Comments By HeavyHauler

Hey Chris. I'm really sorry to hear that. I enjoyed meeting you in Cory and was hoping our paths would cross again. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Richard

I aint done yet. I have plans on applying to other companies. I have your number and ThinkstooMuch number. We will all need to meet up one day and have a Ice Cold Pepsi. LOL

Well it is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that me and Schneider Bulk didn't work out. 8 of us started and I was the only one left after 8 days. They sent me home on the 23rd for Christmas but, unfortunately they decided not to bring me back. It was nothing bad, and I left on good terms. I was informed that I am rehire-able in the future.

The problem is that with having 2 knee surgeries, and having only 80% ROM (Range of Motion) in my left knee, they noticed that I have a hard time climbing on Tankers 2-6 times a day. They feel they are working in the best interest of me and the company, and recommended that I strengthen my knee further before attempting Tanker again.

The training was intense and phenomenal and I learned a great bit. Aint nothing like getting hit by 6,000 gallons of water surge. Darn-near knocked me into the steering wheel. Those of you interested in joining SNBC. You are making a great decision. Just didn't pan out for me unfortunately.

I'll keep y'all updated on whats next and who else I apply for. Oh, and ideas on other great companies to work for, please let me know.

Deweykid

I completed all my requirements for Schneider National, including going to the DMV to correct my MVR record. They said I had no endorsements, but my license says I do, and I passed all tests. So that was fun. I leave for Coraopolis PA on Thursday 12DEC2013 at 0935, arrive friday 13DEC2013 at 1135. I start training Saturday 14DEC2013 at 0700. I am excited and looking forward to starting a lustrous and hard earning career. I will try my best to keep y'all updated from my phone as I am leaving my laptop here for my kids and girlfriend so we can SKYPE.

Well after much hoops and flames to jump through. I finally got a date for orientation. I am scheduled to start orientation with Schneider Bulk on the 14th of December. I had to get a waiver and approval from 2 Dr's, and a physical therapist. I had to obtain a full medical chart 2x on BOTH of my left knee surgeries. I had to get approval for my patella stabilizing knee brace and support (which I did not), or get the Dr. to give me one without any kind of metal in it. All in all, I had to spend over $350.00 for all of this. Why so much? I do not have medical insurance and it was all out of pocket.

I faxed everything in and got my approval last Monday the 4th of December. I took my physical and DOT drug test and respiratory test. THEY SHAVED MY ARMPITS for a hair follicle test. She gave me razor burn, and then said "I bet you wont make fun of women shaving their under arms again huh?" I have never made fun of women shaving their underarms!!!! But I passed it all. I'm now trying to hunt down all my military issued cold-weather gear for when I go to Coraopolis PA.

I'm excited and a little nervous about this now. David Galkin aka ThinksTooMuch has been extremely helpful with answering all my questions. He truly is a valuable resource to TruckingTruth.com Brett. I will keep y'all posted as the events unfold on the start of a wonderful and lustrous career with Schneider.

Chris/Deweykid

John, Melton did the same exact thing to me. I am medically retired USMC and had an average score of 96.4% in my CDL school. Melton set me up for Orientation the week after my graduation. When I called to let them know I had received my CDL they told me that my application had been denied. When asked why, they told me that they decided to hire a more qualified applicant. That applicant was my friend who finished his 5 week training with Stevens Transport. I asked who his recruiter was and it was mine. They called him 10 MINUTES to offer him a job before I called. So yeah.....totally a screwby.

I have been waiting for Schneider to email/call me from their medical dept. to see if I can get a waiver for my patella stabilizer knee brace. I was told last Thursday that I would have an answer by Monday at the latest. Today is Tuesday. I ended up calling and found out that the medical dept. took THE WHOLE WEEK OFF FOR THANKSGIVING. I am scheduled to leave on 02Dec2013 for orientation in Corapolis PA. Because of this delay they gave my seat away. And to top it all off, she said the chances of me beginning training before January is slim to none, because the seats are already filled. Unfortunately this puts me in a HUGE bind on a private matter that was dependent on me leaving next week.

I'll keep my faith and hope they get their act together. And yes, I have a huge problem with people who expect me to jump through hoops to get everything done that i am suppose too, but don't show me the same courtesy. And honestly, I feel like I was mislead about having an answer by Monday.

I know things happen, they are a huge company with lots of applicants and things to do, and I know I am only a rookie. So on that note. I will stop complaining and wish you all a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

And I am just venting, that is all. So please take this with a grain of salt, because we all have bad days.

Be safe out there:

Chris a.k.a. Deweykid

We call them Match sticks

Awesome Richard. I'll be in Cory tomorrow morning but I won't be staying too long. Going home for Thanksgiving. As always feel free to send me questions as they come up.

Good luck!

I'll be in Cory on 03Dec2013 for class on the 4th. Text me if your up there anytime during my training.

That is a gorgeous 379. I like the fact that they put your name on it. Maybe I can convince my DM at Schneider to let me do the same to mine. After all, the tanker division is supposedly like a small company. Drivers all know each other, and are helpful. But I heard this and have yet to experience it. I will gladly trade you the cascadia's they issue us for that Pete.

I know the Volvo 670's have 10 different seat adjustments. 3 alone for the lumbar. (Upper, Mid, Lower) The Lumbar support is a Godsend in my humble opinion.