I am a former trainer. The only thing that I seen that your trainer didn’t tell you to do first of all when you hooked to a trailer you tug on the trailer don’t just look up under the trailer at the jaws and say it’s OK. Secondly, when you’re backing up, always put your four-way flashers on no matter if you’re bob tailing, or if you have a trailer one other thing you need to buy a tire thumper you just cannot look at tires and tell they’re not flat or not you have to thump the tires every time with the tires thumper other than it did you both did a great job Just remember to do this and Remember dispatcher or not your friends all they care about is getting that load off the board in front of them so don’t try to be friends with any dispatcher. I told you earlier that I was a former trainer I have more than 55 years experience of driving and over 4 million miles. Good luck to both of y’all hope to se👀see on the road
Get a black light and ALWAYS check around bottom of mattress for bedbugs. Bedbugs are a HUGE issue in those motels and on Semis. Always check before setting your backpack or luggage down. Be careful out there!
It is fun to see people entering the trucking field… Ive been doing it for 32 years so far, it has changed a LOT, but yet, you still drive, move freight. Biggest thing I can say is dont rage quit, dont do things impulsively, that includes while driving. Let everyone else be the idiot assholes who end up being featured on youtube bad drivers. Courtesy goes a long way, particularly with the veteran drivers. We do notice those who are safe, not blocking fuel islands, not being aggressive in driving. Dont rely on your truck nannies to get you out of situations, YOU are the last line, and as long as you are smart out here you will be fine. Also, no question is ever a dumb one… just my 2 cents!
Good advice, throw in long hours , low pay and lots of abuse by shippers and receiving. Was a great job until companies have to micro manage your life on the road . Retired 37yrs OTR .
Im starting with schneider This Month i just got my license this year and i am nervous. Thank you Very Much for sharing this video man. I appreciate it a lot. Stay safe EVERYONE and you as well bro.
Great job Tiki, love the video. It's interesting to see all the aspects of OTR, I drive a day cab and am home daily, but OTR is something I have been wanting to do for a long time, and is definately a whole different animal. keep up the good work brother.
Very informative video for new drivers on what to expect, I’ve been driving for 14 years, my advice is get 1 year company driver experience and then go owner operator! 💯 enjoyed the video❗️
Thank you Joe! Getting my own truck and going owner operator is definitely the goal. Do you recommend leasing your truck to a company or starting your own authority when starting out?
@@TikiTheTruckerNEVER EVER TRY A LEASE PURCHASE WITH A MEGA CARRIER, It doesn’t matter what mega carrier your with or how good you think the company is, it’s a scam‼️ but for being an owner operator I would say for the first year or two you should find a good company to lease your truck under for 1-2 years and then start your own authority, but if you watch “justtruckin” on CZcams he started his authority and bought himself a truck straight out of CDL school without even working for a company. Basically it’s all about if you believe you can do it or not, last thing is no matter how much you hate trucking at times being a company driving DO NOT QUITE, when your owner operator you’ll have all the freedom in the world do whatever you want! I wish you good luck on your trucking career brother✊
Thanks for the rookie videos, just got my permit n will be starting my driving this week with a trucking school here in Hawaii, Ready to start a new career in trucking after 33 yrs as a correctional officer. Keep those vlog coming n hope to c u one day on the road!!GB n stay safe🤙
Drove otr for around 5yrs. And drove for Schneider part of it, bit of advice get a pilot card and save up on it. I was able to buy a cooler for 80$ and a cb with the money I saved up on there. It's free money, you don't pay for the fuel, doesn't seem like much but if you don't spend it, it can add up. Good luck otr, and be safe, driver.
Schneider actually gave us a pilot card during orientation to force us to claim those rewards points. I'm definitely not touching the points for a while and saving them up for sure!
Hey Tiki , great video! Just wanted to let you know that Schneider puts safety above everything and regards videotaping while driving a truck as distracted driving. So don't tape yourself driving the truck or Schneider my terminate you. There are other videos on CZcams by Schneider drivers that can confirm what I'm saying. Good luck!
Enjoyed watching your video. First time seeing you. I started out at Schneider in dry van back in 2017 in Dallas and drove OTR for two years mostly up in the northeast region and I-75/I-95 corridors. Moved over to liquid bulk in 2019 then became a TE until I left them in 2021. I'm now driving for a local ISO/Intermodal company in New Orleans. Home nightly and off weekends. Your video brought back good memories of my two weeks with my TE and all the great valuable lessons I learned. I see you have another video so I'll check that out as well. Hope you stick with it. Safety first and safe travels out there.
Tiki Awesome video, I am glad I found your channel. I am looking to apply to Schneider in March. Your aspect of what I wanted to see filled everything I was looking for. Stay safe on the road, and one day I hope to come across you and give a formal thank you!
I'm glad I was able to indirectly help you in making decision with considering employment with Schneider! Keep me updated with your progress and let me know what company you decided upon! Also, congratulations on making the first step towards your career in truck driving 🤘🏼
Every day is a learning experience i have been a professional truck driver since 1979 , this is a very good video just remember to be safe and healthy lifestyle and respectful to all other vehicles on the road 🙏🏽😎 Every day is a blessing and learning experience 💯
Hi Tiki. Thank you for sharing what it was like for you in your interesting First Week Training with your Schneider T E. My compliments and congratulations for your successfully passing that big trucking career step. I know you will be an excellent long term safe OTR driver for Schneider. It made me consider going School to get my CDL and safely drive for Schneider too now.
Love your videos! I start class tomorrow nothing with Raider Express. Thank you for all the insight on what's to come. Love your vibe. Hope you've found another job!
Bro, I'm considering beginning training for a CDL and I found your video very insightful as to the day in and day out lifestyle of a rookie driver. Thank you.
Yeah well enjoyed your video for starting out I give you an A+ as for no sleep well you'll get used to that it gets easier being a truck driver is long hours I like to drive at night and Park Early in the Morning always have a parking spot but it is nice to have another truck driver on the road be safe and courteous
Great video man, definitely love the long vlogs! I just got to orientation today with Schneider am looking forward to getting trained/cdl. Best of success to you💯
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was worried I made it too long. Enjoy the orientation, remember to ask questions, and keep an open mind to what you're being taught! Schneider is well known for their training, you're in great hands 🤘🏼
This video is why I couldn't do the otr route and bugged a crazy amount of companies to give me a shot at a local tanker job. I feel the pain saying bye to your family as I have young kids about the same age as your boy. I give you credit for that bro it's tough but keep on pushing. A little sacrifice will go a long way! Soon you'll be working at home if you choose to! I worked in the oilfield when my kids were babies.
I retired from SNI in 2016 after 21 years and just short of 3 million safe miles. Learn the basics and regulation compliance from SNI. After about 2 years you will be ready to move on if you've maintained a safe driving record. Trouble with SNI is they will treat you like a rookie despite your age or experience. Believe me the grass is greener across the fence.
How did you do 21yrs with SNI? rookie or veteran driver, they do treat everyone like a rookie. I don't understand why drivers stay there for a long time.
I only lasted 4 years with SNI. The managers lying made me leave. Last straw was driving to deliver a load on a Saturday, manager said they would unload me, however receiving was closed. Manager told me to wait while he called the receiver, then called me and told me a lady named Susan said they would take the load. When I tried again and told them that Susan said to let me into the docks they responded with Susan hadn’t worked there in the last 3 months. Management are lying S O B s
It looks like your trainer was doing everything for you (like fueling and pre-trip). Did he have you do things yourself and guide you through the processes? I feel like the hallmark of a good trainer is guiding you through the job with ample commentary while you do the hands-on work so you get a really good feel for what things will be like on your own.
I came back to watch this... i thought you wore the go-pro while training... what a great time for the company to discuss the company electronics policy... 🤔
Damn, I should have waited fifteen years or so before trying the trucking thing. When I was with a trainer around 2004, we seemed to be driving for 16 hours a day, and slept on the truck. Training was also like six weeks......all on the truck. No hotel rooms during the training. Oh yeah, and there was a lot of shifting (grinding) of gears. Automatics were very few. I never seen one. Eventually I quit because it was just way too long of a time to spend with another person for so long in a small cab. But.........I got to see about 46 of the 50 states, so there is that.
Great videos man I love the content. For a while now I been thinking about getting my CDL and watching your videos inspired me to do it! Keep up the great work 👍
Absolutely great video bro everything about it broll , transitions , dialog just everything about it bro all around great video please keep blessing us.
Thank you Tom! I was told, once you've fallen in love with the road, it seems to always pull you back in! Things definitely have changed, some for the better and some for the worst! Thanks for watching Tom!
I quit driving trucks in 2012 and it’s changed a lot since then too! I was still running loose leaf paper log in 2012. I don’t even know how to use these computer E logs 🤷🏼♂️. I been thinking about going back but I’m not sure now
enjoyed the clip very insightful will be joining the big punk-in in several weeks. your TE. appeared to be very proffessional CREATING a very stress free enviorment while conducting technical operation A PLUS PLUS ON SCHNEIDER TRAINER !!!!! I was impress ... You did a very good job recording your training . I THINK it helps those individuals in route to training where it may be it gives you a reference a BENCH MARK. THANKS AGAIN AND SORRY YOU GOT CUT BUT POLICY IS POLICY, GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW GIG. I WILL BE WATCHING✌️👍
Great video men I Appreciate you sharing your travels of your beginning of learning of being a driver I am planning to go to school for this also to be a truck driver and looking forward to your next video
Yeah bro I did 2 weeks driving for Walmart with my Schneider TE in Chicago 🤮🤮 So glad now that I'm on my own as an new OTR driver they don't send me places like that or LA. They send us the easy dispatches until we're ready
thnx for this trucking vlog buddy, i’ve always wanted to try out to work as a truck driver for at least a year or too and see if i love it.. i just work as a School Bus Driver atm, watching from Regina Canada..
Best of luck there driver. I remember picking up my truck and spending some time at the AZ OC. It's a pretty new one. The hotel was good too as I remember that one as well
Hey bro, how you feel about being only one week with a trainer. Most companies do 3 to 4 weeks over the road, and Schnider being the few that does 1 week over the road. I personally feel 1 week on the road is not enough when you are new.
I personally feel like they could do more than one week with a trainer. I definitely learned a lot being out within that one week, however taking that information out with me on my own has become a game of "remembering" rather than "repetition". Here's the thing though, if you don't feel comfortable after 1 week of training, you definitely have the ability to let your driver leader and trainer know that you definitely need more time training, and they will assign you another week of training. Christian, the girl I was training with, decided that she needed more training time and she requested to go out with another trainer. So Schneider is sending her out with another trainer. I hope this helps bro! Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
I see a driver, jump seat and one in the bunker but I didn't see a safety net. You will want to make sure that is up. Then Your doing Grapvine too. Awesome. Another great learning lesson for your 2nd mile. Good luck k brother. I had a little over 1 million miles before switching careers. I do stay up on the times as I am about to retire again. I have been thinking about coming back to driving but not sure. Don't want anything FULL Time. I am 51 and have been working some form of employment since age 7. I think I am done with full time. Stay safe out there and just know it's going to take you 2 to 5 years to understand the job and the many opportunities out there. One word of advice, Don't get talked into an owner operator think with any company. Stay a company driver and save your money. If you ever want to own you own trucking company, get your own authority and buy your own Truck / Trailer and do it yourself. You will make more in the long run. Good Luck
Did you all pick up on this important detail !!,,,,,??? They not running over night Teams.... Hes training 2 at a time and shutting it down... Thats how its supposed to be. I cant sleep in the back of a bouncing truck. This is super important! That is awesome
Glad you caught that! I quit smoking over a year ago, so my nose was not used to the second hand smoking anymore. My nostrils were burning by the end of the week! 😂😂 thanks for the subscription brother!
@@lubag107 not really bc if if someone gets on your truck and you have rules they don't understand or want to abide by they still have a choice. Role with it or pick a new trainer that suits you
The siskiyou pass is definitely beautiful man. Haven't been over it much in the winter. It sucks what happens. But like you said when one door closes another one opens. I'm not sure where you are. But working for a small company imo is a lot better than mega carries. Granted I've been local since I got my cdl. I personally like local better so I can be home with my family at night. Where I work now I'm gone for one night here and there, plus I get the weekends off
Thiki,thanks for the info its pretty intresting,as a non trucker i hope to learn to drive truck one day,so keep on shearing your journey with me ,i am learning from you.Keep on trucking safely.
@@TikiTheTrucker grab some melatonin for your bag, a natural sleep aid. Comes in handy when the load planners think shifting you to night driving is a good idea.
I’m here in Missouri as well I tried to go to Schneider school but they said they didn’t have any schools available in my area I would have drove there, but I ended up at Roadmaster’s 10 minutes from home and still able to work my normal job, but I just want some experience at the company I ended up choosing I told her I never been on a plane a day in my life she said “noted” I don’t plan on it no time soon alone
Imagine all the fire alarms and a tornado siren across the street from your motel all going off in the middle of the night. Scared the hell out of everyone in the motel lol.
I'm an older lady, who has thought about getting a CDL for the last 2 yrs. I'm single with no kids. I wouldn't want to do this full time ( 60-70+hrs. week). I want to have some semblance of a life. Honestly, I'd be scared driving on mountain or steep roads. Especially on ice/snow. I moved to a small town recently where some of the roads are extremely steep and it scares the bejeezus out of me. I work well by myself and really enjoy driving and I am a safe driver. I can't afford to waste the nearly $5,000 to get a CDL so can I ask some of the older drivers out there if they think it's worth it to get a CDL if you only want to drive part time. Also, please tell me how you go to the bathroom in your truck if you really need to. I have no problem asking because I want/need to know. I'm not a real girly girl, but I do like to keep clean and fresh. Thanks everyone.
Hey Carol - I don't have info for you since I am just getting into trucking. I'm 57 and have had a Class B CDL for about 20 years. Just decided this spring to take the plunge into class A. The way I look at it is I'm going to give a one year commitment to a local trucking company with an excellent reputation. If I absolutely hate the distance hauls that will end my commitment. If I love it, I'll continue on. If I end it, I can go to local hauling. So for me I look at it as a great experience. As for bathrooms, I live with a composting toilet now and have for the last four years so I have no problem carrying a small one in my truck.
Congratulations on obtaining to CDL! It definitely is an amazing achievement! And thank you for the kind words David! I hope my content helps you with making a decision on what company you'd like to work with as your first company!
@@kevinortega735 they have a top gun program that is top of the food chain as far as training goes. They keep you as busy as you want to be with great miles. There is a safe driving program that pays you almost a 1000 dollars extra every month. They let you be the captain of your own ship meaning they don't force you to do anything. 24/7 support to help with whatever problems you experience on the road. It's just a great company to work for especially if you are inexperienced. Check them out for yourself and you'll see. GOD BLESS 🙌
Ooooo buddy as somebody that used to work in Loss Prevention at a Hotel/Resort I can tell you that those kids have just cost those parents and the hotel A LOT of money and have a permanent mark on their stay now. If they ever visit that same "brand" of hotel everybody is going to see that note attached and they'll more than likely be kicked out and banned from all locations in the future if there's ANY sort of trouble or complaint about them again no matter how small.
Does Schneider always put you up at a hotel during training week on the road or is it just because you have 2 people being trained this time? is it always two people being trained at a time?
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Man….. I’m 30 and for 10 years I’ve never found something so interesting career-wise…I never wanted to pursue because the other rigs have all those gears that look intimidating af😂
I noticed you guys stayed in a hotel to sleep, was that always the case when you were training? Will you be doing any team driving during your training, like sleeping in the truck while someone is driving? I had such a hard time sleeping in the bunk while someone was driving. I couldn't sleep and ended up quitting after 3 nights of no sleep.
So you don’t sleep on the trainers bunk? I get my CDL next month and planning on going with Schneider. If that’s the case, I’m excited about training lol. I’m not a fan of LIVING with someone
I am a former trainer. The only thing that I seen that your trainer didn’t tell you to do first of all when you hooked to a trailer you tug on the trailer don’t just look up under the trailer at the jaws and say it’s OK. Secondly, when you’re backing up, always put your four-way flashers on no matter if you’re bob tailing, or if you have a trailer one other thing you need to buy a tire thumper you just cannot look at tires and tell they’re not flat or not you have to thump the tires every time with the tires thumper other than it did you both did a great job Just remember to do this and Remember dispatcher or not your friends all they care about is getting that load off the board in front of them so don’t try to be friends with any dispatcher. I told you earlier that I was a former trainer I have more than 55 years experience of driving and over 4 million miles. Good luck to both of y’all hope to se👀see on the road
Hi sir
For payment per week as a beginner is it worth it
Which states is the best .
Thanks
I’m sorry I don’t understand your question can you be more pacific?
❤thanks a lot
@@lcswartz49specific ** 55 years driving 70+ years old, still can't spell
Get a black light and ALWAYS check around bottom of mattress for bedbugs. Bedbugs are a HUGE issue in those motels and on Semis. Always check before setting your backpack or luggage down. Be careful out there!
What do you do to kill bed bugs ?
@@Alexrc2890% rubbing alcohol
Don't work for crap companies with a high turnover rate.. 20 years, and I've never found any bedbugs in a semi.
It is fun to see people entering the trucking field… Ive been doing it for 32 years so far, it has changed a LOT, but yet, you still drive, move freight. Biggest thing I can say is dont rage quit, dont do things impulsively, that includes while driving. Let everyone else be the idiot assholes who end up being featured on youtube bad drivers. Courtesy goes a long way, particularly with the veteran drivers. We do notice those who are safe, not blocking fuel islands, not being aggressive in driving. Dont rely on your truck nannies to get you out of situations, YOU are the last line, and as long as you are smart out here you will be fine. Also, no question is ever a dumb one… just my 2 cents!
I appreciate the comment and the insight Caleb! Thank you! I'll definitely keep all that in mind while I'm out on the road solo!
Very good advice ❤️
Good advice, throw in long hours , low pay and lots of abuse by shippers and receiving. Was a great job until companies have to micro manage your life on the road . Retired 37yrs OTR .
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“A little gift from Schneider” mid sleep fire alarm goes off
Im starting with schneider This Month i just got my license this year and i am nervous. Thank you Very Much for sharing this video man. I appreciate it a lot. Stay safe EVERYONE and you as well bro.
Any updates ??
Great job Tiki, love the video. It's interesting to see all the aspects of OTR, I drive a day cab and am home daily, but OTR is something I have been wanting to do for a long time, and is definately a whole different animal. keep up the good work brother.
Usually people do that in the opposite order haha.
Very informative video for new drivers on what to expect, I’ve been driving for 14 years, my advice is get 1 year company driver experience and then go owner operator! 💯 enjoyed the video❗️
Thank you Joe! Getting my own truck and going owner operator is definitely the goal. Do you recommend leasing your truck to a company or starting your own authority when starting out?
@@TikiTheTruckerNEVER EVER TRY A LEASE PURCHASE WITH A MEGA CARRIER, It doesn’t matter what mega carrier your with or how good you think the company is, it’s a scam‼️ but for being an owner operator I would say for the first year or two you should find a good company to lease your truck under for 1-2 years and then start your own authority, but if you watch “justtruckin” on CZcams he started his authority and bought himself a truck straight out of CDL school without even working for a company. Basically it’s all about if you believe you can do it or not, last thing is no matter how much you hate trucking at times being a company driving DO NOT QUITE, when your owner operator you’ll have all the freedom in the world do whatever you want!
I wish you good luck on your trucking career brother✊
@@joelopez2348 I appreciate you brother, thank you for the knowledge! Keep the shiny side up!
@@TikiTheTrucker hi bro my English not is good my trining is tomorrow
Thanks for the rookie videos, just got my permit n will be starting my driving this week with a trucking school here in Hawaii, Ready to start a new career in trucking after 33 yrs as a correctional officer. Keep those vlog coming n hope to c u one day on the road!!GB n stay safe🤙
All co’s some soft spines
Drove otr for around 5yrs. And drove for Schneider part of it, bit of advice get a pilot card and save up on it. I was able to buy a cooler for 80$ and a cb with the money I saved up on there. It's free money, you don't pay for the fuel, doesn't seem like much but if you don't spend it, it can add up. Good luck otr, and be safe, driver.
Schneider actually gave us a pilot card during orientation to force us to claim those rewards points. I'm definitely not touching the points for a while and saving them up for sure!
That’s amazing when you’re on the training you learn you listening you understand and everyday you feel better ❤
Hey Tiki , great video! Just wanted to let you know that Schneider puts safety above everything and regards videotaping while driving a truck as distracted driving. So don't tape yourself driving the truck or Schneider my terminate you. There are other videos on CZcams by Schneider drivers that can confirm what I'm saying. Good luck!
Enjoyed watching your video. First time seeing you. I started out at Schneider in dry van back in 2017 in Dallas and drove OTR for two years mostly up in the northeast region and I-75/I-95 corridors. Moved over to liquid bulk in 2019 then became a TE until I left them in 2021. I'm now driving for a local ISO/Intermodal company in New Orleans. Home nightly and off weekends. Your video brought back good memories of my two weeks with my TE and all the great valuable lessons I learned. I see you have another video so I'll check that out as well. Hope you stick with it. Safety first and safe travels out there.
Dude, you did great. I live for pull-ups in trucking….no dents, bruises, or hurt feelings…
Finally a trucker that’s actually good @ vlogging 😆☺️
THANK YOU! I appreciate that 😁
Your tripping
You haven't been watching much yt i pressume
@@TikiTheTruckerhow do you record your videos? Is it a GoPro?
Tiki Awesome video, I am glad I found your channel. I am looking to apply to Schneider in March. Your aspect of what I wanted to see filled everything I was looking for. Stay safe on the road, and one day I hope to come across you and give a formal thank you!
I'm glad I was able to indirectly help you in making decision with considering employment with Schneider! Keep me updated with your progress and let me know what company you decided upon! Also, congratulations on making the first step towards your career in truck driving 🤘🏼
leaving and saying goodbye to your family is always the hardest part for me.
Every day is a learning experience i have been a professional truck driver since 1979 , this is a very good video just remember to be safe and healthy lifestyle and respectful to all other vehicles on the road 🙏🏽😎 Every day is a blessing and learning experience 💯
Hi Tiki.
Thank you for sharing what it was like for you in your interesting
First Week Training with your Schneider T E.
My compliments and congratulations for your successfully passing
that big trucking career step.
I know you will be an excellent
long term safe OTR driver
for Schneider.
It made me consider going School
to get my CDL and safely drive
for Schneider too now.
Love your videos! I start class tomorrow nothing with Raider Express. Thank you for all the insight on what's to come. Love your vibe. Hope you've found another job!
How did it go with raider? They are the one of my options to start with and also close to home. Any insight will be greatly appreciated
Bro, I'm considering beginning training for a CDL and I found your video very insightful as to the day in and day out lifestyle of a rookie driver. Thank you.
Yeah well enjoyed your video for starting out I give you an A+ as for no sleep well you'll get used to that it gets easier being a truck driver is long hours I like to drive at night and Park Early in the Morning always have a parking spot but it is nice to have another truck driver on the road be safe and courteous
He actually got fired and is now a yard jockey.
Great video man, definitely love the long vlogs! I just got to orientation today with Schneider am looking forward to getting trained/cdl. Best of success to you💯
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was worried I made it too long. Enjoy the orientation, remember to ask questions, and keep an open mind to what you're being taught! Schneider is well known for their training, you're in great hands 🤘🏼
Damn I’m starting this month to so nervous and excited
This video is why I couldn't do the otr route and bugged a crazy amount of companies to give me a shot at a local tanker job. I feel the pain saying bye to your family as I have young kids about the same age as your boy. I give you credit for that bro it's tough but keep on pushing. A little sacrifice will go a long way! Soon you'll be working at home if you choose to! I worked in the oilfield when my kids were babies.
Schneider made us sleep in the truck every night to get the real trucker experience. This was a great video
Did you team drive during your 1 week with the TE? I know some people said they did.
This is so much fun!!!
Thanks for taking me on your journey! 👍
I retired from SNI in 2016 after 21 years and just short of 3 million safe miles. Learn the basics and regulation compliance from SNI. After about 2 years you will be ready to move on if you've maintained a safe driving record. Trouble with SNI is they will treat you like a rookie despite your age or experience. Believe me the grass is greener across the fence.
How did you do 21yrs with SNI? rookie or veteran driver, they do treat everyone like a rookie. I don't understand why drivers stay there for a long time.
I only lasted 4 years with SNI. The managers lying made me leave. Last straw was driving to deliver a load on a Saturday, manager said they would unload me, however receiving was closed. Manager told me to wait while he called the receiver, then called me and told me a lady named Susan said they would take the load. When I tried again and told them that Susan said to let me into the docks they responded with Susan hadn’t worked there in the last 3 months. Management are lying S O B s
@@Mobius-Storm specially because of the pay. Just how???!
It looks like your trainer was doing everything for you (like fueling and pre-trip). Did he have you do things yourself and guide you through the processes? I feel like the hallmark of a good trainer is guiding you through the job with ample commentary while you do the hands-on work so you get a really good feel for what things will be like on your own.
I came back to watch this... i thought you wore the go-pro while training... what a great time for the company to discuss the company electronics policy... 🤔
I love the long and detailed vids, man! U deserve way more subs.
wow 3 people you got trained at the right time bad weather
Yup, definitely had the advantage with that! Got the practice in bad weather with an experienced driver in the passenger seat lol
Long trip with the oldies from the 70's and 80's. Wow you guys are tough.
I’m about to be shipped off otr kinda nervous but your vlogs are entertaining and 🔥🔥 keep on going 💪🏽💪🏽
No need to be nervous, just treat it like any other day! And I appreciate it man, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos 🙌🏼
Damn, I should have waited fifteen years or so before trying the trucking thing. When I was with a trainer around 2004, we seemed to be driving for 16 hours a day, and slept on the truck. Training was also like six weeks......all on the truck. No hotel rooms during the training. Oh yeah, and there was a lot of shifting (grinding) of gears. Automatics were very few. I never seen one. Eventually I quit because it was just way too long of a time to spend with another person for so long in a small cab. But.........I got to see about 46 of the 50 states, so there is that.
Great videos man I love the content. For a while now I been thinking about getting my CDL and watching your videos inspired me to do it! Keep up the great work 👍
Absolutely great video bro everything about it broll , transitions , dialog just everything about it bro all around great video please keep blessing us.
I really enjoyed this video, hopefully I will be driving June 2022 . You give a lot of information, thank you for that keep it coming for us newbies.
Good job Tman. I'm a former trucker from the mid 90's and I'm thinking about driving trucks again. Things have sure changed since 1996! Peace!!
Thank you Tom! I was told, once you've fallen in love with the road, it seems to always pull you back in! Things definitely have changed, some for the better and some for the worst! Thanks for watching Tom!
@@TikiTheTrucker welcome my trucking brother. B safe.
I quit driving trucks in 2012 and it’s changed a lot since then too! I was still running loose leaf paper log in 2012. I don’t even know how to use these computer E logs 🤷🏼♂️. I been thinking about going back but I’m not sure now
@@JohnnyRebKy buy your self a eld exempt truck
enjoyed the clip very insightful will be joining the big punk-in in several weeks. your TE. appeared to be very proffessional CREATING a very stress free enviorment while conducting technical operation A PLUS PLUS ON SCHNEIDER TRAINER !!!!! I was impress ... You did a very good job recording your training . I THINK it helps those individuals in route to training where it may be it gives you a reference a BENCH MARK. THANKS AGAIN AND SORRY YOU GOT CUT BUT POLICY IS POLICY, GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW GIG. I WILL BE WATCHING✌️👍
Great video men I Appreciate you sharing your travels of your beginning of learning of being a driver I am planning to go to school for this also to be a truck driver and looking forward to your next video
Love your video, you cracked me up , when you said that you weren't leaving your stuff 😅😂❤❤❤
Just a random GTR35 in the tumbnail is crazy!🔥
Good content. I’m with Schneider Intermodal in Houston…..regional driver. Big ups to yal! ✊🏾💯✊🏾
Great video!!! Enjoyed watching the entire video. Felt like I was on the road with yall. Looking forward to watching more videos
Thank you brother this was great. I graduate from trucking school in a month and I like Schneider
That was a great video thank you for the update on trucking good job 👍 keep the videos coming stay safe
Thank you KING ARTHUR, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
Yeah bro I did 2 weeks driving for Walmart with my Schneider TE in Chicago 🤮🤮 So glad now that I'm on my own as an new OTR driver they don't send me places like that or LA. They send us the easy dispatches until we're ready
This was something I was worrying about. Thank you for clarifying.
thnx for this trucking vlog buddy, i’ve always wanted to try out to work as a truck driver for at least a year or too and see if i love it.. i just work as a School Bus Driver atm, watching from Regina Canada..
Best of luck there driver. I remember picking up my truck and spending some time at the AZ OC. It's a pretty new one. The hotel was good too as I remember that one as well
Hey bro, how you feel about being only one week with a trainer. Most companies do 3 to 4 weeks over the road, and Schnider being the few that does 1 week over the road. I personally feel 1 week on the road is not enough when you are new.
I personally feel like they could do more than one week with a trainer. I definitely learned a lot being out within that one week, however taking that information out with me on my own has become a game of "remembering" rather than "repetition". Here's the thing though, if you don't feel comfortable after 1 week of training, you definitely have the ability to let your driver leader and trainer know that you definitely need more time training, and they will assign you another week of training.
Christian, the girl I was training with, decided that she needed more training time and she requested to go out with another trainer. So Schneider is sending her out with another trainer.
I hope this helps bro! Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
They should make you do 6 months with a trainer can't learn everything in one week you can't even learn the basics in one week
@@davecramer9725 6 months!?? WTF !!!! Maybe 6 weeks
@@TikiTheTruckerdid y’all drive all over the US in that one week, or did y’all stay in one area and how long did you drive for everyday?
The homie out there just wearing a v neck tee in the snow
I see a driver, jump seat and one in the bunker but I didn't see a safety net. You will want to make sure that is up.
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Your doing Grapvine too. Awesome. Another great learning lesson for your 2nd mile.
Good luck k brother. I had a little over 1 million miles before switching careers. I do stay up on the times as I am about to retire again. I have been thinking about coming back to driving but not sure. Don't want anything FULL Time. I am 51 and have been working some form of employment since age 7. I think I am done with full time.
Stay safe out there and just know it's going to take you 2 to 5 years to understand the job and the many opportunities out there. One word of advice, Don't get talked into an owner operator think with any company. Stay a company driver and save your money. If you ever want to own you own trucking company, get your own authority and buy your own Truck / Trailer and do it yourself. You will make more in the long run.
Good Luck
Did you all pick up on this important detail !!,,,,,??? They not running over night Teams.... Hes training 2 at a time and shutting it down... Thats how its supposed to be. I cant sleep in the back of a bouncing truck. This is super important! That is awesome
Hope you do well and stay safe. Your job is often overlooked I think. Vital work for the USA. God Speed brother!
You're lucky they got you a flight. I had to go greyhound and it took nearly two fricken days.
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Tone a paw Arizona (Tonopah)
Our kids live in AZ
Did nyc once never will again. Did Chicago a number of times definitely better drive alert but it’s not too bad.
Ain't no way I could do it with them both smoking in the cab lol. Nice channel tho I subscribed 👍
Glad you caught that! I quit smoking over a year ago, so my nose was not used to the second hand smoking anymore. My nostrils were burning by the end of the week! 😂😂 thanks for the subscription brother!
Yo is there not a way you can have them not do that shit. Like company policy
@@lubag107 the person assigned the truck make the rules.
@@jameshayes2301 that's fucked up
@@lubag107 not really bc if if someone gets on your truck and you have rules they don't understand or want to abide by they still have a choice. Role with it or pick a new trainer that suits you
Just got my license an looking for work! Cant wait to get started. Enjoy the journey bahd!
Tiki awesome video ! Hope it’s working out well for you!
Cool, it was nice to see what happens on A driver trainer week.
Excellent video, appreciate y'all for taking this video! I am going with Schneider orientation in Arkansas in 2 wks.
Congrats man I should be testing in the next month! Thanks for the vid
That was my TE when I was with Schneider back in 2021.
The siskiyou pass is definitely beautiful man. Haven't been over it much in the winter. It sucks what happens. But like you said when one door closes another one opens. I'm not sure where you are. But working for a small company imo is a lot better than mega carries. Granted I've been local since I got my cdl. I personally like local better so I can be home with my family at night. Where I work now I'm gone for one night here and there, plus I get the weekends off
Thiki,thanks for the info its pretty intresting,as a non trucker i hope to learn to drive truck one day,so keep on shearing your journey with me ,i am learning from you.Keep on trucking safely.
Good luck to you.
Get used to having a messed up sleep schedule.
That's trucking.
I appreciate it! It's been a couple weeks in and my sleep schedule has been everywhere haha.
@@TikiTheTrucker grab some melatonin for your bag, a natural sleep aid.
Comes in handy when the load planners think shifting you to night driving is a good idea.
@@info_fox That is a great idea! I appreciate the consideration!
Bobtail is just like driving a dump truck with an empty bed watch getting on the brakes hard so that means pay attention
Your trainer seemed pretty cool. Does he still check up on you every once in a while?
3 in a truck, wow super crowded in that cab ! Hopefully everything worked out well. 🚛
It definitely was crowded, but in the end it worked out perfectly! I'm finally in my own truck and on the road solo now!
I’m surprised too see the quality it’s actually pretty good
You will never get back your lost sleep , none of it ! !! Lol
Yes, exactly! I never truly feel like I've caught up on any sleep to be honest haha.
I’m here in Missouri as well I tried to go to Schneider school but they said they didn’t have any schools available in my area I would have drove there, but I ended up at Roadmaster’s 10 minutes from home and still able to work my normal job, but I just want some experience at the company I ended up choosing I told her I never been on a plane a day in my life she said “noted” I don’t plan on it no time soon alone
It makes me happy watching you succeed. 😊
Getting woken up by fire alarms in a hotel is the worst! I've had it happen once in my life.
Imagine all the fire alarms and a tornado siren across the street from your motel all going off in the middle of the night. Scared the hell out of everyone in the motel lol.
Lmao Seattle to Portland is like a 2 and half-hour drive
Is that the Green Tree hotel? Im leaving for the Schneider training day after tomorrow in Phx and they're putting me up in the Green Tree
I'm an older lady, who has thought about getting a CDL for the last 2 yrs. I'm single with no kids. I wouldn't want to do this full time ( 60-70+hrs. week). I want to have some semblance of a life. Honestly, I'd be scared driving on mountain or steep roads. Especially on ice/snow. I moved to a small town recently where some of the roads are extremely steep and it scares the bejeezus out of me. I work well by myself and really enjoy driving and I am a safe driver. I can't afford to waste the nearly $5,000 to get a CDL so can I ask some of the older drivers out there if they think it's worth it to get a CDL if you only want to drive part time. Also, please tell me how you go to the bathroom in your truck if you really need to. I have no problem asking because I want/need to know. I'm not a real girly girl, but I do like to keep clean and fresh. Thanks everyone.
Hey Carol - I don't have info for you since I am just getting into trucking. I'm 57 and have had a Class B CDL for about 20 years. Just decided this spring to take the plunge into class A. The way I look at it is I'm going to give a one year commitment to a local trucking company with an excellent reputation. If I absolutely hate the distance hauls that will end my commitment. If I love it, I'll continue on. If I end it, I can go to local hauling. So for me I look at it as a great experience. As for bathrooms, I live with a composting toilet now and have for the last four years so I have no problem carrying a small one in my truck.
When you have to use it just pull in a rest area or truck stop and use it.
Ann B Davis (Alice) from Brady Bunch did it.
Dude, What a great video. Loved it. Thinking about Schneider. Just got CDL Monday.
Congratulations on obtaining to CDL! It definitely is an amazing achievement! And thank you for the kind words David! I hope my content helps you with making a decision on what company you'd like to work with as your first company!
Swift is way better. Facts
@@jameshayes2301 why is swift better
@@kevinortega735 they have a top gun program that is top of the food chain as far as training goes. They keep you as busy as you want to be with great miles. There is a safe driving program that pays you almost a 1000 dollars extra every month. They let you be the captain of your own ship meaning they don't force you to do anything. 24/7 support to help with whatever problems you experience on the road. It's just a great company to work for especially if you are inexperienced. Check them out for yourself and you'll see. GOD BLESS 🙌
Ooooo buddy as somebody that used to work in Loss Prevention at a Hotel/Resort I can tell you that those kids have just cost those parents and the hotel A LOT of money and have a permanent mark on their stay now. If they ever visit that same "brand" of hotel everybody is going to see that note attached and they'll more than likely be kicked out and banned from all locations in the future if there's ANY sort of trouble or complaint about them again no matter how small.
The snot-👃kids who set off the fire 🔥 ⏰ alarm should have their ads whipped!😤
Thanks for the video T ! ✊🏽
Did you feel one with TE was enough driving for you ? Can you ask for more time with TE ? Thanks
Great video, really enjoyed it, great information. Thinking of going with Schneider in April.you do an excellent job of videotaping.
Hey Mack, if you go with Schneider in April. Just remember...no videotaping, cellphone etc on the truck when in motion. Grounds for dismissal.
This was Good, It didn't look Stressful.
I was nervous at first but it was definitely a lot more relax than I anticipated!
Does Schneider always put you up at a hotel during training week on the road or is it just because you have 2 people being trained this time? is it always two people being trained at a time?
Good stuff young man 💯🤜🤛
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I watched all 50mins bro without even noticing, love the vlog bro just like this
I’m new to your page but i love the intro… now subscribed
Great video my brother very informative thanks!
Good job. Very informative! Be safe.
Thank you, like wise!
Man….. I’m 30 and for 10 years I’ve never found something so interesting career-wise…I never wanted to pursue because the other rigs have all those gears that look intimidating af😂
I am surprised they let you smoke in the truck.
I noticed you guys stayed in a hotel to sleep, was that always the case when you were training? Will you be doing any team driving during your training, like sleeping in the truck while someone is driving? I had such a hard time sleeping in the bunk while someone was driving. I couldn't sleep and ended up quitting after 3 nights of no sleep.
Great video. Can you do a video about how to talk to recruiters and how to pick a driving school
The infamous green tree hotel fifty first avenue baby
Great job, enjoyed the video!
So you don’t sleep on the trainers bunk? I get my CDL next month and planning on going with Schneider. If that’s the case, I’m excited about training lol. I’m not a fan of LIVING with someone
Make time for walking, working out stretching. Eat healthy too and drink lots of water too. Stay away from the junk food as best as possible.
thank you.