Schneider Dedicated/Regional - Dollar General?
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...think I may have found my answer with some other web results. :-0
Looks like an absolute headache (and backache) between store manager's failing to unload in a timely manner (sometimes resulting in next AM if they close), shoddy packing from the warehouses that make messes in the trailer at arrival, and much more grunt work than one would be led to believe. Sound about right? :)
Thanks again everyone!
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
We never recommend jumping onto anything out of new driver training with the word "Dollar". Too many obstacles, the biggest of which is tight backing situations with almost no experience.
Many Dollars locations involve blind backing from a busy street, and having to block off traffic.
That is all I needed to hear folks. Thanks again for your time! Be safe out there! ;)
For VTL the new pay package is supposed to be going live December/January. Supposed to be anyway, it was delayed once already. Should make our pay pretty competitive if not better compared to similar outfits. Only time will tell.
But yeah stay away from Dollar, I’ve been asked to cover it and that was a hard no.
This is the new Dollar General in Stanfield OR. It was just built. No consideration was given to drivers. It requires blinded backing from a busy four lane hwy. there is only about three feet of shoulder space, then a drop off. There is only one drive, that is shared with four wheelers.
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Hey guys,
Schneider advertises this position in my area which involves 100% hand unload freight using rolltainers and a liftgate. Any feedback on this?? Obviously its a lot of labor, hand unloading but pay and consistent weekly home time looks attractive. But am I better off considering regular Midwest regional Van 95% no touch with Roehl?
What do you see as pros or cons? Appreciate any relevant feedback.
Thanks!
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.