I told them specifically that I will not go to specialized...I will ask the recruiter on Monday...he told me decc 30 or Jan 6,gave me an option

Originally Posted by nonamegiven

Hello there, saw your post and had to register. I'm currently working for Swift and I haul steel. Only steel. I'm on a regional run that gets me home every weekend and pays fairly well. I know most people knock Swift for their slave labor wages but I honestly can't knock them for that. I came right out of training and went straight to a dedicated account that pays ..37 empty/.40 a mile loaded. Basically hauling coils and steel plates and bars in a covered wagon.

However, there are some negatives about them but I won't get into those. I've considered a move to Maverick because they have some excellent equipment. However, before I get too serious about them I'd like to know some things about them.

A) Can I move from Swift and get on a regional run and have weekends off? How does their weekends off work? SAT/SUN or do they do it like Swift? Swift gives me FRI/SAT off and brings me back out Sunday.

B) Can I get on an account and only haul steel? I really have no desire to haul drywall, lumber and the like. I've done it before and honestly prefer hauling steel.

C) How is freight in their flatbed division?

D) How much experience do you need to get hired in and have a reasonable chance at negotiating some good conditions? I mean, I've grown accustom to a few things at Swift and while I'm willing to give some of that up I'd like to keep some of it and not have to start totally over from scratch.

E) Do they have any terminals close to the Lexington, KY area?

In case you couldn't tell, I'm flatbed. I'm sure I have more questions but there's a start.

hey noname do you llive in or near lexington? I'm in winchester.

I graduated in 2006...been working for an airline ...tried car hauling ,was laid off....mav was going to hire me at that time,but I declined

Originally Posted by badhog093

I told them specifically that I will not go to specialized...I will ask the recruiter on Monday...he told me decc 30 or Jan 6,gave me an option

thats cool I was wanting to go earlier but I figure i will get cristmas ans new years at home and be closer to the end of winter and closer to a time of more freight when training is over.

Originally Posted by Big Pimpin

I was approved over a week ago and they told me the earliest orientation was Jan. 6th I hope they didn't put you in the spec. div. you are probably just luckier than me and got an earlier orientation lol.

We are 2 weeks out from Christmas. That is the reason. Mav drivers get in for Christmas and Thanksgiving. They will finish up what they have in orientation and load securement and start again after the 1st of the yaer.

than your no student change that to 0-1

why would I be starting Dec 30 then,which is a Sunday...then new years day...I dont get it,unless they train on holidays

Originally Posted by notarps4me

We are 2 weeks out from Christmas. That is the reason. Mav drivers get in for Christmas and Thanksgiving. They will finish up what they have in orientation and load securement and start again after the 1st of the yaer.

Yea I've made peace with it lol. I know everyone needs to get home they were only having orientation for the local people. and trainers need to get home for the holidays to so I'll get out there just delayed as usual lol.