I start at swift's academy on monday, woooooooot pick swift.. I will see ya there.

-Crypto

I would say pretty much the flip of a coin between the two companies. Money and equipment are about the same. If you have read the threads on both companies, most of the time it comes down happiness/hatred and the relationship and expertise of the DM.

All other considerations equal, Swift. Better equipment and a big difference in average miles per driver per week. If you're a runner, you will have all the miles you can legally run. Your terminal and dm make a huge difference. The difference between going to a Swift Academy over C1 is also important; you will be further ahead knowing how to "operate your equipment in a safe and controlled manner" with Swift. The falldown with both companies is the quality, or lack of, the mentor training.

I've been solo with Swift six months. The training was first rate, I drive a 2010 Prostar, I have a great dm and everything promised has been delivered. I'm on pace to gross $41,000 this year.

Finally, if you go with Swift, grow a thick skin. You, your heritage and your driving skills will routinely be insulted for no other reason than the name on your door by cb kitties who have never had an original thought enter their pitiful little minds. That's the part I like best. Remember, all Swift drivers combined turn 5 - 6 MILLION miles a day. How many companies can make tht claim?
Frank