Never heard of it. I'm assuming he already called Schneider themselves and asked them, but wants opinions from other drivers?
Schneider are pretty straight shooters. Though, my recruiter if he doesn't know something will tell me that will be "covered in orientation" or "I think so but I'm not positive."
Never heard of it. I'm assuming he already called Schneider themselves and asked them, but wants opinions from other drivers?
Yeah, I am not sure how far he got. It was a question passed on to me. So i figured I would ask here. Hopefully he called and got his info because I couldn't find anything online for him. It's 2016, he needs to learn how to operate a damn PC. LOL
As far as I know that isn't a dedicated account. I was told that "northeast region" meant as far west as Ohio and as far south as Washington dc, but I'm guessing that where you actually end up going depends somewhat on where you live and if you're home every week or OTR. "Lightweight Solutions" means you get a stripped down truck that weighs less so you can pull heavier loads (for example bottle water, I guess so they can put a few extra cases in there). The one I've seen has a shorter cab with only a bunk in the back, and no passenger seat. It also has super singles and is missing some of the bells and whistles that the other trucks have. On the plus side, I'm told there is a demand for drivers so he would probably get good miles.
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.
A single, wide wheel substituted for a tandem (two wheel) assembly. The main benefit of a super single is a reduction in weight and lower rolling resistance which provide better fuel economy. The disadvantage is the lack of tire redundancy (or a 'backup tire' in case of a blowout) from which tandem wheels benefit. A tire blowout is more dangerous with a super single and can not be driven on.
Kurt G, thank you brother. I will pass it on.
Tell him to call 800-44-PRIDE. I drive for Schneider and It sounds like a combination of positions.
Although the company does have good equipment and benefits.
As far as I know that isn't a dedicated account. I was told that "northeast region" meant as far west as Ohio and as far south as Washington dc, but I'm guessing that where you actually end up going depends somewhat on where you live and if you're home every week or OTR. "Lightweight Solutions" means you get a stripped down truck that weighs less so you can pull heavier loads (for example bottle water, I guess so they can put a few extra cases in there). The one I've seen has a shorter cab with only a bunk in the back, and no passenger seat. It also has super singles and is missing some of the bells and whistles that the other trucks have. On the plus side, I'm told there is a demand for drivers so he would probably get good miles.
So I figured I would come back and update this so there is more information on this in case others want to know also.
Kurt G is pretty much spot on. This run is hauling beverages, all in the North East. ME, CT, MA, PA, NJ, NY (no inner city) super singles, no passenger seat. Basically a stripped down light weight truck in order to carry more cargo. I believe my cousin said .36 cpm (quote for inexperienced drivers) $35 stop off pay- along with with two other things I can't think of right now. All drop and hook. No hand deliveries. If I can think of anything else I'll post it up.
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.
A single, wide wheel substituted for a tandem (two wheel) assembly. The main benefit of a super single is a reduction in weight and lower rolling resistance which provide better fuel economy. The disadvantage is the lack of tire redundancy (or a 'backup tire' in case of a blowout) from which tandem wheels benefit. A tire blowout is more dangerous with a super single and can not be driven on.
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Drop and hook means the driver will drop one trailer and hook to another one.
In order to speed up the pickup and delivery process a driver may be instructed to drop their empty trailer and hook to one that is already loaded, or drop their loaded trailer and hook to one that is already empty. That way the driver will not have to wait for a trailer to be loaded or unloaded.
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Does anyone know anything about this dedicated account? I am asking for my cousin who is computer dumb. (seriously, not for me lol) He's been out there for more than 17 years driving, but with limited benefits. Looking for a good company with benefits. This is what he wanted to look into, so I said I would ask the good folks here if they knew anything about it.
Whats the region? And what are they hauling? Any info you have is welcomed. Thank you folks.