All Big Truck Companies Alike and Unique - OTR Driver Schneider Employee Review

4.0
Jul 8, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Normally starts you off with a higher pay than most companies. They're flexible to react to your personal life. They want you to leave. Safety is taken seriously. Other truck employers would hire you if you worked for Schneider because they know you've been trained well and succeeded (unless you've been fired). Not trying to be racial, but this is one of the best Big Companies and the black driver ratios is higher here than any other employer (I like the fact that the minorities are the majorities in this organization). Best place for owner operator (you really gets to pick your loads....JB Hunt too).

Cons

As big as the company is, they won't give guarantee pay. Covenant Transport, Mavericks, K&B Transportation, Boyle, Mast Trucking, and certain US Express accounts off it. There's been many of times I had crappy miles and pay was 3-5 hundrish dollars. I had to threaten to leave to get better miles. The DBL's has too many drivers assigned to them that they can't personally get to know you (like other big trucking companies). Team drivers has a high chance of not staying together ( some to do stick it out). Team drivers work better with someone they are related to or knew in the past very well (this is team driver employers cross the border). The list can go on because all companies has their alike and unique characteristics.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Terminal manager was very professional & understanding.

Cons

12 hr shifts made for a long day

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Schneider Response
3w
Thanks for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed the great management and professional staff we have here! We wish you all the best!
4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Dedicated local account, driver leaders are nice, equipment is decent.

Cons

$12/hr on duty, not driving pay. That’s ridiculous and includes everything except driving. Work can be inconsistent at times, hours can be long, no holiday or mileage bonus pay for a long time after hire, benefits are expensive. Schneider won’t allow drivers to use Bluetooth or any other hands-free device, INCLUDING HEARING AIDS, to receive calls while driving. This makes having a life outside of work and scheduling appointments almost impossible.

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Schneider Response
3w
Thank you for your feedback and review. We review pay weekly to make sure it's competitive in the marketplace. We have an open door policy and always want to hear concerns like this from our drivers. Drive safe.
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