Schneider National is looking to add 2,500 drivers to its regional driving fleet this year, with operations offices in the West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast.
Schneider plans to hire more drivers this year, to expand its regional services and accommodate a growing freight base. (Photo courtesy of Schneider National)
"Work-life balance is more important than ever to today's professional truck driver," said Mike Hinz, vice president, Schneider National. "Schneider's regional driving opportunities are a perfect fit for those drivers who want to make a good living with a company that will be here tomorrow, and at the same time, enjoy more time at home with their families."
According to the company, the expansion plans were prompted by strong reception of the regional service by customers and drivers and a growing freight base within the five regions, Hinz said.
"The customer demand for our regional service has exceeded our expectations and created enough freight density to get drivers home weekly," he said.
Schneider driver Gerald Bartholomew, who's been moving freight within the Midwest region for the past three months, agreed that regional freight is seeing growth. "From my experience, there's a lot of regional freight out there," Bartholomew said. "Since I've been running regional, I haven't had to sit and wait for freight. That means a lot."
Bartholomew said the regional driving schedule has also provided him with time at home. "Regional driving has provided me the most consistent time-at-home schedule I've ever had," he said. "As a Schneider regional driver, you can actually make personal plans and keep them."
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