Schneider increasing Team driver pay, expanding Team fleet

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how many shippers think about their supply chains, and many shippers who rely on time-sensitive service or have high-value freight now realize the importance of having have professional, safe Team drivers.

Many of those shippers are turning to Schneider, which means that one of America’s largest team fleets is getting bigger to meet the need – and investing in team drivers even more. As new and existing customers forming Schneider's team freight base increase their spend, rate increases are being passed on to drivers.

New Team driver pay increase – earn up to $.61/mile

In late August, Schneider introduced a new team driver pay increase:

• Experienced drivers (1+ years) earn $.04/mile more when starting with Schneider.

• Inexperienced drivers (0-1 year) earn $.02/mile more when starting with Schneider.

• Starting pay up to $.61/mile for experienced Team drivers.

• Many Schneider Team drivers each earn over $90,000 per year.

Seasonal Team opportunity — extra cash for the holidays

Want to give team driving a try and earn even more money in the process? Join right away as a Seasonal Team driver, or join as a Schneider Van Truckload solo driver and ask your leader about running as a Temporary Team.

The opportunity is available now through Dec. 23, with an extra incentive for continuing Dec. 28–Jan. 16:

• Paid at team linehaul rate — last year’s Temporary Teams earned $183 more per week vs. their average solo pay.

• $200 incentive pay for every four weeks teaming.

• Additional incentive opportunities included added pay for running Thanksgiving, bonus Pilot points and prize drawings.

New Team driver referral bonus increase

Schneider’s driver referral program always offers unlimited earning potential, but with teams in such high demand, we’ve increased the incentive for our company drivers to refer a formed team: $10,000 for the team ($5,000 per driver) when both drivers have one year or more of experience.

More reasons to try Schneider Team driving

• Maximum miles: Hauling premium freight on top lanes means you can average 5,000-6,000 miles a week and enjoy the highest earning potential in the fleet.
• Newest equipment: Elite team-spec’d trucks average only 12 months old.
• Team Matching Program: Need a team driving partner? Simply apply for a team driving position and once orientation is scheduled, you'll receive a brief survey. From there, we will help match you with an ideal driving partner.
• Sign-on bonus potential: Up to $20,000 per team – in addition to all the earning potential we’ve described above.