Schneider National Carriers Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)

USDOT

264184

Carrier Type

Mega Carrier

Fleet Size (Power Units)

11,000

Drivers

12,500

Operation Type

Interstate

Headquarters

3101 S Packerland Dr, Green Bay, WI 54313

Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:31.315844+00:00)

OTR Company Driver — Preferred: H, N.

Regional Company Driver — Preferred: H.

Dedicated Company Driver — Preferred: H.

48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Priority metros: Green Bay, WI, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL, Salt Lake City, UT

Source: Schneider careers page (verified 2026-04-20)

Company driver

• Solo CPM: $0.55–$0.72 per mile
• Team CPM: $0.78–$0.92 per mile
• Per diem election: up to 25% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
• Detention: Paid after ~2 hours at customer; amount varies by facility
• Layover: Per-diem layover after qualifying delay

Bonuses: referral: True, safety quarterly: True, fuel efficiency mpg: True

Source: Schneider National Carriers recruiting page

Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.

1. Start application: Schneider National Carriers driver application portal
2. Phone screen: expect questions like:
   • How many years CDL-A?
   • What endorsements do you hold?
   • Accidents or moving violations in the last 3 years?
   • Any terminations or DAC flags?
   • Home-time preference?
   • Can you pass DOT pre-employment drug test?
3. Road test: conducted in a automatic Freightliner Cascadia truck.
4. Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis (some programs add hair follicle)

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Review Schneider National Carriers's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Schneider National Carriers on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:32.183912+00:00.

What does Schneider National Carriers pay CDL drivers?

Schneider National Carriers advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.72 per mile; team $0.78–$0.92 per mile; per diem 25%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:32.183935+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.

What do you need to drive for Schneider National Carriers?

For the OTR Company Driver track, Schneider National Carriers lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:32.183935+00:00 and can vary by location and division.

Where does Schneider National Carriers hire CDL drivers?

Schneider National Carriers lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:32.183935+00:00.

How do I apply to drive for Schneider National Carriers?

Apply through Schneider National Carriers's official driver portal at https://schneiderjobs.com/driving-jobs/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:32.183935+00:00.

What is Schneider National Carriers's FMCSA safety record?

Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Schneider National Carriers operates 11,000 power units and 12,500 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:32.183935+00:00.

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