Profile For GeminiBob

I just met with a Schneider rep and was pretty impressed. Just to add to what Brett offered Schneiders pay scale is as follows for new drivers:

.34/mile + .02 bonus .36/mile + .02 bonus after 3 months .38/mile + .02 bonus after 6 months .40/mile + .02 bonus at 1 year

The bonus comes with no tickets, accidents, or pionts. Hope this helps. I live about 20 minutes from their headquarters in Edwardsville IL and they're having an open house this weekend so I'm going to stop by. I'll get as much info as I can and get feel for their company. So I might have some more info for you.

Any word on Schneider? I'm in limbo right now for tanker or flatbed with Schneider or TMC. I've got a week left before grad CDL school. I'm looking for the pay and good home time balance.

GeminiBob, do you know if there's a specific time in service you have to have in order to be eligible for troops to transport? Are you still active duty? Iv asked around but haven't been able to get a real solid answer. Maybe i should see a career planner, what do you think?

As long as you are eligible for GI Bill you should be eligible for the school. Talk to ACAP or just call Troops Into Transportation (TIT).

I did 14 years and got out August 2014. There's guys in class with me that's been out for longer and there are also active Soldiers on terminal leave.

I'm at the school in FT Benning, GA. There are other schools as well but they are fairly good as far as instructors. PM me if you need more info.

Ok, I'm new to CDL and OTR and have 1.5 weeks left of CDL School at Fort Benning, GA - Troops Into Transportation.

I'm currently looking at Schneider OTR Van or Tanker divisions for Eastern Region and I'm looking at TMC. IMMEDIATELY, I'm chasing the money, not worried about hometime as much right now so I'm under the impression I'm what most carriers are looking for....

My situation right now is true PRO vs CON between both companies. I understand everyone has an opinion, however I'm looking for current company drivers from both that can talk smart about the company and possibly in these divisions.

Pay per mile vs percentage pay? Reset time vs home time? Business leader issues vs planners or dispatchers? Retention for great drivers? Army Reserves monthly drill weekends?

I graduate from school 27 October 2015 and will be planning to go straight to carrier with X endorsements, HAZMAT & TANKER specifically.

I have 14+ years driving tractor trailers in the Army, non 88M mos. I was awarded and recognized for driving skills by the Army.

Please feel free to assist me in anything else I might not be thinking about. I'm ready to hit the road after graduation.

Thank you for your time and honesty.