Solo truck driving jobs
What is solo truck driving?
Solo driving is what most people think of when they think of truck driving: One driver in the truck hauling freight. You’ll always have a great support network at Schneider, but if you crave independence, solo truck driving is for you. Plus, solo drivers can pick from the widest variety of driving options at Schneider.
Van truckload
Just you and the open road
Schneider’s largest division features the broadest range of opportunities for solo drivers. Haul dry van freight in standard 53-foot trailers to a huge variety of customers and enjoy every day being different. Solo van truckload drivers can pick from dozens of flexible home time options, including multiple times per week, weekly and more.
Solo van truckload driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $86,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,140 - $1,400 per week.
Dedicated
The consistency you crave
Schneider’s dedicated division gives solo drivers the opportunity to haul for one primary customer. That means you get to know the freight, the routes, the schedule and even the people you’ll interact with. Plus, with a huge variety of customers to choose from (e.g. dry van, reefer, flatbed), you can choose to get home daily, weekly, bi-weekly or something in between.
Solo dedicated driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of to $111,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,180 - $1,440 per week.
Intermodal
Driving to and from rail yards
Schneider’s intermodal division is made up completely by solo drivers and involves hauling freight to and from the rail yards, typically near cities with large rail hubs. Your proximity to the rail hubs also means you’ll stay closer to your home and get there daily or weekly.
Solo intermodal driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $100,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,490 - $1,820 per week.
Tanker
The liquid loads
Schneider’s tanker division offers the highest earning potential for Schneider solo drivers, as you haul liquid loads with an established leader in the specialty chemical transportation industry. Plus, choose to get home daily, multiple times per week, weekly or every three weeks.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $92,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,490 - $1,820 per week.
Van truckload
Just you and the open road
Schneider’s largest division features the broadest range of opportunities for solo drivers. Haul dry van freight in standard 53-foot trailers to a huge variety of customers and enjoy every day being different. Solo van truckload drivers can pick from dozens of flexible home time options, including multiple times per week, weekly and more.
Solo van truckload driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $86,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,140 - $1,400 per week.
Dedicated
The consistency you crave
Schneider’s dedicated division gives solo drivers the opportunity to haul for one primary customer. That means you get to know the freight, the routes, the schedule and even the people you’ll interact with. Plus, with a huge variety of customers to choose from (e.g. dry van, reefer, flatbed), you can choose to get home daily, weekly, bi-weekly or something in between.
Solo dedicated driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of to $111,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,180 - $1,440 per week.
Intermodal
Driving to and from rail yards
Schneider’s intermodal division is made up completely by solo drivers and involves hauling freight to and from the rail yards, typically near cities with large rail hubs. Your proximity to the rail hubs also means you’ll stay closer to your home and get there daily or weekly.
Solo intermodal driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $100,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,490 - $1,820 per week.
Tanker
The liquid loads
Schneider’s tanker division offers the highest earning potential for Schneider solo drivers, as you haul liquid loads with an established leader in the specialty chemical transportation industry. Plus, choose to get home daily, multiple times per week, weekly or every three weeks.
Solo tanker driver pay:
- Top drivers earn an average of $92,000 per year.
- Drivers average $1,490 - $1,820 per week.
Why choose solo driving?
Freedom
Solo drivers get the freedom to make their own decisions. From your bottom line to your next rest break, there’s no need to consult with someone else.
Schedule flexibility
Whether you’re trying to coordinate an important family event or your next doctor’s appointment, Schneider works with you to create your ideal schedule.
More driving options
Other than urgent, security-intensive, cross-country loads that only a team can handle, every driving option under the sun is open to you. Every freight type. Every driving style.
“Other companies will treat you like a number, but at Schneider, everybody knows your name. We are a family-oriented corporation and I love it to death. I’d never go anywhere else.”
