Schneider Fired Me...

We tried our best y'all.. Let's keep our head up and move forward!

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[JarodARed]

Just remember Tiki, you are more valuable than those companies. The trailer doesnt make it to the docks without the drivers. Your CDL allows u to write ur own ticket my friend. That CDL is valuable and u can use it anywhere.

[theru]

This guy said i take full responsibility for my actions. what a true man

[idlemindoo]

This Trucking is a very big Industry, there is a much greater Company waiting for you to drive for them.. Great Content!

[munkandbear]

I find it highly suspect of them that they knew you were violating this rule and never did anything about it until you reminded them that it was time for you to go home for your break. The trucking industry is rampant with this behavior. Once you get some experience look into getting your own rig. There is a lot of freedom in being your own boss. If you don't want to take a load you don't take it . If you want to go home you go home you only answer to you.

[islanderpurgatory]

Years ago I worked for Schneider as a company driver, when Donny Schneider ran the company. I felt that they were a good company for novice drivers to start with and their policies to be there for their driver's in time of need, like getting you home for a family emergency was comforting and is why I chose to sign up.
Having said this, my first 8 months were enjoyable and I had fun, but then a life and death family emergency happened. I had medical power of attorney for my parents which were elderly at the time, and my mother was rushed to the hospital, and needed surgery. She had always been in good health up till then, so I would have thought that it would have been my dad not my mother.y cousin contacted Schneider to let the know of the emergency and to see how fast they could get me home, as I had the only signing atthority needed before an operation could be done. Now back in those days, with a fire situation like this, Schneider promised to get you home as quickly as possible, even if they needed to fly you home. Of course like I said, that sounded reassuring, till I actually had to call on the to help me out. I wasn't too far away from my home OC, about a days drive, but instead of routing me home, they routed me in the opposite direction. I of course refused the load stating that I needed to get home to sign the paperwork, so the operation could go ahead. They claimed that all families pull this trick, to get their family members home, except this was for real.
Long story short, after reaching out to Green Bay, they got me a load home be for my mother would have perished.
The operation was a success, but the doctor's said that her recovery period would be a few weeks, and since my parents were divorced and being an only child, that task fell on me. I kept Schneider informed, but on the day of the operation, Schneider, called me that morning, while my mother was in surgery, to say they needed me back by noon the next day, or they would terminate my employment.
Well, I didn't show up as demanded, so they terminated me. Someone once told me, 6 months with Schneider, was like a year with anyone else.
I had a friend working for another company, coencedently he just called to find out how my mother was, and when I told him what Schneider had done, he reached out to his company, and they called me that same day. I explained to them that I couldn't start right away until my mother had recovered, and they said take as long as you need.
They sent me the paperwork to start the process and do you know what Schneider did? They told my new company that they couldn't get my records from them, because I was still their driver, except they fired me for not returning in the time given. This was their attempt to prevent me from being employed by anyone else. Needles to say they didn't get away with this, after I reported them to the labor board.
Once I was able to work again, what a difference between Schneider and my new home.
One thing I learned from my experience with Schneider, they only follow policy when it benefits them.
It's nice that you had a nice experience with them, but I know lots of driver's that I have met over the my 25+ years over the road that have similar if not worse experiences. As soon as you want time off, you are expendable.
Their r a lot better companies out there, and pay better. If you have no accidents and no tickets, in other words a safe driving record, the trucking world is your oyster. Do your research though, just don't take the first job out there.
Remember, there's a shortage of good safe driver's out there, something Schneider it sounds like still hasn't learned. Donny use to say that the barrel was bottomless, probably because Schneider would take anyone off of the street and train them to drive a transport, even if they didn't know how to drive a car.
Good luck with your search, I would be surprised if you are still unemployed by week's end.

[lilmobop]

This is the driver you want in your fleet. Accountable. Enthusiastic. Great Character!

[jiminykripes]

A blessing in disguise. Move on and keep on trucking.

[gretje]

I resigned from Schneider last week myself, as a driver. My 4 months there were quite an experience and not a very good one. As some on here have said there are better opportunities awaiting. Blessings to you! 💖

[jesseostone]

I was with Schneider for six years, and my husband for five. We both drove separately and teamed for them. I felt it was a great intro to the industry, reenforcing what I had learned in driving school. We made good money, gained valuable experience in hazmat hauling and pulling doubles. Sure, there were some things we didn’t like, people and places we didn’t care for, but you find that anywhere. We’ve been Owner Operators for four years now, doing AA&E work, and all our past experience prepared us for this fantastic opportunity. I’m forever grateful to Schneider for my time spent there. Tiki, you’ll have no problem at your next job. Best of luck to you.

[DannyPorsche]

What a genius. They paid for his school, his CDL, he gets himself fired, and now he can go and work for real money. I knew SCHNEIDER sucks ! ! ! Good job baba !

[HectorPerez-otku]

Tiki a lot of folks on here are saying they feel bad because Schneider let you go.
Heck no, not me. I'm glad they let you go so you can pursue a bigger opportunities.
It's a blessing in disguise.
I know you have a fiance and young ones and you just want to provide for them which is what real men do.
A word of advise.
Just be very selective on where you land next. Ask a ton of questions.
God Bless and take care.

[NovejSpeed]

Their loss. I understand rules are rules but man they missed a good PR opportunity with you. You represented them well. Between you and Reach's FIRING Schneider isn't wrong but this is still putting a VERY negative light on them.

[MarkOPolo]

I commend you for stepping up and taking responsibility for your actions and not badmouthing Schneider. More people need to exhibit this type of responsibility and behavior. Just found your channel and this is the first video of yours that I watched and I must say I am impressed.

[ladariunbarnes]

Really love your positivity!! Better is coming, bro!! Hang in there

[hughsonj]

I gave Schneider a try for about 8 months. I didn't have a problem with them as an employer. I just found out that the hours I put into driving made it hard to balance with my family life. Trucking is not for everyone, and I moved on to something that is better suited to me.

[susandumas]

Sorry to hear, I really appreciate your honesty and positive attitude regarding Schneider, I’m a team driver with them, and agree that they are a really good company. Thank you for taking responsibility, it is a rare thing nowadays.

[waynewalker]

Hey Tiki, i had a 35 year career as a driver and loved it. You have the right attitude and a love for driving. There are some great jobs out there and one has your name on it...

[terrymcvicker]

Your upbeat positive attitude about this situation..speaks volumes about your parents raising you well.

[watchwatch]

Thank you so much for your honesty and accountability, WOW!!! that's integrity, very refreshing.

[heavybre]

That's really mature of you my guy. I appreciate your honest non-biased commentary on your experience.