Question about Swift?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by jenbri1994, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. jenbri1994

    jenbri1994 Bobtail Member

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    I leave for orientation (Richmond,Va) next week. They said it will be for 3 days. Was told I will be sent home on friday and that I should recieve a call sometime the following week as to when I can pick up a truck. Is this normal? And how long does this usally take? Is there lease program any good and do you take home more money taht way? I've had my CDL for about 7 years now but I took a 3 year break from driving due to my kids. Now there older I'm looking forward to driving again. Thanks for any advice!!
     
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  3. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    I would think long and hard before I signed any lease agreement w/ any trucking co. Get an attorney to check it out also. These are all geared toward the COMPANY not you. There may be a few decent ones out there, but you will find a lot more horror stories here. Is it lease to own or just lease to keep the co from buying new equipment? Is it their used {used up} equipment? Are they going to warranty the truck you lease? Escrow accounts? Etc. Take all the time you need to make sure any lease is good for you-not them. Their honey dripper lease advisors are paid by the company and you decide where their loyalties lie. Good luck whatever you decide to do.:biggrin_25521:
     
  4. j-mac

    j-mac Light Load Member

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    OOIDA sues Swift Transportation/M.S. Carriers
    A lawsuit was filed June 11 against Swift Transportation Co. Inc. (AZ), Swift Transportation Co. Inc. (NV), M.S. Carriers Inc. and M.S. Carriers Warehousing Distribution Inc. Swift Transportation Co. Inc. (NV) is the holding company of Swift and M.S. Carriers. M.S. Carriers Warehousing is a wholly owned subsidiary of M.S. Carriers engaged in leasing equipment to owner-operators.
    OOIDA and 10 of its owner-operator members filed the class action suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
    The complaint maintains the leases of Swift and M.S. Carriers violate the federal truth-in-leasing regulations by failing to contain a number of provisions required by 49 C.F.R.§379.12. The leases also contain provisions in direct conflict with the leasing regulations.
    In addition, the carriers are accused of failing to provide owner-operators with required documentation for chargebacks against compensation; forced purchase of insurance and other products and services; illegal deductions from escrow accounts; and failure to return escrow accounts within the required time after termination.
    Another issue of this lawsuit is the allegation that owner-operators leased to M.S. Carriers at the time of the company's take-over by Swift were victimized through the carrier's failure to return their escrow accounts deposited with M.S. Carriers. The complaint asserts that, rather than observing contract termination procedures contained in their lease agreements at the time of the take-over and returning the balances of funds held in escrow, Swift replaced M.S. Carrier contracts with their own lease agreements without settling up or returning the escrow account of the owner-operators. Swift is now accused of "tortious interference" by materially changing those existing contracts between M.S. Carriers and the owner-operators.
    The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the carriers are in violation of the leasing regulations, that they violated their fiduciary and trust duties to safeguard the escrow accounts, and that Swift and Swift Holding tortiously interfered with the M.S. Carrier leasing contracts while enriching themselves through illegal activities. The suit seeks monetary relief in the form of a return of all escrow funds, monies deducted from compensation in violation of 49 C.F.R.§376.12, interest and damages.
    OOIDA also has filed a separate motion for a preliminary injunction against Swift from doing business with leasing equipment until its leases are brought into compliance with the federal regulations. OOIDA is requesting class certification in the case and a jury trial.
    Contact: Paul Cullen, Sr., The Cullen Law Firm (202) 944-8600
    http://www.ooida.com/legal_action/England/CR%20England press release 7-8-02.htm

    Swift, doesn't look so swift.....


    j-mac
     
  5. jenbri1994

    jenbri1994 Bobtail Member

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    Well, leave tomorrow for Richmond. Hopefully when I get there they don't tell me that they can't hire me because I just finished out my two week notice at a good paying job. Just want to get back behind the wheel!!!!!
     
  6. jbrown

    jbrown Light Load Member

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    i worked for swift three years ago and went out with a trainer for four weeks. the trainer i had was a lease owner oper. (he said) he was pulling in after fuel and truck payment around 2000 a week but that was with me driving 80 percent of the time and he was sleeping all of the time. but he owner op was the way to go hope this helps you
     
  7. panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    there probably isn't a good LEASE(through the Co.) option out there i would say. like dave ramsey says " save your money and buy it" LOL
     
  8. jenbri1994

    jenbri1994 Bobtail Member

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    Back from orientation. I passed the road test but that thing where you have to pick up 75lbs and carry it around and then lift it above your head was crazy!!!!! Now im just waiting for the phone call to come and pick up my truck, yeppie!!!
     
  9. jenbri1994

    jenbri1994 Bobtail Member

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    My dream just got crushed. I called Swift today to see if they have info as to when I could pick up my truck. They informed me that they couldnt verify my employment so I would have to go out with a mentor for 6 weeks. The pay for that is 300 the first two, 400 the next two, and 500 for the last two. But the kicker is this, They told me they would call me within the next two weeks as to when a mentor would be available. I about choked. Guess Ill start putting out apps today. I have had my CDL A since 1996. How can they not verify my expeirence when others had no problem. Guess its there way of paying cheap wages!!!
     
  10. jenbri1994

    jenbri1994 Bobtail Member

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    So long for Swift. I start my new job on Monday. Hopfully within a week Ill be back on the road. It sure is taking long enough thanks to the little speedbump I experienced with Swift. Luckly enough a company that I worked for in the past called me up. They offered me a dedicated run that sounded pretty cool. The pay was about .03 more than Swift offered me. Man Swift doesnt seem so Swift anymore!!!!!
     
  11. BubbaTrucker

    BubbaTrucker "Iam Hanging in there"

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    hey jenbri you are in west virginia ... here is a company from south central pa that you may look into they have OTR positions, they are not huge ,... they have about 250 trucks... they are called kinard trucking york, pa ... i would do a link to the site but that is breaking this site's rules .. but look them up in york, pa .. i live near the area and spoke to a few drivers .. they seem to be very happy with kinard . i am going to try and get in there myself ....

    bubba trucker
     
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