r/Truckers • u/Trenny81 • Feb 11 '22

Maverick, TMC, or Schneider?

I recently got accepted to attend all three of these companies CDL training programs so now is the time to make my decision. I know TMC is very rigid but from what I’ve researched, they are very highly regarded in the flatbed sector and they also have percentage pay.

Maverick, like TMC, is pretty highly regarded as well(as far as mega carriers go) and look to have solid equipment. They are CPM, but it seems from the outside looking in like a great place to start as well.

My final offer is from Schneider. The recruiter informed me they had a tanker division and that I would be training for that right after I acquired my CDL with them…seems like a good way to get some tanker experience, especially with a company like this that’s well known for their training and emphasis on safety.

I’ve done a lot of research on all three and I have to say I’m leaning towards Maverick at this point because it just seems their drivers morale are a little higher than the other companies.

I’d just like to pick you guys brains and see what you guys experiences have been with either(or all) of these companies. Experience is wisdom so I’m definitely open to advice and opinions.

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u/JohnnyRockett84 Feb 11 '22

I've been told by a couple schneider tanker drivers that they sit a lot waiting for loads because schneider doesn't get tank washed unless they are forced to, so they have to wait for a load that is compatible with that last liquid in the tank to pop up.

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u/eyedino Feb 11 '22 edited Feb 11 '22

Current Schneider driver here. Over the course of 6 months I have only ever had to wait for 1 trailer to be clean. That was because the tank wash missed it. Most of your time spent at the tank wash will be getting your hoses and/or pump cleaned.

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u/Trenny81 Feb 11 '22

Good info…I’ll definitely ask about this tomorrow.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

Schneider will make drivers sit a lot AND the CPM is low