Truck driver orientation
Prepare for the next step in your driving career
Our truck driver orientation is designed to ensure that you hit the road with all the safety skills and account-specific training you need to be a successful Schneider driver. Apply for your ideal driving job and schedule your orientation date today.
Inexperienced truck driver orientation schedule and pay
The length of orientation for inexperienced drivers depends on what kind of freight you’ll be hauling and can vary depending on your needs, but here is what you can generally expect from training:
- Van Truckload – Three weeks.
- Intermodal – Three to four weeks, depending on ramp training requirements.
- Tanker – Four weeks.
- Dedicated – Three to four weeks, depending on account-specific requirements.
All drivers are paid to attend and complete orientation. The amount varies by the type of driving position you choose, but you’ll be paid every Friday. Talk to a recruiter (800-44-PRIDE or live chat) for more specifics.
How to prepare for inexperienced driver orientation
Transitioning out of driving school doesn’t have to be difficult. Our recruiting, training and operations teams work together to make the process easier for you. Schneider arranges drivers' lodging and transportation to orientation, if applicable. Plus, orientation begins on a weekly basis, meaning you can pick a start date that works best for you without having to wait long.
What you’ll do during inexperienced driver orientation
We’ll take the skills you learned in driving school to the next level by putting them in a real-world context starting the first day of orientation. Here’s what to expect from Schneider’s inexperienced driver orientation:
In-truck and in-simulator time
From day one, you’ll get out in the yard to watch demonstrations and get in-truck practice. Plus, our simulator offers a controlled environment where you can practice essential skills and scenarios before getting on the road. To ensure you’re comfortable and safe behind the wheel during orientation, you will move through orientation at your own pace instead of following a rigid, time-based schedule.
Classroom training
We prepare you to be a safe and successful Schneider driver by walking you through what a day in the life of a Schneider driver is like, including how to use our tablets, log correctly within our systems, make the most of our comprehensive benefits, work with our maintenance team and more.
Over-the-road training
During this part of orientation, you will go out on the road with one of Schneider's expert training engineers. You'll haul loads, do the work that you’ll do as a driver and get familiar with the day-to-day life of a truck driver. Your training engineer will be in the passenger seat to answer all the questions you may have.
Inexperienced driver orientation testimonials
Hear what other new drivers are saying about Schneider’s orientation experience, and meet a couple of our friendly instructors.
Experienced driver orientation schedule and pay
The length of experienced orientation varies depending on your needs and the type of driving job you choose. Here's how long you can expect in-person training to run:
- Van Truckload – Four days.
- Intermodal – Seven days.
- Tanker – Three weeks.
- Dedicated – Four to seven days, depending on account-specific requirements.
All drivers are paid to attend and complete orientation. The amount varies by the type of driving position you choose, but you'll be paid every Friday. Talk to a recruiter (800-44-PRIDE or live chat) for more specifics.
How to prepare for experienced driver orientation
Our paid orientation begins on a weekly basis, meaning you can pick a start date that works best for you without having to wait long. Plus, Schneider also arranges drivers' lodging and transportation to orientation, if applicable.
Inexperienced truck driver orientation schedule and pay
The length of orientation for inexperienced drivers depends on what kind of freight you’ll be hauling and can vary depending on your needs, but here is what you can generally expect from training:
- Van Truckload – Three weeks.
- Intermodal – Three to four weeks, depending on ramp training requirements.
- Tanker – Four weeks.
- Dedicated – Three to four weeks, depending on account-specific requirements.
All drivers are paid to attend and complete orientation. The amount varies by the type of driving position you choose, but you’ll be paid every Friday. Talk to a recruiter (800-44-PRIDE or live chat) for more specifics.
How to prepare for inexperienced driver orientation
Transitioning out of driving school doesn’t have to be difficult. Our recruiting, training and operations teams work together to make the process easier for you. Schneider arranges drivers' lodging and transportation to orientation, if applicable. Plus, orientation begins on a weekly basis, meaning you can pick a start date that works best for you without having to wait long.
What you’ll do during inexperienced driver orientation
We’ll take the skills you learned in driving school to the next level by putting them in a real-world context starting the first day of orientation. Here’s what to expect from Schneider’s inexperienced driver orientation:
In-truck and in-simulator time
From day one, you’ll get out in the yard to watch demonstrations and get in-truck practice. Plus, our simulator offers a controlled environment where you can practice essential skills and scenarios before getting on the road. To ensure you’re comfortable and safe behind the wheel during orientation, you will move through orientation at your own pace instead of following a rigid, time-based schedule.
Classroom training
We prepare you to be a safe and successful Schneider driver by walking you through what a day in the life of a Schneider driver is like, including how to use our tablets, log correctly within our systems, make the most of our comprehensive benefits, work with our maintenance team and more.
Over-the-road training
During this part of orientation, you will go out on the road with one of Schneider's expert training engineers. You'll haul loads, do the work that you’ll do as a driver and get familiar with the day-to-day life of a truck driver. Your training engineer will be in the passenger seat to answer all the questions you may have.
Inexperienced driver orientation testimonials
Hear what other new drivers are saying about Schneider’s orientation experience, and meet a couple of our friendly instructors.
Experienced driver orientation schedule and pay
The length of experienced orientation varies depending on your needs and the type of driving job you choose. Here's how long you can expect in-person training to run:
- Van Truckload – Four days.
- Intermodal – Seven days.
- Tanker – Three weeks.
- Dedicated – Four to seven days, depending on account-specific requirements.
All drivers are paid to attend and complete orientation. The amount varies by the type of driving position you choose, but you'll be paid every Friday. Talk to a recruiter (800-44-PRIDE or live chat) for more specifics.
How to prepare for experienced driver orientation
Our paid orientation begins on a weekly basis, meaning you can pick a start date that works best for you without having to wait long. Plus, Schneider also arranges drivers' lodging and transportation to orientation, if applicable.
Always training SMART
Schneider provides some of the best training in the industry and has been a leader and pioneer in training for years. We also lead the way with a commitment to safety that is introduced during driver orientation and extends through all operations. With Schneider’s proprietary safe driving training called “SMART,” drivers are given the technology, training and equipment that allows them to put safety first and always.
Get one step closer to orientation by applying today.