I am a former trainer. The only thing that I seen that your trainer didn’t tell you to do first of all when you hooked to a trailer you tug on the trailer don’t just look up under the trailer at the jaws and say it’s OK. Secondly, when you’re backing up, always put your four-way flashers on no matter if you’re bob tailing, or if you have a trailer one other thing you need to buy a tire thumper you just cannot look at tires and tell they’re not flat or not you have to thump the tires every time with the tires thumper other than it did you both did a great job Just remember to do this and Remember dispatcher or not your friends all they care about is getting that load off the board in front of them so don’t try to be friends with any dispatcher. I told you earlier that I was a former trainer I have more than 55 years experience of driving and over 4 million miles. Good luck to both of y’all hope to se👀see on the road

Get a black light and ALWAYS check around bottom of mattress for bedbugs. Bedbugs are a HUGE issue in those motels and on Semis. Always check before setting your backpack or luggage down. Be careful out there!

It is fun to see people entering the trucking field… Ive been doing it for 32 years so far, it has changed a LOT, but yet, you still drive, move freight. Biggest thing I can say is dont rage quit, dont do things impulsively, that includes while driving. Let everyone else be the idiot assholes who end up being featured on youtube bad drivers. Courtesy goes a long way, particularly with the veteran drivers. We do notice those who are safe, not blocking fuel islands, not being aggressive in driving. Dont rely on your truck nannies to get you out of situations, YOU are the last line, and as long as you are smart out here you will be fine. Also, no question is ever a dumb one… just my 2 cents!

Im starting with schneider This Month i just got my license this year and i am nervous. Thank you Very Much for sharing this video man. I appreciate it a lot. Stay safe EVERYONE and you as well bro.

Great job Tiki, love the video. It's interesting to see all the aspects of OTR, I drive a day cab and am home daily, but OTR is something I have been wanting to do for a long time, and is definately a whole different animal. keep up the good work brother.

Thanks for the rookie videos, just got my permit n will be starting my driving this week with a trucking school here in Hawaii, Ready to start a new career in trucking after 33 yrs as a correctional officer. Keep those vlog coming n hope to c u one day on the road!!GB n stay safe🤙

“A little gift from Schneider” mid sleep fire alarm goes off

Drove otr for around 5yrs. And drove for Schneider part of it, bit of advice get a pilot card and save up on it. I was able to buy a cooler for 80$ and a cb with the money I saved up on there. It's free money, you don't pay for the fuel, doesn't seem like much but if you don't spend it, it can add up. Good luck otr, and be safe, driver.

Very informative video for new drivers on what to expect, I’ve been driving for 14 years, my advice is get 1 year company driver experience and then go owner operator! 💯 enjoyed the video❗️

That’s amazing when you’re on the training you learn you listening you understand and everyday you feel better ❤

Dude, you did great. I live for pull-ups in trucking….no dents, bruises, or hurt feelings…

Enjoyed watching your video. First time seeing you. I started out at Schneider in dry van back in 2017 in Dallas and drove OTR for two years mostly up in the northeast region and I-75/I-95 corridors. Moved over to liquid bulk in 2019 then became a TE until I left them in 2021. I'm now driving for a local ISO/Intermodal company in New Orleans. Home nightly and off weekends. Your video brought back good memories of my two weeks with my TE and all the great valuable lessons I learned. I see you have another video so I'll check that out as well. Hope you stick with it. Safety first and safe travels out there.

Tiki Awesome video, I am glad I found your channel. I am looking to apply to Schneider in March. Your aspect of what I wanted to see filled everything I was looking for. Stay safe on the road, and one day I hope to come across you and give a formal thank you!

Hi Tiki. Thank you for sharing what it was like for you in your interesting First Week Training with your Schneider T E. My compliments and congratulations for your successfully passing that big trucking career step. I know you will be an excellent long term safe OTR driver for Schneider. It made me consider going School to get my CDL and safely drive for Schneider too now.

Every day is a learning experience i have been a professional truck driver since 1979 , this is a very good video just remember to be safe and healthy lifestyle and respectful to all other vehicles on the road 🙏🏽😎 Every day is a blessing and learning experience 💯

Love your videos! I start class tomorrow nothing with Raider Express. Thank you for all the insight on what's to come. Love your vibe. Hope you've found another job!

Bro, I'm considering beginning training for a CDL and I found your video very insightful as to the day in and day out lifestyle of a rookie driver. Thank you.

Great video man, definitely love the long vlogs! I just got to orientation today with Schneider am looking forward to getting trained/cdl. Best of success to you💯

leaving and saying goodbye to your family is always the hardest part for me.

Hey Tiki , great video! Just wanted to let you know that Schneider puts safety above everything and regards videotaping while driving a truck as distracted driving. So don't tape yourself driving the truck or Schneider my terminate you. There are other videos on KZfaq by Schneider drivers that can confirm what I'm saying. Good luck!

This video is why I couldn't do the otr route and bugged a crazy amount of companies to give me a shot at a local tanker job. I feel the pain saying bye to your family as I have young kids about the same age as your boy. I give you credit for that bro it's tough but keep on pushing. A little sacrifice will go a long way! Soon you'll be working at home if you choose to! I worked in the oilfield when my kids were babies.

I came back to watch this... i thought you wore the go-pro while training... what a great time for the company to discuss the company electronics policy... 🤔

Finally a trucker that’s actually good @ vlogging 😆☺️

wow 3 people you got trained at the right time bad weather

Long trip with the oldies from the 70's and 80's. Wow you guys are tough.

This is so much fun!!! Thanks for taking me on your journey! 👍

Damn, I should have waited fifteen years or so before trying the trucking thing. When I was with a trainer around 2004, we seemed to be driving for 16 hours a day, and slept on the truck. Training was also like six weeks......all on the truck. No hotel rooms during the training. Oh yeah, and there was a lot of shifting (grinding) of gears. Automatics were very few. I never seen one. Eventually I quit because it was just way too long of a time to spend with another person for so long in a small cab. But.........I got to see about 46 of the 50 states, so there is that.

Yeah well enjoyed your video for starting out I give you an A+ as for no sleep well you'll get used to that it gets easier being a truck driver is long hours I like to drive at night and Park Early in the Morning always have a parking spot but it is nice to have another truck driver on the road be safe and courteous

I really enjoyed this video, hopefully I will be driving June 2022 . You give a lot of information, thank you for that keep it coming for us newbies.

It looks like your trainer was doing everything for you (like fueling and pre-trip). Did he have you do things yourself and guide you through the processes? I feel like the hallmark of a good trainer is guiding you through the job with ample commentary while you do the hands-on work so you get a really good feel for what things will be like on your own.

I retired from SNI in 2016 after 21 years and just short of 3 million safe miles. Learn the basics and regulation compliance from SNI. After about 2 years you will be ready to move on if you've maintained a safe driving record. Trouble with SNI is they will treat you like a rookie despite your age or experience. Believe me the grass is greener across the fence.

Great videos man I love the content. For a while now I been thinking about getting my CDL and watching your videos inspired me to do it! Keep up the great work 👍

Yeah bro I did 2 weeks driving for Walmart with my Schneider TE in Chicago 🤮🤮 So glad now that I'm on my own as an new OTR driver they don't send me places like that or LA. They send us the easy dispatches until we're ready

Absolutely great video bro everything about it broll , transitions , dialog just everything about it bro all around great video please keep blessing us.

Good job Tman. I'm a former trucker from the mid 90's and I'm thinking about driving trucks again. Things have sure changed since 1996! Peace!!

enjoyed the clip very insightful will be joining the big punk-in in several weeks. your TE. appeared to be very proffessional CREATING a very stress free enviorment while conducting technical operation A PLUS PLUS ON SCHNEIDER TRAINER !!!!! I was impress ... You did a very good job recording your training . I THINK it helps those individuals in route to training where it may be it gives you a reference a BENCH MARK. THANKS AGAIN AND SORRY YOU GOT CUT BUT POLICY IS POLICY, GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW GIG. I WILL BE WATCHING✌️👍

I love the long and detailed vids, man! U deserve way more subs.

Thank you brother this was great. I graduate from trucking school in a month and I like Schneider

Great video men I Appreciate you sharing your travels of your beginning of learning of being a driver I am planning to go to school for this also to be a truck driver and looking forward to your next video

Good content. I’m with Schneider Intermodal in Houston…..regional driver. Big ups to yal! ✊🏾💯✊🏾

Love your video, you cracked me up , when you said that you weren't leaving your stuff 😅😂❤❤❤

I’m about to be shipped off otr kinda nervous but your vlogs are entertaining and 🔥🔥 keep on going 💪🏽💪🏽

That was a great video thank you for the update on trucking good job 👍 keep the videos coming stay safe

thnx for this trucking vlog buddy, i’ve always wanted to try out to work as a truck driver for at least a year or too and see if i love it.. i just work as a School Bus Driver atm, watching from Regina Canada..

Great video!!! Enjoyed watching the entire video. Felt like I was on the road with yall. Looking forward to watching more videos

Schneider made us sleep in the truck every night to get the real trucker experience. This was a great video

Best of luck there driver. I remember picking up my truck and spending some time at the AZ OC. It's a pretty new one. The hotel was good too as I remember that one as well

3 in a truck, wow super crowded in that cab ! Hopefully everything worked out well. 🚛

I see a driver, jump seat and one in the bunker but I didn't see a safety net. You will want to make sure that is up. Then Your doing Grapvine too. Awesome. Another great learning lesson for your 2nd mile. Good luck k brother. I had a little over 1 million miles before switching careers. I do stay up on the times as I am about to retire again. I have been thinking about coming back to driving but not sure. Don't want anything FULL Time. I am 51 and have been working some form of employment since age 7. I think I am done with full time. Stay safe out there and just know it's going to take you 2 to 5 years to understand the job and the many opportunities out there. One word of advice, Don't get talked into an owner operator think with any company. Stay a company driver and save your money. If you ever want to own you own trucking company, get your own authority and buy your own Truck / Trailer and do it yourself. You will make more in the long run. Good Luck

Hope you do well and stay safe. Your job is often overlooked I think. Vital work for the USA. God Speed brother!

Did you all pick up on this important detail !!,,,,,??? They not running over night Teams.... Hes training 2 at a time and shutting it down... Thats how its supposed to be. I cant sleep in the back of a bouncing truck. This is super important! That is awesome

Just a random GTR35 in the tumbnail is crazy!🔥

Excellent video, appreciate y'all for taking this video! I am going with Schneider orientation in Arkansas in 2 wks.

Hey bro, how you feel about being only one week with a trainer. Most companies do 3 to 4 weeks over the road, and Schnider being the few that does 1 week over the road. I personally feel 1 week on the road is not enough when you are new.

For 411 it's pronounced Tone a paw Arizona (Tonopah) Our kids live in AZ

Did nyc once never will again. Did Chicago a number of times definitely better drive alert but it’s not too bad.

Cool, it was nice to see what happens on A driver trainer week.

Thiki,thanks for the info its pretty intresting,as a non trucker i hope to learn to drive truck one day,so keep on shearing your journey with me ,i am learning from you.Keep on trucking safely.

You're lucky they got you a flight. I had to go greyhound and it took nearly two fricken days.

Congrats man I should be testing in the next month! Thanks for the vid

I’m here in Missouri as well I tried to go to Schneider school but they said they didn’t have any schools available in my area I would have drove there, but I ended up at Roadmaster’s 10 minutes from home and still able to work my normal job, but I just want some experience at the company I ended up choosing I told her I never been on a plane a day in my life she said “noted” I don’t plan on it no time soon alone

The siskiyou pass is definitely beautiful man. Haven't been over it much in the winter. It sucks what happens. But like you said when one door closes another one opens. I'm not sure where you are. But working for a small company imo is a lot better than mega carries. Granted I've been local since I got my cdl. I personally like local better so I can be home with my family at night. Where I work now I'm gone for one night here and there, plus I get the weekends off

Tiki awesome video ! Hope it’s working out well for you!

Just got my license an looking for work! Cant wait to get started. Enjoy the journey bahd!

Good luck to you. Get used to having a messed up sleep schedule. That's trucking.

That was my TE when I was with Schneider back in 2021.

I'm an older lady, who has thought about getting a CDL for the last 2 yrs. I'm single with no kids. I wouldn't want to do this full time ( 60-70+hrs. week). I want to have some semblance of a life. Honestly, I'd be scared driving on mountain or steep roads. Especially on ice/snow. I moved to a small town recently where some of the roads are extremely steep and it scares the bejeezus out of me. I work well by myself and really enjoy driving and I am a safe driver. I can't afford to waste the nearly $5,000 to get a CDL so can I ask some of the older drivers out there if they think it's worth it to get a CDL if you only want to drive part time. Also, please tell me how you go to the bathroom in your truck if you really need to. I have no problem asking because I want/need to know. I'm not a real girly girl, but I do like to keep clean and fresh. Thanks everyone.

It makes me happy watching you succeed. 😊

Dude, What a great video. Loved it. Thinking about Schneider. Just got CDL Monday.

Great video, really enjoyed it, great information. Thinking of going with Schneider in April.you do an excellent job of videotaping.

Ain't no way I could do it with them both smoking in the cab lol. Nice channel tho I subscribed 👍

Bobtail is just like driving a dump truck with an empty bed watch getting on the brakes hard so that means pay attention

I’m surprised too see the quality it’s actually pretty good

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I’m new to your page but i love the intro… now subscribed

Thanks for the video T ! ✊🏽

Getting woken up by fire alarms in a hotel is the worst! I've had it happen once in my life.

The homie out there just wearing a v neck tee in the snow

I watched all 50mins bro without even noticing, love the vlog bro just like this

Lmao Seattle to Portland is like a 2 and half-hour drive

Great video my brother very informative thanks!

Your trainer seemed pretty cool. Does he still check up on you every once in a while?

Ooooo buddy as somebody that used to work in Loss Prevention at a Hotel/Resort I can tell you that those kids have just cost those parents and the hotel A LOT of money and have a permanent mark on their stay now. If they ever visit that same "brand" of hotel everybody is going to see that note attached and they'll more than likely be kicked out and banned from all locations in the future if there's ANY sort of trouble or complaint about them again no matter how small.

This was Good, It didn't look Stressful.

Great sharing. I've still waited for my TE. Good luck to you.

Good job. Very informative! Be safe.

Good stuff young man 💯🤜🤛

When I was with my TE we got to choose which hotel we stayed at for the night based on how far we could drive each day.

I hope you didn't try and explore the area around that hotel in Phoenix after you finished your week. I was glad to be out of there afterwards. Spent 3 almost 4 weeks there and wont ever again

Is that the Green Tree hotel? Im leaving for the Schneider training day after tomorrow in Phx and they're putting me up in the Green Tree

Great job, enjoyed the video!

You will never get back your lost sleep , none of it ! !! Lol

I am surprised they let you smoke in the truck.

Great video. Can you do a video about how to talk to recruiters and how to pick a driving school

1 week with trainer seems like not enough time. No blind side backing? I am attempting to get the ball rolling on CDL. CDL is going to be 💯 percent free. I am receiving help from a State Agency that supposed to pay for training. I live in Missouri.

When I signed on with shnieder in 2012 I was fresh out of truck driving school,I wasn't looking for much 900 to 1000 a week. What I got was 300 a week for about a 60 to 70 hr work week. Total rip off and a crime committed legally against me by shnieder. That's the fact jack

Make time for walking, working out stretching. Eat healthy too and drink lots of water too. Stay away from the junk food as best as possible.

I couldn't ever get sleep in a motel my boss would always wanna pay for me one when I'm sitting a few days and I'd never take it just can't sleep in them my truck is always comfortable than motels lol stay safe bro

Well I want to start the same Schneider is a great company to learn with for sure I was with them for my first year except for I was local. Also kind of a mistake but there’s a story behind that. Anyways like the other driver commented don’t do anything impulsive that’s what I did I left Snyder to work for dump truck company. I made decent money but the real money is in trucking. So I am going to be going back with Schneider now I have to get a crash course in a we can training again while I’m also saving up for my authority but baby steps your video was amazing just be safe always remember keep a good distance between you and other cars you’re gonna do great

Damn i hope my trainer is as good and as chill as yours. I'm really really nervous lol