Looking for your honest opinion of Swift

[es755]

I'm looking to get back on the road and I'm considering going with Swift or US Xpress. Would some of you current and former Swift drivers please give me your honest opinions on Swift? Thanks!!

One more thing...does Swift allow solo's to run 48, or do they make you stay in the "comfort zones?" Would like to run more west, and I live in Florida.

Edit: If this question has been asked in previous threads, I apologize. Opinions can change over time; those who were happy may not be now, etc.

 

[Chae Transport]

I'm looking to get back on the road and I'm considering going with Swift or US Xpress. Would some of you current and former Swift drivers please give me your honest opinions on Swift? Thanks!!

One more thing...does Swift allow solo's to run 48, or do they make you stay in the "comfort zones?" Would like to run more west, and I live in Florida.

Edit: If this question has been asked in previous threads, I apologize. Opinions can change over time; those who were happy may not be now, etc.

Question 1) if you do not have any recent experience in the last 3 years, then either one would be a good source to utilize for the experience to move on.

Question 2) Swift does allow solo to run 48 states, it will be between you and your driver manager to work those area's out

 

[hunterdawg]

I was with them for a year ran south east regional I personaly had no problem with them money was always n bank on time

 

[theiglookid]

I'm going to Middleton, TN to the Swift School there on the 22nd. I guess I'll find out all about it then.

 

[theiglookid]

I have completed training in Millington and went to the Greer, SC terminal for my road training. I passed my CDL exam yesterday (12-09-10) and will be attending orientation on Monday (12-13-10). If they have a mentor available on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning I will be hitting the road. If not, I will be back in the motel. I
ll try and keep everyone posted on my progress.

F.Y.I. the training was great. I have no complaints about anything. The instructors were demanding and fair and easy to get along with.

 

[snowflake]

good deal and congrads. let us know how it all works out....... maybe start your own 20 thread......

 

[theiglookid]

No mentor available. I came back to the house. I'm supposed to hook up with a mentor on the 28th to begin my training. If he will let me take my laptop, I will try to keep updating.

Merry Christmas to all.

 

[theiglookid]

Well, they gave me a new Mentor. I have to be in Greer Monday morning to head out. He said I can take my laptop so I will be updating as I get time.

Wish me luck.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a safe drive.

 

[bigyellowpete]

So I am guessing you will be out over Christmas then. That's kind of sucky. Good luck to you though. Drive safe.

 

[patriciajnsn]

Ya that's rather odd he's starting now just be4 Christmas.Im thinken they'll route him home for xmas.That's 1 day companies do get u home if you choose.I was going to stay out for xmas but ive already been gone a month,that's long enough.

 

[PBK]

I may be going with them too. I have my CdL so wont be doing there training but will be getting a mentor, Keep use updated I would like to hear how it is working out for you.

 

[theiglookid]

So I am guessing you will be out over Christmas then. That's kind of sucky. Good luck to you though. Drive safe.

Thanks. I'll always be safe so I can come home and see the wife.

 

[boone315]

Just had a Swift driver get hit head on by a guy in a pick up truck who claimed he blacked out. Swift driver was ok.

Man Says He Blacked Out Before Colliding With Tractor Trailer | WWNY TV 7 - News, Weather and Sports for Watertown, NY | Local News

 

[patriciajnsn]

Just had a Swift driver get hit head on by a guy in a pick up truck who claimed he blacked out. Swift driver was ok.

Man Says He Blacked Out Before Colliding With Tractor Trailer | WWNY TV 7 - News, Weather and Sports for Watertown, NY | Local News

and who do you spose gets blamed for that,the trucking industry of course.

 

[boone315]

and who do you spose gets blamed for that,the trucking industry of course.

It was pretty clear in the story who was to blame, I saw a picture of the Swift truck, it was totaled, have no idea what the pickup looked like, it sucks when it happens, really sucks when it happens at this time of year.

 

[patriciajnsn]

I agree,it does suck BIG TIME.

It was pretty clear in the story who was to blame, I saw a picture of the Swift truck, it was totaled, have no idea what the pickup looked like, it sucks when it happens, really sucks when it happens at this time of year.

 

[theiglookid]

It was pretty clear in the story who was to blame, I saw a picture of the Swift truck, it was totaled, have no idea what the pickup looked like, it sucks when it happens, really sucks when it happens at this time of year.

Where did you see the pic of the Swift truck? It didn't come up in the story I saw.

 

[Road Dust]

I am curious as to how often new drivers do get routed home for Christmas?

 

[boone315]

Where did you see the pic of the Swift truck? It didn't come up in the story I saw.

Local paper had it, very small paper so it does not have much of a website(until last year it did not even have one)

 

[Creature of the Wheel]

I am curious as to how often new drivers do get routed home for Christmas?

depends on where the driver is and where the freight is going. there is no guarantee the driver will be home for christmas. it's the same situation for pretty much any company out there.