Monica Abdul-Rashid took a leap of faith when she decided to become a truck driver in 2011. This life-changing decision helped Monica take control of her future and put the past behind her. She hasn’t looked back since.
After she left her job as an ATM technician in 2011 to drive for a transportation company, Monica quickly learned she loved the freedom she experienced with trucking and decided to stick with the career.
Today, Monica is a Driver Instructor out of Schneider’s Atlanta, Ga. facility and is considered an All-Star on the Schneider team.
Making the switch to Schneider
A persistent former co-worker-turned-recruiter is the reason Monica is driving orange today. The recruiter convinced Monica to try working for Schneider, and she is still happy she chose to make the switch.
“I really like it here,” Monica said. “I’ve driven for other companies and no one is like Schneider.”
Part of what makes her job enjoyable is the leadership and kindness of the DBLs who work for Schneider, Monica said.
“Your DBLs make your job,” Monica said. “A wonderful DBL truly cares about you, and that helps you enjoy your work.”
Monica said she also appreciates the respect she receives from dispatchers at Schneider.
“I love them,” she said. “They treat me like I’m somebody.”
Finding success on the road