos OTR req.)
MCT Transportation
Frey Miller
JBS
Navaho Express
Decker Truckload
Pride Transport
Earl Henderson
James H. Clark
Howard Transportation
Dutch Maid Logistics

Starting to check them out.
So again, Thanks for the Leads!