Kyle does some thinking:
Was thinking of going tanker but changed my mind back to dry van until I have more experience under my belt.
Good move. Like flatbed, tanker drivers might get paid more, but they have to work to earn it. Learn how the truck business operates with Schneider & dry vans, then you can figure out how to work a tank.
Schneider has a great dryvan division, I've been running solo for Schneider (dryvan) since early September of this year. They also offer tanker and flatbed (small fleet I might add, only seen it in certain areas) so you could always switch after getting experience without going to another company for example.
Schneider has a great dryvan division, I've been running solo for Schneider (dryvan) since early September of this year. They also offer tanker and flatbed (small fleet I might add, only seen it in certain areas) so you could always switch after getting experience without going to another company for example.
This is exactly why I am in agreeance with the Moderators on here that it’s a much better idea to work for a mega carrier because they will have more opportunities for advancement. They will have accounts you would want to do and you don’t have to change companies you can get a great start with one of the Paid CDL Training Programs and then get your experience with that same company eventually moving on up to your dream truckin job without ever changin companies. 😀
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That was my plan is do dry van for 6 months to a year and then decide from there if I want to switch divisions or not
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As long as every thing goes ok I will be starting with Schneider trucking after the holidays. Was going to go around September but had some family issues come up so had to delay them. Was thinking of going tanker but changed my mind back to dry van until I have more experience under my belt. Will keep yall updated as things progress
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.