swift changeover ?

Doulos · Feb 23, 2014

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^^This. The majority of our customers inspect the trailers before allowing them in their yard. Some are more strict than others but almost all will make sure they are clean (some even require a recent washout receipt) and that they have at least 3/4 tank of fuel. Not clean or no fuel ... you're turning around.

So typically right after we're unloaded we're looking for a washout location and to fill the reefer. But now I can only get fuel at pre-authorized stops that only consider tractor fuel level not the reefer. And Im still not sure how to get a trailer w/o approved. I've asked and got a "call us when you need one" response. But the point is, whatever the process it needs to be quick and easy. This is everyday, every load kinda stuff. I don't want to call in or get pre-authorized everytime I need reefer fuel or a wash out. It's time consuming, inefficient and will ultimately bite us in the ### from a customer service stand point.
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Washouts work the same as scales. FYI: It took over a half hour to get a scale approved yesterday. I'm glad I pay out of pocket and use the advance to be reimbursed.

tangerineGT · Feb 24, 2014

ya know , i really hate to say this , but i am gonna see what happens . i am not gonna give up . still making decent money ,so #### it what do i have to lose ?

guys please don't respond to those hourly messages with smart ### comments , detention is golden when you give a good response . i know i have seen on my check
i know Swift has bought alot of companies and ran them to the floor because of the whole competition thing ...

Moosetek13 · Feb 25, 2014

Swift has been to trucking as Microsoft has been to computing.
Do the math.

They both have made mistakes over the decades, but they are both still on top.

I'm sure it won't remain that way forever, for one and/or the other.
But I wouldn't want to make a serious bet on which will fall first.

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