WHY SCHNEIDER FIRED ME

This video is just a small portion into my trucking life and this is the portion of why I got fired from Schneider National

[@treatzfortruckerz3913]

Most drivers I know who got fired from a large company ended up getting a job at a smaller company getting paid more and treated better. I give you a lot of respect for admitting to your mistake wish you the best of luck be safe and God Bless You

[@nicelife5486]

Facts.

[@SC68170]

I ended up getting paid more (even tho I had to fight for my accessorial pay a bunch) but not treated better and believe it or not more safety features (lane departure, cameras) even tho it was an ideal drop and hook job, great cpm, ultimately I just couldn't deal with the AI camera and micromanaging that came along with it. Also, horrid upper management and no supervisors with any balls to take responsibility for what they say. I had a better experience @ Schneider Tanker than I did smaller company It was time to go..

[@TruckingSasquatch]

Same quit a mega carrier small company of 3 trucks paid me 15 cents more

[@OFFICIALPGBEATS]

Big facts

[@abctrucker8601]

I remember I had 3 backing accidents in the first 5 weeks when I started working for Schneider. Accident 2 & 3 happen within days of each other. I remember stressing that my new career was going to end before it even started. They told me to report the Gary yard for training. I didn’t know it at the time but I was giving a test by a trainer and luckily for me I did ok enough to be giving another chance. I was told one more incident in a year and I’d be let go. I ended up working there for a 18 months before leaving for a better paying job. Everything said Schneider gave me an opportunity and spent time trying to teach me how to back up the trailer without hitting anything.

[@Rags2250]

Unfortunate deal man! Don't want to use the "shit happens" line because we're human and an error can occur and that sucks! Really like how you addressed the whole thing here. Professional as you could be and I hope you go far in your carrier!

[@royrodriguez8856]

We want to know ,,HOW MANY YEARS TANKING AND HOW MUCH ARE YOU MAKING????NOW!

[@RONALD......]

Dont worry, i work there in the tanker division about 12yrs ago, i high hooked an empty trailer at the houston yard and was fired on the spot, i had 4yrs in, with every freaking patch on both sleeves, from safety patch, to years served, miles driving, all of them..but that one mistake put me on a greyhound..lol..but hey im still trucking, drove my own truck for a couple years, worked oilfield, and now been running local groceries for sysco for about 8yrs.. So fuk Schneider low payingasses..its way more money out there homie..trust me..ive driven for 17yrs.. Schneider is for beginners..get your skills up..its a blessing that they fired you..peace✌🏾👍🏾.

[@jaredmeyer9789]

Why he got fired is @ 8:32. My guy dropped a trailer on a scale

[@trippmundo]

Got fired in 2017 a week after I got a raise and safety bonus, their excuse was hard breaking they needed to save 💰 hiring new drivers were cheaper.

[@terracestevenkennedy9198]

Always check your fithwheel I like get out and check it with a flashlight if it’s dark then you can see if you got on the jaws closed on the pin

[@happydays8171]

In 38 yrs of trucking, only had one time the 5th wheel didn't engage properly, it was a detachable gooseneck lowboy trlr with hydraulic lines, good thing I caught it, or it would have been an expensive mess. One time I was hooking onto a tanker dropped in a huge puddle. Pin went over the 5th wheel, luckily someone saw it and yelled at me and was able to stop before the trailer hit the back of the cab. I lucked out.

[@wesleyfeely8792]

Dude when I Come out from fueling or anything I tug test to many clowns out here

[@calvinbarnes7664]

Drop the trailer on the scale not paying attention they that's why you got fired😂 I've been pulling tanker 37-year never had that damn problem

[@gistsc]

You will only do it once. Anytime you hook, unhook, or leave the truck and come back, trolley brake check the trailer. I had one come loose during this check and it landed on my frame. Much easier to get back up then on the ground. Alway tug test, always!

[@nighthiker8872]

I knew that "boom" was coming, easy to skip, if you don't take a second, to double check. One reason I kept a flashlight with me. To double check the lock hooks to the king pin, by sight.

[@nicelife5486]

True

[@blauer2551]

I tug then get out with my flashlight, it only takes a second.

[@nighthiker8872]

To have peace of mind, and to say that you check it by eyesight.

[@barrybleich3455]

I double checked everything when it comes to the fifth wheel especially if I have a different tractor I made sure that everything looks good at the PIN I make sure the rod is in fifth wheel handle make sure that's all way in that's one thing I really double check I don't ever want to lose a trailer I seen a guy do that one time at my company he got fired he dropped it out in the yard and it wasn't even on the road but they fired him companies are real strict about that stuff.

[@blast4me589]

Dropping a trailer is not normal Dawg. Don’t push that agenda.

[@nicelife5486]

Facts Dawg

[@bobnewhart4318]

Did they ever try to force you to go into New York as a new driver ?

[@uncleenore]

Only inattentive and careless drivers drop trailers.

[@breakthecycle5238]

when I first started I dropped two trailers and high hooked one. luckily there was not any damage during the drops even one was a loaded reefer heavy af and just cranked it and rehooked. scared the shit out of me tho. yard dog laughed at me 😆 haven't had any issues since.

[@cddc9310]

If you shut the tractor down you must always do a test pull to make sure you're hooked properly before you drive!!!!!

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

I’ve been with Schneider for 6 years. I could be fired at anytime. One slip up, one mental lapse , and bang. Fired.

[@SooHooSamaSito]

You would most likely end up with a much higher wage at a smaller company if you have 6 yrs experience. Right now, you are a hot commodity. You also have the ability to fire your employer since you are in demand.

[@billyrayvalentine9030]

Miss your videos, will you ever post again? I also drive for Schneider and I appreciate all the knowledge you’ve shared.

[@AZVIDS]

Not inly Schneider, any company!

[@Victorseafog]

That’s any company. Common carriers are like fast food gigs. Call them McJobs. That’s how these jobs are designed.

[@JohnRatchford03]

Dropping a trailer at Schneider is usually an automatic termination.

[@nicelife5486]

Yep and you can’t be rehired until five years after incident

[@jaylou7620]

If they fire you and your in a contract with them , your not responsible for the money they provide for cdl school, ALSO IF THEY SELL YOUR DEBT TO A DEBT COLLECTOR ITS ILLEGAL IF THEY DONT OWN THAT DEBT COLLECTION COMPANY you can easily get it took off that’s what I did dispute it

[@goodluckdaa9190]

You are really smart!!! They took me to collections

[@nicholasw2189]

It always happens when someone comes and interrupts your routine. I forgot to lock my tandems cuz in the middle of my procedure someone came and started talking to me...like icing the kicker

[@XxShadowCat201xX]

Yes, this is very true.

[@CucamongaRob]

That drop was the best thing that could've happened to you. Nobody got hurt. It's funny how Schneider kept a guy who manuevered lane changes that caused a fatality, and cost them 47 million dollars but they let you go probably because they wanted to put a rookie in your seat to save them a few bucks. Like Ive said, dont use them as a stepping stone because you'll be stepping in shit.

[@everdream741]

Basics after coupling procedure. Raising the landing gear just enough to clear the ground then slowly pulling forward to ensure the locking jaws are in place and no light in between aprone and skid plate .but we’re humans, we can forget things.

[@nicelife5486]

True

[@coldfusion5153]

This is in the dmv manual in all states

[@geek49203]

Yup, from day 1, they teach you that if you drop your trailer then you're done. People might not agree with the policy, but that's their policy. Story goes that one of these came unhooked going down the road and took out a family.

[@abctrucker8601]

Training location in Texas is Houston

[@antoniogibbs4724]

when i hook to a trailer THE FIRST 2 THINGS I DO is forward/backward tug test and i get out of truck and VISUALLY inspect under the trailer to make sure the locking bar is secured within the jaws around the kingpin.dropping trailers is not a part of trucking nor is getting too comfortable with your position.when you get too comfortable,it's time to stop driving and move on.no offense but when you dropped your trailer the last thing you should have been worried about was keeping your job. i would have been more worried about the steps i did and did not take and made a mental note to make sure it is properly attended to.be safe bro.

[@nicelife5486]

Thanks for the comment Driver

[@christianb9565]

Best part of the comment is the fact that getting under the trailer and looking at the jaws is a complete waste of time and only guarantees that you don’t actually know how to verify that your 5th wheel is properly locked.

[@SooHooSamaSito]

@@christianb9565 Then I wonder why every single OTR driver with a KZbin channel specifically looks at the 5th wheel with a flashlight. At least I dig your Knights Templar logo my Knight of Solomon brother.

[@christianb9565]

@@SooHooSamaSito because they practice what they’ve been taught, regardless of the fact that it is wrong. The overwhelming majority of truck drivers can’t tell you a damn thing about how the equipment actually works.

[@SooHooSamaSito]

@@christianb9565 Yeah, I'll go with their advice instead, but thx bro.

[@davidkeevil5151]

Im gonna be a new driver but not for them cause they have camera's have u answer to slightest thing micromanage too much

[@lovemoney412]

Dropping a trailer is a part of trucking?

[@wescottllc9522]

Whatever ypu do. Don't feel bad about getting fired by Schneider National. Wear it as a badge of Honor. It means you are not a robot and have a real head in your shoulderrs. They were my very first long haul job. I got canned too because I tried every way possible to appease everyone in the the company. Got screwed in the process. Nothing like talking safety out of the one corner of their mouth. Then the load has to get there at all costs out of the orher corner of their mouth. There was a point when in the Gary terminal I was up for almost two days straight. Logs were so damned screwed up. I was so tired that I hung the qual-comm and my head out the window. Had a head-ache dizzy and threw up my lunch and passed out.🤢🤮🤖💩 While they were still trying to get a hold of me on the qual-comm. They eventually sent someone pit to ask why I wasn't answering the satelite.🤬

[@mathewwyrick9881]

I droped a loaded trailer once but I was able to keep it down low the yard dog helped pick it up and no one found out except a owner op the trailer was a GCC

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

37 years in a big truck it was never part of my trucking life.

[@yareunvus]

Been thinking about taking schneider's tanker training in Texas. I live in southwest Georgia. I appreciate your video, becausewe all needthose reminders. That sucks what happened, but I'm really glad things worked out for you.

[@kingTucca]

Dont do it. It sucks.

[@SC68170]

@@kingTucca Ohhhhhh come'on I worked there 4 years ago it wasn't that bad. It got me in the tanker game. If u have no tanker experience go for it

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

@@SC68170 Thank you and exactly what I am thinking. Just got my X endorsement, heard Schneider is great for training tanker.

[@SC68170]

@@ShanntahnPininchula i did training in Houston in the dead heat of Summer. They throw a lot of info @ u and it will be overwhelming @ times. Just stick with it and the more u unload the more experience you'll get the better your going to be. Schneider changed my life for the better and I'll always be forever grateful for that👍 Good Luck

[@ShanntahnPininchula]

@@SC68170 That's awesome to know, and thank you so much for the great info. God bless.

[@LuisMBuildz]

4:24 - 4:30 BRoooooooooooo!!! you dont know how much ive been stuggling with that bro. my CDL coeds have taken their training and already have a good job making over 100k+ and here i am STILL trying to get local training. im about to call schneider to see if they can provide what they provided you, a local trainer. hence thats why im looking at schneider videos. if its Gods will, itll happen, Amen!

[@arthurburke1044]

Been there done that,used bull dozer to pick it up,hooked back up,got out of dodge and kept getting up. The nexts day told driver that had my tractor the night before that he lefted my trailer unhooked and tractor running so I thought everything was good 👍. My fucking Mistake!!!! But I learned one thing !!! Don’t Ever Assume that your good !!! When taking off,the front of the trailer hit the frame of the tractor and the back of my head slammed in to the back of the window. Thank god I didn’t brake it or cut myself up. But shit happens,but when it dose ??? Learn by your Mistakes !!! Ever since then I never take off before checking everything !!!

[@arthurburke1044]

P.S. After work a week later I got that guy drunk at a Party 🎉 with a couple of hookers , paid them to take pictures of him with them. And Black Mailed Him For Leaving My Tractor Un Hooked,Had My Tractor Cleaned 🧼 And $ 50. Dollars to Boot 🥾. For Not Mailing The Pictures To His Wife. Who Happened To Be The Bosses Daughter. Yeah I did it,but I’m the one who had to listen to my boss for the rest of the week along with other drivers calling me drop bottom.

[@jtrell4297]

Already knew you dropped trailer when you said the procedures out of order lol its landing gear airlines then pin always check that king pin and release handle

[@AZVIDS]

L.A.P. And PAL!👍

[@BudderCraft526]

Idk why ppl giving you a hard time about this, was easy to tell what was about to happen as we knew something was coming as you was explaining why you got fired, but in the moment i can imagine it's odd to think to re engage your locking jaws if preparing to drop a trailer, and then don't

[@waynepugh4981]

They will never say your fired when you still have control of the truck. I got fired from j b hunt for hitting a light pole. I got a another job same cent's per mile more miles home most weekends. I been here for over 3 years

[@hondo375flint2]

It's not a part of trucking if u pay attention and do your job always do a tug test

[@usa174]

Sorry about your ordeal. Bet you won’t make that mistake again! I trained in Carlisle and they had us read an article from the 80s where a Schneider trailer came apart and killed someone on the highway. So yeah they’re strict about that. Good luck on your journey.

[@25mfd]

was told the same story... it was in wyoming trailer killed a 20 y/o something girl... her father writes a letter to don schneider every year on her death anniversary to remind drivers to check the fifth wheel connection

[@NameIsSteve]

​@@25mfdDon died in 2012

[@25mfd]

@@NameIsSteve all the same, the letter the guy at Schneider showed us was addressed to don

[@NameIsSteve]

@@25mfd That's cool. And yes, Schneider as a company places a strong emphasis on drivers visually verifying their fifth wheel connection - in addition to the standard tug test.

[@25mfd]

@@NameIsSteve yes they are BIG on that... there, you back up and stop your tandems at the front of the trailer and get out to check to make sure you're lined up properly... then you tie on, and THREE tugs... then you check the connection with a flashlight... they are hard on that... my instructor almost got canned because he dropped his trailer some time prior... he insisted it was a mechanical malfunction but schnieder came after him anyhow... finally the mechanics at the shop confirmed it was a mechanical malfunction... he was off the hook but it left a bad taste in his mouth about how schnieder came after him... you could tell by talking to him he was disappointed about how they treated him behind the situation

[@Noa963V]

I don’t know how it happened but yesterday I dropped a trailer 🥺 I checked visually for the kingpin I did the tug test but still when I pulled forward it dropped couldn’t stop the trailer pushed me from under it…. and today they’re letting me know if I’m fired or not and I feel overwhelmed. I doubt I’ll have a job l. After almost 2 years 😔

[@nicelife5486]

Sorry to hear that hope everything worked out.

[@Noa963V]

@@nicelife5486 thanks everything did work out I’m still working with them. What saved me was there was footage of me doing everything the Schneider way 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@navyguy3857]

I agree with u about sni training. I started with sni back in 08 doing bulk when they had a CDL school. I’m a owner op now pulling hopper for Oakley. But I still use what I learned from sni everyday. They are an awesome company for a new driver an gives u a great foundation to build on. I miss the access to terminals across the country an 24hr phone access for help no matter what the problem is.

[@noneofyourbiz6885]

That’s a little crazy. 0 tolerance on dropped trailers is stupid. The best of the best have dropped a trailer. Shit happens. Dropped trailer in the yard is human error Dropped trailer outside the yard is driver negligence

[@DieselTrucker2018]

It's not a part of trucking!! What IS... a part of trucking is being alert and paying attention to what you are doing and NOT letting $hit like this happen

[@shamarre8769]

I laugh so hard when he say dropping a trailer is a part of it. Unbelievable

[@RolandCaston]

Not wise on Schneider's part for firing you. They gave up the benefits of your training and experience, including your learning from the bad experience.

[@markthome1673]

This can happen when your sequence is interrupted....always stop and do a final check before moving.

[@pacman4937]

This video should be titled, I saw how that goofy guy Bobby reach got famous for being a F-up and getting fired by Schneider, so I’m going to upload a video for the first time in forever, talking about when I got fired so that I can get KZbin trucker famous too for about 3 weeks.

[@nicelife5486]

Sheesh lol Well thanks for the comment dude

[@pacman4937]

@@nicelife5486 No problem. Just giving you a hard time.

[@QuietStorm2250]

was my first thought as well and the beauty of it is, the more comments on this video, the more reach it will have 🤣

[@LxgxndsNeverDie]

Didn’t drop a trailer but I had a incident where one of the doors to to trailer detached…also I work for Schneider

[@randy3588]

I was with Pam transportation and I slightly dropped the trailer it was still on the tractor. When they look in the video they saw me do the tongue and pull test and they see me go under the vehicle. So they label the accident as undetermined. I'm truly by the grace of God I still have a clean record😔 because man oh man the many problems I have gotten myself into but somehow made it out unscathed...

[@r.watson1928]

I drove for Arrow Trucking for a short time as a Rookie. The guy I had for my Trainer never let me move the truck unless I locked the trailer brakes and went in reverse first. Even in Truck Stops, some Yahoo will disconnect your trailer just to be an Ass.

[@coldfusion5153]

Some asshole you mean

[@SC68170]

I high hooked in Keasbey one time and I was set up perfectly but as I was backing it for some reason jumped the king pin. Only thing I can think was uneven ground dip in ground or because my 5th wheel was dry (don't know if that would make a difference) but Fuk Keasbey😆 glad I dont go there anymore

[@barrybleich3455]

When the weather gets cold sometimes the fifth wheels screw up I always carry lube with me you're right Schneider is not a bad company good company when you're first starting out my little nephew he worked for them a couple years ago he works for Verizon now making good money you could maybe check out something like that if you want to be home everyday regular job but you still have a CDL because you drive truck you might want to check out a local LTL company like a FedEx old Dominion stuff like that I work for a local LTL company you can make $100,000 a year working for one of them guys I'm not going to mention my company's name but there's guys in my company making 100 Grand a year company paid health benefits if you're in the Pennsylvania Virginia Ohio Indiana area New Jersey or Baltimore that's where our terminals are their main headquarters are in Pittsburgh they go between Ohio and Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Ohio if that gives you a hint I believe we are hiring right now I've been there 18 years they do a lot of good stuff they've been consistent with raises if you're interested in something like that I do line haul I go northeast Ohio back to Harrisburg every night 560 MI round trip daytime guys p&d they are off Friday night through Sunday night they start Monday morning with line hall you start Monday night and you work till Saturday morning might be something to look into I don't know what you want to do I know I did over the road when I first started out it's nice being home everyday because you can get stuff done around your house if you get done early when you're on the road you come home to yard work and bills.

[@Maine1090]

I almost did bulk but ended up doing flatbed for Schneider. My first solo load I blew 2 tires and bent 2 rims. They didn't fire me but it was definitely a learning experience.

[@khalidkelly9270]

Hey Gamaliel, I just signed on with the flatbed division dedicated for Georgia Pacific….. I can’t find any info online about their flatbed division. They told pay will be avg of 1430-1760 a week with 2000 mile avg….. is this accurate? I was wondering if flatbed was new to them!

[@Maine1090]

@@khalidkelly9270 I'm not sure about that's specific account. I'm here in Texas and I'm local. Flatbed is not new to Schneider and Schneider tries to keep flatbedding simple. You will more than likely deliver to same places and deliver the same type of material. You will be able to get into a routine pretty quick. The pay seems accurate, that's about where I'm at here in Texas. Good luck bro

[@khalidkelly9270]

@@Maine1090 thanks for responding so quickly. That makes me feel a little more comfortable with my decision. One last question, do you have to tarp often?

[@Maine1090]

@@khalidkelly9270 no the account I work on has covered flatbeds and regular flatbeds. No tarping, no chains, and no binders. We just throw straps and v boards. The covered flatbeds almost look like dry van trailers. We just have to slide the sides to get unloaded.

[@khalidkelly9270]

@@Maine1090 gotcha…. Thanks for the information….. I really appreciate it!

[@robertcameron5364]

More & more drivers coming forward with stories from Schneider,,, i think they where a little strong in what they did to you,,, it's a simple mistake no one is perfect,, no one was hurt,, damage to equipment was mim. none of the load was spilled ,,, so learn from your mistake & go on down the road to a better company,,, Schneider is the one to loose,,,

[@GreatnessReachedoverOppression]

Thank you for sharing your story and I’m sorry that happened to you, I’m glad another door opened and you were presented a Better opportunity Through life, we all have Learning Lessons that help us along the way✨💝 God Bless you as You GROW💫💞

[@donaldtherocker1714]

Mate you never asume that it will be ok .when it comes to trucking it only takes 5minuts to check because you were lucky it was in the yard it could of been a lot worst

[@scotcoon1186]

They had 0 tolerance for coupling errors when I was there 02-05. Bohren sent a guy in to help at the Auburn walmart who could fully air his suspension to raise the 5th wheel, and every trailer he dropped high enough the pin usually cleared the 5th wheel. The office argued to keep several drivers because they called the office for help without trying to move anything first. The office wouldn't do anything about him til Irish got a smart-ass remark when he told the guy not to do that one night. Kinda forced them to when dude had to pick himself up off the pavement.

[@damowatkins1485]

I just got my tanker….. what all tanker companies hire and train . I want to do OTR

[@buzzfeed7410]

I'm sorry bro. Glad you're doing well now though.

[@dwrjr27]

That sucks dude. Schneider sucks though, i'll bad mouth them haha. The training facility in Texas is in Wilmer. I agree they're training program is pretty good, but once you go solo you better hope you get a competent dispatcher, they will throw you for a loop. That's the reason the majority of people quit and they're training facility is jam packed with trainees every week. I'm surprised how much they cover as far as lodging and transportion to and from your home town. They easily spend $6,000 or more on me, but i know they made they're money back in the first month, that's how they are able to do that. I'm about to switch to a different company, i can't tolerate whoever my dispatcher is, you can't even speak to them directly.

[@nicelife5486]

Lol true thanks for the comment driver

[@williamreyes6094]

@Dennis Rose to correct you the Schneider bulk training is not wilmer its actually Houston, TX called Penn City, I used to be a bulk driver from Texas.

[@coldfusion5153]

@@williamreyes6094 how far from Houston

[@NameIsSteve]

Truth

[@toosaucey8529]

Green

[@jessefrancis4838]

Schneider has a training school in Green Bay,Wi. They also have a bulk tank school there to. I know because I was there for training with Schneider.

[@royr5527]

New Subscriber good stuff man.

[@lovelettersfromhades9659]

Just be your self and upload what u want

[@BenKlassen1]

You won't do that again.

[@LILRESHW]

I worked for Schneider for 11 months and they let me go because I held down the fuel pedal 80% of the time. Cruise control was 61mph and if I held down the pedal it was 64mph. And the school in texas is Dallas or it was on Dallas when I went. I already had my cdl so I didn't have to pay for the school. And I only did one week of tank training instead of the 2 weeks

[@6Diego1Diego9]

What a bunch of Nazis

[@Mike_Greentea]

I remember that over speed crap. I left because I got a brand new truck and it was so sensitive I kept getting roll over events every time I took a turn . I was bobtail lookin for an MT. At this point I drove for 1 year with an older truck and never and 1 issue with safety. They called me for like 6 months trying to get me back lol!

[@shaydesofblue2281]

​@Mike Greentea Meanwhile, I'm trying to do Tanker, and they told me I have to wait 6 months.

[@retropickups2000]

Wtf

[@PreciseVids]

Damn i live about 10 mins from their Coraopolis yard

[@truckinfool3550]

I dropped a trailer last year, in my 29th year of driving.

[@TSupraLano]

I dropped a flatbed trailer that was loaded and was so embarrassed. Luckily the forklift guy was cool and still unloaded it while I was on the ground then proceeded to raise it up. Props to that dude! But yeah I’m the moment I felt horrible, couldn’t believe the rookie mistake I made even tho I am a rookie, smh. Will be triple checking from that point on

[@larrysantacrose]

I went to Green Bay 2012 for Bulk training, I live in Michigan

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

7:16 why he got fired (thank you lol)

[@DarkSpirits]

they use to back in the day have a training class in greenbay Wisconsin thats where my dad got his when he worked at Schneider

[@karolinaslim223]

I worked for Schneider in 2020. They said in orientation drop a trailer and you probably fired.

[@nicelife5486]

welp guess I'm living proof then lol

[@JoeBIgLotto]

Schneider was my first Trucking company too and l got fired too but am not too upset got fired two more different company .So Trucking is a journey now am stable for Ten years one million mile on a New Truck lol 😆 Actually l didn't start directly with Schneider but actually Poole Truck line in Evergreen Alabama and Schneider bought them while I was in Training lol My best experience was with one of the local black chic in town with cute B...what can I say f...in her car very intense lol

[@nicelife5486]

Lol see you know. Thanks for the comment be safe out there driver.

[@jalenjamellable]

Any time you drop a trailer at schneider you definitely fired

[@BossSimba]

Glad you were able to get something else after that.... did they put anything on your license

[@nicelife5486]

they did not

[@lassali1427]

You're not pre triping man.. that's literally the only way that can happen if you dont pre trip.

[@zachz699]

Can’t wait until you are exhausted or get an important phone call or just forget like humans can do and get humbled hard

[@lassali1427]

@@zachz699 i will never EVER forget doing pre trip. I got 4 kids and a wife at home. They depend on me to do my job right! Maybe if you and him had someone to fight for it would motivate you!

[@zachz699]

@@lassali1427 You are arrogant and ignorant. That's a bad combination. Good luck, you're gonna need it

[@nicelife5486]

My five year ago incident which taught me very well had nothing to do with a pre trip if you listened to my video Mr Lassal thanks for the comment and be safe out there driver.

[@MajinEgoViews]

@@lassali1427 Nobody told you to have all them damn kids now that truck is your prison. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shaydesofblue2281]

Are there any none hazard loads with tanker for Schneider?

[@nicelife5486]

Yes

[@philliphelms6505]

Always go under the trailer after doing the pull test and with a flashlight and make sure the fifth wheel is locked! I know some guys that did the pull test and still dropped the trailer.

[@jamesmusgrove3042]

Don't care about the drivers they just care about themselves and with the driver can do for that never put all your eggs in one basket

[@gabrielgarza8283]

Today for the first time in my two years of driving I almost dropped the trailer. Or rather I did drop it on the road but first I heard the sound I stopped I checked all my wheels I didn't know why I heard that sound so then I took off again and that's when the trailer fell down and it fell on top of my wheels luckily I stopped right then and there and I cranked it back up so I was lucky.

[@jamesmusgrove3042]

Any company can fire you on a die and they do level put all your eggs in one basket just in case you dropped the basket or your company drops it for you

[@jareddavid65]

I appreicate your story. I drove for them for 7 years and loved it.

[@truckinqueenlv]

Why did you stop working for them, I just started and I go out with my TE tomorrow.

[@jakesstuff3049]

Schneider’s to strict especially for being a new driver company and honestly that’s why I don’t think I’d ever work there. You can’t even wear a headset as a owner op over there. Screw them, I hear Schneider and think micromanagement and I haven’t even worked there lol

[@delmontegreenbeans]

Better off antway

[@nevillejohnson4048]

I’m just now coming on to CDL and I have my tankers and Hazmat in Dorsman is there any tanker companies that will hire you without experience except for Snyder

[@corbinsmith50]

Not to many smaller companies can hire an inexperienced driver. Basically only the mega carriers can bring you on with no experience. You'll have to do their training, work there for two years before finding something better. My suggestion is don't do tanker unless you got a specific plan for later like to haul fuel locally or something.

[@pacman4937]

The mega companies usually insure themselves so they can hire anyone. Most insurance companies won’t allow carriers to hire rookie drivers. That’s why you see the stuff saying 3 months experience, 6 months, 1-2 years etc. Also you don’t have to work for Schneider for a year. Start researching local tanker jobs. See the experience requirements. A lot of the local gas stations hire at like 3-6 months. Some hire new drivers.

[@tyrellwinston9910]

Atlantic Bulk carriers out of Richmond VA will hire fresh out of school. Pretty good company

[@frannymay9290]

Heading to Gary Indiana on Sunday for orientation with Schneider im a new grad as of 30days ago I keep see videos about how bad it can be working for them ...im trying to stay positive and go in with an open mind any advice for me as an unexperianced driver

[@c.l.freeman7654]

I went through training at the end of September 21 and started solo end of November. I'm still there and I haven't had any issues so far. Could pay be better? Yes but I'm still new. Next month will be the 9 months I needed to fulfill my contract. You'll be fine as long as you treat it seriously. Everyone has been really nice so just keep the positive attitude and you'll do just fine

[@frannymay9290]

@@c.l.freeman7654 awesome thanks im going in with an open mind and keeping it positive im new and ready to just gain experience and knowledge and im taking this very seriously so I plan on staying 6mons depending on how the pay is when I go solo but thanks for responding and encouraging me 😉🚛

[@TheKindredTrucker]

Hi Franny, I’m in week 2 in Gary and it’s been good so far. There’s a lot of annoying HR type stuff you have to go through, but don’t feel stressed because it’s not really a high-stress situation in general. They are going to revisit all the basics you (hopefully) learned in CDL school, and since it’s fresher for you, it should be a little easier. We just did all that stuff in the rain last week, so hopefully you will have a dry and sunny first week! ☀️PS- if your recruiter tries to NOT put you in the hotel, that’s a mistake. The hotel is decent and will save you on commute time, and they will definitely cover it. My recruiter screwed me over by not making that happen for me, which I discuss in my upcoming YT vid.

[@coldfusion5153]

@@frannymay9290 how was it … now solo how much do you make a week ..?

[@rollthedice54]

One mistake, granted a big one, and they fired you? Live and learn I guess. You did end up somewhere better so everything happens for a reason.

[@marcusdenning1649]

Great lesson.

[@BiggyBollocks]

Great video! Wish more guys with your experiences would share their learning experiences early on for the young guys to learn from and to know that we’ve all been there. How did they actually term you, if you don’t mind sharing in another video? How a company let’s someone go says a lot imo.

[@nicelife5486]

Thank you Sir

[@davidkeevil5151]

My buddy was not near a terminal w Schneider they sent him a bus ticket

[@cheesepaper3031]

Dont skimp out on physically getting under and checking the jaws with a light. A handle not all the way in is a red flag. Dont be like most drivers and back in and slam the thing at do a pull test about to rip a driveshaft out. Get under a bit first to see if it's too high. If so crank it down and back lightly until the audible click is heard. Then check after plugging it in and raising the dolly the rest. And I learned awhile ago check to see if both legs came down before dropping. I had one that was still up and thankfully I caught it or the trailer would be on its side. Get into the habit of checking both legs when dropping. Careful out there. They'll put it on your credit report for drivers. That's all the dac is a credit report literally.

[@davidsyked9420]

If you got hired at another carrier I know you did not tell them why you were fired

[@nicelife5486]

I did actually and was welcomed

[@FluffyButtFarms]

@@nicelife5486 If I was getting ready to hire a driver I would probably look at that as a good learning experience and probably feel assured it would never happen again.

[@rollthedice54]

Trucking stories while filming an area of America that's beautiful is what I like. Break down of pay, the good the bad and ugly of particular companies are always of interest to me.

[@jamesstallings-iy4kj]

Man that was the longest story every lol but man I had to go threw the SAP program for taking vitamins to gain weight, didn’t know they had THC or whatever that component they put in marijuana complete the program now it’s hard for me to find a job any advice

[@nicelife5486]

Lol. Nope no advice

[@BinaryTechnique]

You're going viral...this was a recommended video for me

[@mqmoreno2368]

Trying to get into the tanker division but don’t know any company that will take you with no tanker experience and train you

[@hvasquez24]

schneider takes you

[@pbrstreetgang1424]

Blackhawk down...Blackhawk down...LMAO 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@abctrucker8601]

Did you do your trading at the Coraoplis yard?

[@essanance]

I mean I feel like it is a big deal if ya get fired for it

[@stepheneagle8495]

They have a school in North Caroline