Team Truck Driving
Driving with a Companion Increases Profitability
Expedited Truck Driving
One of the most satisfying — and lucrative — trucking jobs you can find is with our Expedited Division. Drivers may team with a friend, spouse or relative and take advantage of 99% no-touch freight and 70% drop-and-hook, priority load dispatches, spending less time loading/unloading and waiting, and more time driving.
If you don't have a partner to drive with, we will work with you to find someone with similar preferences. We also offer a Team Partner Training Program for experienced drivers that want to train their partner. You must have at least one-year of truck driving experience and at least one-month of experience driving for Schneider.
What's New with Team Driving at Schneider National?
Our new Elite Team program allows for job progression and improved benefits. Top performing teams get access to top notch maintenance, dispatch, equipment and other benefits. We're also growing our team customer base with consistent, year-round freight, and a longer length of haul. Our team drivers are encouraged to stay involved with their leadership team through our Team Town Hall calls held each quarter.
Increase Earnings
- Team drivers can earn more than $135,000 per year.
- Earn $10,000 more per year than solo drivers. ($.05/mile team premium; $.02 per mile team mileage incentive bonus*; $.02/mile service and safety bonus)
- Driver referral bonus: Earn up to $1,000 bonus to refer your team partner or another driver.
- Per diem or mileage pay; your choice!
In 2007, our top team earned over $176,000.
Team Benefits
- Team Advisors: Experienced team drivers that are just a call away to offer assistance and advise when you need it
- Newer equipment for teams and priority maintenance
- 99% no-touch freight for teams; 70% drop and hook
- Layover and detention pay
- Teams receive priority freight selection and dispatch
- Excellent insurance and benefits packages with vacation pay
- Average team length of haul is over 1,400 miles per load
- Typically home 3 days after 14 days on the road, or home 4 days after 21 days on the road (schedules may vary based on home location)
- Increased speed stance for teams — 65 mph cruise
- Dedicated team runs in some areas with more predictable time at home
- Home Run opportunities in some areas: Enjoy 17 weeks off per year
- Train your team partner program available for those who qualify
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old (DOT requirement)
- Hold a valid driver's license (must be issued by your state of residence)
- Clean driving record
- Solid work history
- Hazardous materials endorsement required for all team drivers, and to qualify for $.02 mileage incentive bonus.
Want to team, but don't have a partner? Email us at: teamcapacitygeneration@schneider.com