School Progress

Well, 4 days into my school and as of today, I have passed all of my test. As soon as I can get printed and background check done, I'll have every endorsement except for the passenger stuff. Have no intention of ever driving a bus. And since I already have my class A, I don't have to worry about anything else, just ride out the next three weeks of class.

What companies should I be looking at for a first time OTR driver? Any to stay clear of? Not real concerned about home time, but would like to get home every two or three weeks anyway. I am looking for nice equipment (don't want to live in a junk pile), a rider policy for more than just my wife, and would like a pet policy (but not a deal breaker). I figure pay will be pretty much even across most companies for a greenhorn.

Nice job on acing the endorsement tests. Try to learn what you can in the next weeks at school. I'd suggest Schneider Bulk but we don't allow pets, and riders are allowed only after 6 months of employment. If you can accept that, go be a pumpkin tanker yanker! Awesome training, awesome company, awesome pay. PM me and let me know if you have any specific questions.

Nice job on acing the endorsement tests. Try to learn what you can in the next weeks at school. I'd suggest Schneider Bulk but we don't allow pets, and riders are allowed only after 6 months of employment. If you can accept that, go be a pumpkin tanker yanker! Awesome training, awesome company, awesome pay. PM me and let me know if you have any specific questions.

I didn't know Schneider had a bulk side. I pulled some bulk rigs with McCorkle truck lines several years ago. Frac sand mostly. I'll check them out, thanks.

Yep. We have about 900 bulk drivers. 3rd or 4th largest liquid bulk carrier in the USA. Almost all liquid bulk but there are a few dry bulk drivers who do frac sand in the boom areas.