Start of Schneider orientation today

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Binder Minder, Apr 8, 2014.

  1. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Schneider requires drivers to double clutch but once he's got his own truck he can drive it how he likes.
     
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  3. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    It's easy. Just slightly press the clutch, shift into neutral, release clutch, slightly press clutch again and shift into gear. Floating is even easier.
     
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  4. scaredycat83

    scaredycat83 Bobtail Member

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    Yes he learned to drive floating and I just broke the news to him, lol." Honey you better hope old dogs can learn new tricks!"
     
  5. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Or you can pretend to move your left foot up and down lol
     
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  6. Little Eddy

    Little Eddy Medium Load Member

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    They can...just need the right bone for encouragement. I'm a Kibbles 'n Bits man myself...

    w.h.o. has a solid point...my TE was shifting and I used a flashlight to bust him...the perception of double clutching is just as good as double clutching if you don't grind and no one notices. During training you will be expected to double-c

    Met Binder Minder today...cat has class and wears a styling chapeau...about time style and sartorial elegance started to compete with greased stained wife-beaters and 4 day stubble.
    I can almost smell that truck which is waiting for me just beyond the next couple of days...DBL has already ok'd my request and started the paperwork for me to get a Merry Pranksters paint scheme...

    Little Eddy
     
  7. GA486

    GA486 Bobtail Member

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    Hi there..... We lucked out and started with Schneider National as a company driver, we then we moved over to the IC Choice program. If you would like to chat to my hubby, he would be more than happy to give you the info from the inside viewpoint...hope you love Schneider as much as we do....don't get me wrong, they have some problems like all companies do but for the most part, they are awesome!!!!!
     
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