Must start another GOOD SWIFT thread...

[doubledragon5]

Originally Posted by MAJIK Lady

Hello all I just wanted to give an update i FINISHED MY TRAINING AND AM NOW A CDL DRIVER.....I go to orientation Tuesday and Wednesday then with a mentor. I cant wait to get started.

Congrats, and keep us up to date on the training..

[coastie]

Originally Posted by MAJIK Lady

Hello all I just wanted to give an update i FINISHED MY TRAINING AND AM NOW A CDL DRIVER.....I go to orientation Tuesday and Wednesday then with a mentor. I cant wait to get started.

Good Luck in your adventures, and keep it safe.

[Nomadbeginner]

Originally Posted by polk salit

Hay Konzilla and In my dreams
My experience with SWIFT so far has been very positive! They seem to have enough work/miles to go around and have done everything they seed they would! I've heard good and bad about SWIFT from people and on-line,and have !

Hey, you say you like it and located out of Pismo ? I am in Oregon and thinking of going with Swift, Can I ask you what route you run? and what kind of weekly pay you are getting?
It's just so hard to see a lot of the good here in so many negative posts in the swift forums, sometimes I have to check and make sure I didn't accidentily get into the Hate forums LoL

I am looking forward to running the west coast area, but will see what I can get out of Troutdale Oregon where my local terminal would be.

Thanks for any info.

[MAJIK Lady]

Orientation was only two days..no driver ID yet until the p test comes back i have no worries about that for me but a few in the orientation i wondered about. I cant wait to get started on the road.

[polk salit]

Originally Posted by Nomadbeginner

Hey, you say you like it and located out of Pismo ? I am in Oregon and thinking of going with Swift, Can I ask you what route you run? and what kind of weekly pay you are getting?
It's just so hard to see a lot of the good here in so many negative posts in the swift forums, sometimes I have to check and make sure I didn't accidentily get into the Hate forums LoL

I am looking forward to running the west coast area, but will see what I can get out of Troutdale Oregon where my local terminal would be.

Thanks for any info.

Hey bud! I just got my own truck last Monday. Right now I'm getting $500.00-$650.00 per wk. depending on the miles, less taxes, school, and med.ins. For just starting out, it's not bad. The plan is to stick out the first year and re-think from there. I run all 48 states and get home every couple of weeks. I know the I-5 corridor is fairly good for you're neck of the woods but trying to get it as you're route could be a challenge! Best of luck too you! Polk Salit out!

[polk salit]

Originally Posted by MAJIK Lady

Orientation was only two days..no driver ID yet until the p test comes back i have no worries about that for me but a few in the orientation i wondered about. I cant wait to get started on the road.

Hey MAJIK Lady! I'm glad things are going well! I'm traveling the road in my own truck now and I love it! The six weeks with you're mentor will go by quick so pay attention to you're log, circle of service macro's, and backing skills. My mentor was great, but it's still hard to be not more than three feet away from another person, who's not you're spouse, for six weeks! I wish you the best of luck and hope to here from you soon! Polk Salit out!

[Nomadbeginner]

Originally Posted by polk salit

Hey bud! I just got my own truck last Monday. Right now I'm getting $500.00-$650.00 per wk. depending on the miles, less taxes, school, and med.ins. For just starting out, it's not bad. The plan is to stick out the first year and re-think from there. I run all 48 states and get home every couple of weeks. I know the I-5 corridor is fairly good for you're neck of the woods but trying to get it as you're route could be a challenge! Best of luck too you! Polk Salit out!

Way cool, I have an opportunity to get my CDL first (4 week course) before I go sign on for training with the company. I guess I would run all 48 if thats what I need to get started. really no reason to be at home so much
THanks for the feedback and good luck !

[polk salit]

Swift sucks!!! And so does otr!!!

[polk salit]

I work for AIRGAS now and LOVE it! 7am-3pm, home every night, weekends off, benefits, and paid vacations!!! Thank GOD!!! Oh ya, and double the money for far less work and stress! Swift dosn't really suck, it's just that AIRGAS is soo much better!!! Thank GOD!!!

[Lost Dutchman]

OTR is a calling,local is good for you because of your olady@kids. Swifts been good to me! I worked for Pepsi Cola for 8 years,got tired of 9 to 5 and a hottie whever i go,good luck,drive safe. Lost Dutchman!