Yeah it’s a great starter company. I stayed 18 months my first year OTR out of Charlotte OC after my first year I went dedicated 68 cpm + 2 extra cents. It was for Joann’s NE DMV I actually enjoyed doing dedicated. It’s good to get that yr under your belt then you can move to another account. Dedicated really help perfect my parking which is very important!
Schneider invited me to training then after having my info for a month before hand and being in training for 2 weeks, they sent me home saying they had a problem with my background check. And have been trying to collect the cost of training. I told them I’m happy to come and finish training and work . I’m waiting to see how seriously they try to collect. They seem to be bringing in people and not finishing the training but trying to make money off of them. I wouldn’t trust them. I promise for those thinking I did something wrong and not saying so . I did not do anything wrong. The Charolette trainers liked me and I was very far ahead of others Schneider has issues
I hope you like Flatbedding! Some guys from my CDL class went to flatbed companies. I know they liked that tarp pay. I've followed a few YOutubers that started out in Dry "Can" and moved onto to flatbed. Who knows.. maybe I'll do that. I'm only a little worried about lugging around the 90 pound tarps
rookie Southwest OTR driver here. PA must be the California of the East. It's 55 on so many roads, and mountains everywhere! Oh, and truck stops are so small compared to Texas!
thanks for watching! Yes, i am a little nervous about flatbed. going to driving split axels which will be new, and learning how to tarp/strap. I was in great shape pre OTR, not so much anymore. i will be uploading videos as soon as I complete training, let you know if its worth it!
How is doing mountain driving in the winter? I’m a rookie driver that hasn’t been through a winter yet but can’t imagine doing those long steep grades without jakes.
@@AC-pg9ws it’s not bad. I have chained up twice. Once over Donner and once in Washington. I was light both times which helped. Just really slow it down before the drop, especially when heavy. The worst is I80 through Donner and in Wyoming.. I assume Schneiders policy is still, if you have to chain you DONT have to go if you don’t feel comfortable.
Thanks man for this video! I have 6 months of experience with my uncle and i turn 21 here in December. Gonna do some local dedicated work with them soon!
I start with Schneider Monday morning. Any tips? I plan on getting the training and starting with them for my first three months just to get that experience under my belt then bracing l branch off.
@@kydveli I’d try to stick with them for at least 6 months, it doesn’t look good to company hop (unless your planning on working for a family friend, or have a for sure gig) pays gonna suck at first, but you gotta push through it. Just pay attention and ask your trainer as many questions as you can think of. The in house course was good, but once you go out on the trainers truck for week, you’ll learn way more. Go slow, don’t hit shit and you’ll be good. Schneider is very forgiving as long as you don’t hit shit. Good rule of thumb is try and shut down when you have only 2 hours left on your clock, especially if you’re in CA. They usually give you plenty of time for appointment times, and even if you miss it they’ll understand your new. The first six months you’re just trying survive hahaha. Best of luck, you got this
Thank you for your perspective
Nice brother , good to see new truckers on the road 💪🏻🔥
Yeah it’s a great starter company. I stayed 18 months my first year OTR out of Charlotte OC after my first year I went dedicated 68 cpm + 2 extra cents. It was for Joann’s NE DMV I actually enjoyed doing dedicated. It’s good to get that yr under your belt then you can move to another account. Dedicated really help perfect my parking which is very important!
Are you still with shneider
Schneider invited me to training then after having my info for a month before hand and being in training for 2 weeks, they sent me home saying they had a problem with my background check. And have been trying to collect the cost of training. I told them I’m happy to come and finish training and work . I’m waiting to see how seriously they try to collect. They seem to be bringing in people and not finishing the training but trying to make money off of them. I wouldn’t trust them. I promise for those thinking I did something wrong and not saying so . I did not do anything wrong. The Charolette trainers liked me and I was very far ahead of others Schneider has issues
I hope you like Flatbedding! Some guys from my CDL class went to flatbed companies. I know they liked that tarp pay. I've followed a few YOutubers that started out in Dry "Can" and moved onto to flatbed. Who knows.. maybe I'll do that. I'm only a little worried about lugging around the 90 pound tarps
rookie Southwest OTR driver here. PA must be the California of the East. It's 55 on so many roads, and mountains everywhere! Oh, and truck stops are so small compared to Texas!
thanks for watching! Yes, i am a little nervous about flatbed. going to driving split axels which will be new, and learning how to tarp/strap. I was in great shape pre OTR, not so much anymore. i will be uploading videos as soon as I complete training, let you know if its worth it!
How is doing mountain driving in the winter? I’m a rookie driver that hasn’t been through a winter yet but can’t imagine doing those long steep grades without jakes.
@@AC-pg9ws it’s not bad. I have chained up twice. Once over Donner and once in Washington. I was light both times which helped.
Just really slow it down before the drop, especially when heavy. The worst is I80 through Donner and in Wyoming.. I assume Schneiders policy is still, if you have to chain you DONT have to go if you don’t feel comfortable.
Thanks man for this video! I have 6 months of experience with my uncle and i turn 21 here in December. Gonna do some local dedicated work with them soon!
Hm are the bonuses
so how's the new job?
@@CarryMePlz2239 just finished training! Literally get my truck tomorrow. Video coming soon
I start with Schneider Monday morning. Any tips? I plan on getting the training and starting with them for my first three months just to get that experience under my belt then bracing l branch off.
*then branching
@@kydveli I’d try to stick with them for at least 6 months, it doesn’t look good to company hop (unless your planning on working for a family friend, or have a for sure gig) pays gonna suck at first, but you gotta push through it.
Just pay attention and ask your trainer as many questions as you can think of. The in house course was good, but once you go out on the trainers truck for week, you’ll learn way more. Go slow, don’t hit shit and you’ll be good.
Schneider is very forgiving as long as you don’t hit shit. Good rule of thumb is try and shut down when you have only 2 hours left on your clock, especially if you’re in CA. They usually give you plenty of time for appointment times, and even if you miss it they’ll understand your new. The first six months you’re just trying survive hahaha.
Best of luck, you got this
If im flown out abd finish the course how will my living situation work im new to trucking
Like say I finish up their entire course and I get a job wherever I end up will they provide a spot to kick it until I can get my own apt
Does Schnieder let you take part of your pay as per diem to save on taxes?
@@grimmtruth I don’t think they have that when I was there. Melton does though
Yes they do, unless you do local or California drivers
Do they have regional?
@@DearhRATTLE yes !
New sub, also that's crazy you can't wear headsets that's ridiculous
@@dukedaman9705 it was a big don’t ask don’t tell policy. Almost all driver had them that I had seen
@@Ode2squatchyy ok thanks so I won't ever mention that again
You complain a lot