Inexperienced truck driving jobs
Why new and inexperienced drivers choose Schneider
Schneider offers a wide selection of truck driving jobs for inexperienced drivers and is the ideal carrier for drivers who are new to trucking. Our thorough training and emphasis on safety helps ensure new drivers learn to be responsible and efficient as they start out. Still need a Class A CDL? No problem. We can help you find a great truck driving school in your area and reimburse your tuition, or we can provide paid CDL training at one of our facilities.
Getting started
Benefits of becoming a truck driver
Still wondering if truck driving is for you or if Schneider is the right trucking company to drive with? Explore six benefits of truck driving.How to become a truck driver
Once you’ve decided truck driving is for you, it’s time to get rolling. Schneider is here to help new truck drivers like yourself start their careers off right. View our three-step starter guide.
Paid CDL training
The cost of getting a CDL shouldn’t stop you from starting a driving career. Schneider offers company-paid CDL training options to help you pay for CDL training. Discover your training options.
Finding a truck driving schoolIf Schneider's CDL Apprenticeship Training isn't available in your area, find a truck driving school near you. Then, once you’ve completed school and secured an inexperienced truck driver job at Schneider, we’ll reimburse you for your tuition expenses.
First year
Inexperienced truck driver orientation
Driving school will teach you the basics of truck driving, but we’ll sharpen your skills during our paid orientation for new Schneider drivers. See for yourself why our training teams are among the best in the industry. Learn what orientation is like.
First year as a truck driver
Don’t go into your new driving career not knowing what to expect. We’ve created a clear timeline of what you can anticipate during your first year as a Schneider driver. Explore your next 12 months.
First year truck driver pay
Schneider knows experience comes with time and believes new drivers shouldn’t have to worry about pay while they learn the ropes. That’s why we offer a variety of pay packages, paid training and orientation options and a Guarantee Pay program that ensures you’ll earn reliable income as a new truck driver. Learn more about first year pay.
Schneider's driver benefits package
We understand the importance of rewarding drivers’ hard work. That’s why we offer competitive benefits including: a leading 401(k) with company match, health care options, paid time off, paid holidays and much more. Discover more driver benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Schneider offers a wide selection of truck driving jobs for inexperienced drivers. Our thorough training helps ensure new drivers learn to be responsible and efficient as they start out.
If you don't have a Class A CDL, we can help you find a truck driving school in your area and reimburse your tuition, or we can provide paid CDL training at one of our facilities.
Use this link to find Schneider truck driving jobs that offer company-paid CDL training.
No. You do not need a CDL before applying to a Schneider truck driving job.
If you don't have a Class A CDL, we can help you find a truck driving school in your area and reimburse your tuition, or we can provide paid CDL training at one of our facilities.
Use this link to find Schneider truck driving jobs that offer company-paid CDL training.
How long it takes to go from no experience to driving solo for Schneider depends on how you choose to obtain your CDL.
- Through Schneider's CDL Apprenticeship Training (CAT) program, you will earn your CDL in five to seven-and-a-half weeks.
- If you attend a truck driving school, the time it takes to get your CDL will depend on if you choose a full- or part-time program. If you choose this route, you can save some time by getting pre-hired as a Schneider driver.
Once you're hired, you will complete a three-to-four-week paid orientation that includes a combination of classroom and in-truck training before hitting the road on your own.
Every truck driver's journey will look a bit different, but here's what you can expect in your first year at Schneider.
In your first month, you will complete Schneider's paid driver orientation. Orientation lasts three to four weeks for inexperienced drivers and includes a combination of classroom and in-truck training, plus over-the-road time with one of our expert training engineers.
After you finish orientation, you’ll head home for a restart before getting assigned your first truck and hauling your first independent load.
For the remainder of your first year, you'll be out on the road, but it's important to remember you’re not alone. Schneider’s support team is available 24/7 to help you whenever the need arises.
Check out this page for a full month-by-month breakdown of what to expect as a truck driver in your first year.