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Where should I go work, Swift versus Stevens Transport?

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Coach_Hermes, Mar 3, 2013.

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  1. Mar 3, 2013 #1
    Coach_Hermes

    Coach_Hermes Bobtail Member

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    I am looking to get back into trucking after an eleven year break. I am looking for advice on where I should go. From some research and reading this forum, I have narrowed my search down to either Swift or Stevens Transport. Would you all give me your thoughts on these two companies? I would appreciate the advice before I choose. Thanks.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2013 #2
    Trucker Paul

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    I'd personlly pick Stevens transport of the two evils. Swift just uses new drivers and pays them next to nothing. Have you thought about prime inc? They're not bad for a new driver.
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2013 #3
    lost-in-montana

    lost-in-montana Light Load Member

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    Avoid swift. I can tell you that from personal experience. I was living in Montana and the only company that could get me home on a regular basis was swift. That was my big mistake. Low pay. Terminals filled with poor lost souls. To be used and abused by that company. Sorry had to be honest.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2013 #4
    critters

    critters <b>Late For Dinner</b>

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    i would agree,Stevens
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2013 #5
    Coach_Hermes

    Coach_Hermes Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the information. Looking at the two companies, I know that Swift has a terminal in Corsicana, TX, which is really close to me. Yet, Stevens is up in Dallas, which is only 45 minutes from home. I will look into Stevens a little more.

    No, I never thought about Prime, Inc. How are they?

    Are there any other companies out there that are better?
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2013 #6
    flyingswine

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    I started at Stevens Transport in 2010. Their training is pretty good. They are super safety oriented. They have a decent lease option thru their subsidiary "Alliance". I have a good friend who has been a lease operator for almost 2 years and makes a good amount of money, more than the company guys. I ended up defecting to CR England and enjoyed my stay there. At either company you will be treated as a number. If I was in your situation, I would pick Stevens!

    Sent from my BlackBerry 9310
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2013 #7
    critters

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    i have friends who are at Prime they are happy and say it's a good company.
     
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  10. Mar 4, 2013 #8
    azcardnlz

    azcardnlz Medium Load Member

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    Stevens or Swift, there's a difference???

    I'm at ACT and I'm happy here. We have a program called ReACTivate your career. I don't know if you would qualify for it or not or if you even live in the hiring area.
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2013 #9
    Coach_Hermes

    Coach_Hermes Bobtail Member

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    A friend of mine in Kansas told me about the ReACTivate program with ACT. It is a good deal, but I have been out of the industry for 11 years now. I would have to drive for a year before going to ACT. I am out of Dallas, so I am close to one of your running lanes. Thanks for the information though.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2013 #10
    Doaz

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    Stevens. I understand they have drivers that been there 15 years. Either they are crazy or it's not all that bad.
     
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