Starting at Schneider

Discussion in 'Schneider' started by Cherokee65, Jan 22, 2025.

  1. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    I think Schneider is a great company. There’s a lot of opportunities. My advice is be safe, always be safe. SNI has a general goal for drivers to achieve at least 7.5 hours driving a day, for most accounts. So it is absolutely not necessary to run your clock out every day. It’s also totally fine to work more than 7 hours. Ask lots of questions and take notes. Be safe, very safe. Incidents can hinder your growth at this company. What’s your job going to be?

    Congratulations and good luck
     
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  3. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Thank you so much!! I’m a very safety conscious driver. My last accident was in 1988, my last speeding ticket was 7 years ago. I’ll be a regional dry van driver. 37 states east of Denver. I’m not looking forward to NYC, but hey, if that’s where I’m needed, then I’ll just make the best of it.
     
  4. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    Will this be your first CDL A job?
     
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  5. 1catfish

    1catfish Road Train Member

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    good luck driver,stay safe.
     
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  6. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Schneider never dispatched me to NYC.

    I did spend a good bit of time across the river....in Jersey, however.

    I did Long Island a few times as well, also.

    Ahhhhhhh....good times (NOOOTTT!!)....:p

    -- L
     
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  7. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    If memory serves correctly -- Schneider will not force dispatch you to NYC, as a brand new driver.

    If you do go later....after you get some experience -- just trip plan the NYC part VER-RY carefully. Use the Trucker Rand-McNally atlas (along with feedback from others...like @gentleroger) to look for truck-restricted routes, & low clearance issues on the way to your final destination.

    Basically -- anything in that area with the word "Parkway" in its name is a "no go" for big rigs.

    -- L
     
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  8. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Yes. I had a lot of people who were saying that it’s a hard lifestyle and that a lot of people don’t make it. I worked in construction for 30+ years and lived out of a suitcase. I also was homeless for 8 months in 2011 and lived in a F-350 regular cab pickup. I spent 3-4 weeks at a time out of state and home 3-4 days and then right back out but we worked 7 days a week and 14-16 hours a day. I’m kind of already used to being gone from home and working very long hours.
     
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  9. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    :D
     
  10. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Light Load Member

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    Thank you for the information and advice. I plan on getting a truckers atlas as soon as money allows.
     
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  11. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Medium Load Member

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    Your prior experience will be helpful, but remember you’re a rookie again. Try your best to revert back to “student” and stay learning as long as you can. It’s easy to get comfortable, but there is SO MUCH to learn. The learning goes far beyond what you’ll need for the first few months at your first job. Stay humble, be eager to learn, and get rid of any ego. An ego will cause accidents, tickets, or worse.

    My first mistake I made was over packing when going out with my trainer. Only take what you will need, keep it small. You’ll need to sleep so make sure you’re comfortable for that. You’re almost certainly going to stop at a Walmart with your trainer, especially if you ask. If you don’t then rest assured you’ll be able to get home soon after you’re out of the trainers truck. You’ll be fine, just keep your head on a swivel and keep a positive attitude.
     
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