New Drivers-Beware - Class A Truck Driver Schneider Employee Review

1.0
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits package is pretty decent.

Cons

DECEPTIVE PRACTICES. As a new/newer driver, you do NOT want to apply here. Bait and switch on hiring processes. New(er) CDL drivers are recruited in droves, but this company does not clearly outline what's needed during the onboarding process, until something is missed. People are not trained "The Schneider Way," they're EXPECTED to already know, despite being advised new hires would be trained to Schneider standards during the two weeks of on campus orientation and one week mentored driving experience. First week in-cab driving mentors are hit or miss for actual instructor capabilities or proper advisement of "The Schneider Way." Instead of actually guiding drivers to do better and given steps to improve, drivers are terminated. Recruiters will tell applicants that Schneider is more than happy work with you to be properly trained, but in actuality, they prefer to terminate. Recruiters will also quote a higher rate of pay for deliveries; however, during onboarding drivers are informed they will be paid less than half the amount originally quoted by the recruiter. Deceptive practices to get driver on board, bait, switch, and terminate. That's the Schneider Way.

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Schneider Response
3mo
We're sorry about your experience with us. Starting off as a truck driver can be tough and work hard on a weekly basis to make sure all driver pay is competitive in the marketplace. Integrity is one of our core values and always want to work with drivers who have concerns like yours. We appreciate your feedback to help make us better.

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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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