[TomB985]

I ran into a pumpkin driver yesterday morning outside of Cleveland. He was a new driver, with about 4 months experience. We were talking, and I asked him about Schneider. During this conversation, I found that his truck had over 700,000 miles on it! He said that they weren't going to replace it until 820,000! Couldn't believe it.

With rare exception, I've never heard of a company that keeps their trucks that long...

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by Orangetxguy

This comes from Landline Magazin Online.
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_ne.../122908-05.htm



They must feel confident that they can still fill seats, while keeping wages down.

Stan, you might be right...then again, who knows, if they save $6500 per driver, maybe they will pay their drivers better....unless the shareholders are greedy. Time will tell. Not that I am particularly worried about it.

I talked to one of their new bulk drivers.....giving up 3 hours free(Carlo says thats wrong...but thats what the driver told me...maybe he doesn't understand his pay) but anyway.....no thanks. I like what I have and am staying ritecheer..... BTW, Happy New Year, and I'll probably call you soon...just been really lazy over the holidays....actually spent most of my time sick and working on the boat.

[BIG JEEP on 44's]

Originally Posted by TomB985

Wow...am I really the only one here who DOESN'T hate Pilots?

The majority of my company's fuel stops are pilots, and I make sure that's the ONLY place I fuel at, for the simple reason that I get all my "reward" points there. During the month of November, I bought over 1,000 gallons at Pilots, and they gave me another 1,000 points extra last month for it...so, I earned $10.00 for simply spending my employer's money at Pilots...

They are almost always clean, well lit, and very consistent...much more so than the majority of T/As....

I actually enjoy difficult backs...great practice! I was at the Pilot in London, OH one time, and there was one decent spot that two different drivers before me tried to get into. They couldn't make it, and eventually gave up...but I did! Doesn't bother me....

Nothing special about backing at the Pilot or the T/A in London ,OH .

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by Windwalker

No. I'm afraid they do not.

I have a coffee pot plugged into my inverter. I have a can of coffee beans. I have an electric coffee grinder that also plugs into my inverter. I have fresh ground coffee that makes Starbuck's taste cheap.

You're right! I've got everything but the grinder, and I need to get one.... Nowadays TS coffee is worse than bad..... The stuff I buy makes Starbucks seem like dishwater.. Me like my coffee, and I can fix it anywhere!

We don't fuel at Pilots....so I don't miss them a bit. Most have turned into grungy dumps.....then again most TA's aren't much better......in fact most truck stops leave a lot to be desired....

[Hawkjr]

scary thing is that was a TE Truck..... i'll try and give him the benefit of the doubt and say maybe it just happen with a stupid four wheeler.. but main thing is i bet it wont get fixed or its going to be patched up with pumpkin tape just like my mirror with my current slip seat truck take a look.....

by the way how can you make the picture big??

[cdurrough]

Originally Posted by dobry4u

I had heard the Schneider had a good CDL training school. When I was looking into it, they weren't taking students from Michigan.

I think it is unfortunate to lose a good training school, if they are in fact a good program. The community college in my hometown has had a CDL school for over 30 years. They have "slow trucks" all around town. I don't mind putting up with slow trucks knowing the student drivers are in a good program.

I have heard the opposite. Everyone has been telling my dh that it is one of the worst!

[jonp]

jb pretty much only uses pilots. Since I eat a lot of Subway on the road that dosnt bother me but the lack of parking sure does. There are some pilots that have pretty good parking but most are pretty tight. Ruther Glen, VA sucks for one.

[jonp]

Hey Snowman, I'll put my 700 Firecat up against that poozer Ski-doo of your any day lol.

[Jimbpard]

Originally Posted by Malaki86

Actually, Schneider is one of the better paying carriers out there:

Yeah but can you get home with the exception of being on a low-paying Wal-Mart account?
Hell I dont think many drivers with 5+ years experience wants to stay out weeks at a time. I know I wouldnt.
What ever happened to the miserable "Inmate"?
Didnt he drive for them?

[TomB985]

Off topic...

I love the avatar, Jim!