REALLY??? Will You Turn Down Questions From Rookies At Truck Stops Or Will You Answer A Question Or Two???
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@Scott O. I'm just looking for a company that has an open door policy and is willing to listen to the drivers when they make changes that will affect the drivers. Also I'm looking for a company that understands that with me its God, Wife,Kids, and then my job. I'm also looking for Longevity and with that I mean a low turnover rate and how many drivers come to the company and retire with that company. I wanna stay with the company I start with until I retire. I'm leaving my job that I've been with for 15 years because there closing. I know its BS with every company so I can look Over A lot but I also know that when I go in for something I give 1000% and Anybody who get me will be Glad they did because I put out a lot and its that way because I was raise by a Hard working man (My Grandfather) and its either go Hard or go Home type of attitude with me. People say they looking for Big money but if you work Hard and Dont Complain you'll get Big money!!!!!
One was Schneider but drivers don't make the company its the people running the company. Maybe he was having a bad day!!!Hi D-WASH, what companies did they work for?
Thank you, i know the one bad apple thing but would have thought he would have been happy to help as Schneider has a referral bonus. oh well could have been the bad day thing. better luck next time.
I am wrapping up my second week solo for Schneider. I'm open to any questions. However most are already answered somewhere on TT. I can attest that so far, Schneider has delivered everything promised. One thing Schneider has (others might too) are these Operating Centers (OC's) around the country. Drivers can get repairs, showers & laundry no charge. Plus they are very secure for overnight parking. Granted I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but so far I Love Schneider. Good luck! If you ask me questions it may take a day or two to reply. Gotta drive.
Hey Thanks A lot Steve!!! I'm glad to hear you say that Schneider kept their promise because again they are #1 on my list being that they hire new cdl drivers for their bulk division. I'm gung ho about driving tankers for them because I've read about their values in Safety and Training which that in itself is Big for me because I know ill be Ready when I go solo. Are you on OTR or you doing some regional stuff ? I'm looking to do regional out of Atlanta because I have a wife and 2 kids and im a church on sunday type of guy so I need a position to where I'm home weekly if not daiy. Since their company is so big do they force you to take OTR jobs because you're new? Be Safe out there Steve and get back with me when you can my friend!!!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
I am set for bulk training in Houston the 9th. got the 8 page osha form to fill out and am waiting for flight instructions and motel reservations. i was told i would fly from jax but i want to go from Savannah where i will be working out of so i can leave my car there and not pay 6 bucks a day storage in jax. oh well, i know recruiting is busy so maybe i will get a call tomorrow.
Way to go Michael!!! I understand man $6 can add up Fast!!! So is this with Schneider or another company? Please let us know how bulk training go in houston!!!
D-Walsh; I don't know much about the bulk. I did orientation in Atlanta. I'm OTR out two weeks home two days, out two weeks home three days. I'm dry van. In dry van you can be regional & get home every weekend but you gotta be back out Monday am even if you didn't get home til Saturday pm. If I get home Saturday pm because of running a load I still get my 2/3 days off. I have family & miss being @ church on Sunday but I'm doing it now so in ten years I have more say in my work schedule. Plus I keep God in my daily routine. If you train in Atlanta Eugene H & Marcus are excellent. @ CDL school I had two instructors retired from SNI. Safety First & Always.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
I hope this thread isn't being perceived as an indictment on Schneider. They're not my company, but as far as I know, they're a good and fair company, one that is more respectful to new drivers than other companies.
The fact is, the kind of people who post on this website, drivers who are helpful and proud of what they do, they are in the vast minority of what you will see out there. The people who will post here are people who love the job. The vast majority don't, they are in it for the money, they are selfish, rude and unprofessional, they set a gallon of **** next to the fuel pump, and they are the reason you have to take a 30.
Every company has that driver in vast abundance.
You need to have thick skin and a big stick out here, regardless of what company you're at.
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Hi D-WASH, what companies did they work for?