Starting Pay For Schneider

"Quick, what country is directly south of Canada? South of that border!"

I didn't know the Mexicans pay $40K!

Se habla Espanol?

When I went to sit with the owner of the private driving school I'll be attending in December, he was saying that Schneider's hire his students at $60 000/year. I told him "the paper says UP TO $60,000.....he said "no, they start you at $60,000" and I still believe I'm right. Now, does a trucker's salary varies because of the region he/she lives in, within a same company? Or are the drivers all paid the same salary regardless of where they are located? For example, New England has higher salaries than say...Florida or the Carolina's, because the cost of living is higher.

Yes, their pay scale is based on the area that you live in. With that said I live in NJ which is pretty expensive. The highest paid entry level job in my area that Schneider offers is a team run for Ford. Home time is more than weekly, and the average a first year driver makes is 62k. It ranges based on the job your applying for. I figured out what I should be getting if I average what they say per week and not sitting with a broken truck. It seems to range from 52k to 62k a year. To me that is great. To be honest I will be stoked to hit 45k. Ol from talking to other Schneider drivers and being a part of Schneider for a very tiny bit, they do try and do what they say. They don't fluff it and do their best to keep the numbers accurate based on a new driver working. I remember listening to a recruiter from TMC, and I couldn't stand the guy. You can tell he was full of it. There are only two colors black and chrome. I see how they treated my friend who graduated from their program and told him sorry we decided we don't need you. Schneider took him, and he is running hard. Their loss!!!! Sorry for the small rant!

Second Chance, I was planning on going to Carlisle for training with Schneider in January. I am in Jersey as well. I was told about a regional run to Maine, Amazon regional, and a paper company run to name a few. It seems from what I read, that they have their act together as a company, and treat their drivers pretty well. Are you still happy with the job?

Second Chance, I was planning on going to Carlisle for training with Schneider in January. I am in Jersey as well. I was told about a regional run to Maine, Amazon regional, and a paper company run to name a few. It seems from what I read, that they have their act together as a company, and treat their drivers pretty well. Are you still happy with the job?

I personally think they are great, helpful and very respectful. I was doing teams, which I don't suggest. Hard time sleeping and hard to trust a driver unless you are very close. Pay was great! My codriver was afraid of mountains and bridges - to the point of sacrificing safety. He was fine in the Midwest, but we got to Pa, and he was freaking out. I can't imagine California with him...lol. Anyway, I will be leaving as I cannot be away from my family, I thought I could do it for a short time until I got experience, but I can't. I give credit to those that can!

I have an opportunity as a class b with dry ice, Airgas. I am going to pursue that. As for Schneider I think they truly are great with many opportunities! Carlisle was great, and they treat you well! Good luck!

Second Chance, I was planning on going to Carlisle for training with Schneider in January. I am in Jersey as well. I was told about a regional run to Maine, Amazon regional, and a paper company run to name a few. It seems from what I read, that they have their act together as a company, and treat their drivers pretty well. Are you still happy with the job?

I personally think they are great, helpful and very respectful. I was doing teams, which I don't suggest. Hard time sleeping and hard to trust a driver unless you are very close. Pay was great! My codriver was afraid of mountains and bridges - to the point of sacrificing safety. He was fine in the Midwest, but we got to Pa, and he was freaking out. I can't imagine California with him...lol. Anyway, I will be leaving as I cannot be away from my family, I thought I could do it for a short time until I got experience, but I can't. I give credit to those that can!

I have an opportunity as a class b with dry ice, Airgas. I am going to pursue that. As for Schneider I think they truly are great with many opportunities! Carlisle was great, and they treat you well! Good luck!

Hey Second Chance, we haven't head from you in a while. Good luck with the new gig!

Safe travels.

Second Chance, I was planning on going to Carlisle for training with Schneider in January. I am in Jersey as well. I was told about a regional run to Maine, Amazon regional, and a paper company run to name a few. It seems from what I read, that they have their act together as a company, and treat their drivers pretty well. Are you still happy with the job?

I'll hit my one year mark w/Schneider @ end of year. No plans to leave and they keep treating me well.

Good luck!