Comments By Tracey K.

UPS is the hardest and well.... personally I do think the best. I have friends that work for UPS and have nothing but horror stories.

FEDEX is not as hard to get on with as most people think. They do have many company drivers and still run some good dedicated. Check into them first. It's a good company.

Still young. You can do it. I had to take one back in 2003. I graduated from school in 1980. They had lost my transcripts and I had to go through the Commissioner of Education for our State. Had me scared to death that I had to take a GED. All this time thought I was good. But I passed and have done three tours of duty with three different Technical Schools.

I am 51 now. If I can do it at...how old was I?....41! had to think. Duh! 10 years ago. But....

YOU CAN DO IT!

Let us know. We are here to help you all the way. I just am not good at math!..

God Bless Gary. You are still in my prayers. Following Gods plan is always hard, but so very rewarding.

Good Luck. Stop by and see us any way. We do a lot more than trucking here. That's because we are truckers. That's what truckers do!

Good Luck.

God Speed.

Hands palm to palm.

Hey little buddy. Miss you. Hope all is going well for you. Hope you had a good Christmas. Praying for you for the New Year!

Hands Palm to Palm.

Congratulations!

Keep us posted. I knew you could do it.

Yep!

Look for a Technical school in your area. Go and apply to take the GED. They will help you. Get that and apply at the same school for Truck driving. Find one that has a CDL class. You will come out better in the long run. Just a question, but how old are you? If you haven't been out of school more than 40 years you should be able to take the test without a problem. I know Georgia lowered the testing score for a GED last year. It's really not a big deal. The Tech. school will help you especially if they know you want to get into their CDL program. That's what they are their for. Most schools will have recruiters as well that will come in to talk with you.

Check youe area out for a Tech school and let us know. We will continue to help you from there.

It's going to take some work, but if you want it bad enough you will do what it takes.

You will soon. Hang in there. Glad to hear you are getting a truck. "Good things come to those who wait."

Going to be a good start to a New Year!

I only have a small amount of fat just above my belt line. Right Daniel.

It gets real hard after 50.

But I have eaten hardy for many a years. But, I'm not Fat and Lazy. Just Husky. Big Boned?

It's best to stock your little frig your self. Cheaper all the way around.

But look at Santa! He delivers more than all of us put together and in just one night. So, fat guys can be very productive.

I wear my DICIDO hat with pride.

LOVE'S! Is that with handles?

Jeff, I went through all your post again to make sure I had a good grasp of things. This whole situation is a good one and something that happens more than you think. Keeping us posted is really going to help.

First, you did NOTHING wrong. You applied for a job and were told you would be hired on as a solo driver. For them to come at you with the "team" driver things is wrong on their part. They know it too. Their is a great deal of politics in the trucking industry. They also tend to think that because they are hiring you that you should do exactly how they want it. That is NOT true.

Having good work ethic and integrity is one thing. Being a patsy is something all together different. One of the biggest things you will learn in this industry is how to speak up. If you don't you will be eaten alive.

I would stay in touch with them on a daily basis. That way they cannot put anything into your employment file that would suggest that you are a "NO SHOW". You have to keep your butt covered. If they don't want you hounding them, they need to give you a truck.

If this continues for another two weeks I would strongly suggest that you start looking for someone else to work for. I know you like them, but if they are going to lead you on in this manner then this is not the place you need to be. I don't care that they may be thinking of running teams only. You DO NOT advertise for a job and then change the job. That is wrong! I myself, would call them tomorrow and ask if I need to be looking for another job? If they say yes, then at least you are free to go on to the next chapter. You can then apply at another company, explaining why you are leaving Schneider and believe me, another trucking company will understand. The market is too big out there. The industry needs drivers.

DON'T SECOND GUESS YOUR SELF! YOU DID THE TRAINING. YOU DID ALL THAT THEY ASKED. IT IS TIME NOW FOR THEM TO DELIVER, SO YOU CAN TOO!

Good luck. keep us posted.

God Bless you all! Have a very Merry Christmas! Be safe out there.

To all the drivers who will not be home. I will say a special prayer for you. Know that God is taking care of your family and that they are dreaming and praying of and for you. I just have these beautiful pictures in my mind and heart of what is in store for you when you get home. Thank you for what you are doing for us all this Christmas season. Prayers for traveling mercies.

May the joy of Christmas fill your heart this year and continue through the rest of your life.