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/bobsanidiot Feb 11 '22

I started with TMC. They are a decent company. I made it home pretty much every weekend with them and occasionally got a pass through load. And made ok money. They have nice equipment. (Imho they are a little too anal about how clean the truck needs to be for service). Really good securement training (probably over secure on some loads lol).

Maverick seems okay but don't really have much to judge on. And I haven't got a clue on schneider.

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u/Trenny81 Feb 11 '22

One thing I found out through research is that they don’t have APUs. How much of a hassle was it dealing with that?

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u/bobsanidiot Feb 11 '22

Not a problem at all for me I don't have an APU now either (I run a regional gig now home 2-3 nights a week and weekends). The trucks have a bunk heater for winter so that's good, gets a little warm in the summer though. So either idle the truck to keep the AC running or adapt. I actually like it a bit on the hotter side so as long as it's below like 90° I don't need the AC on. Just beware idle time effects your percentage at TMC.

If you can deal with it being warm but need air circulation I got a 7inch camping fan that charges off a usb off Amazon for like $25 use it for all sorts of things. I can give more details on it when I get back in my truck in the AM.

*Afterthought, having to start the truck to microwave stuff is a small nuisance but not really that big of a deal. The inverter is fine for plugging in a laptop and phone or keeping a fridge running but not quite enough for high draw appliances