Swift Vs Schneider Vs Werner

Discussion in 'Swift' started by jdsouza, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

    dodgeram, You're right to a pointe now about the experience being required. That has changed, they are taking new drivers with no experience as I type. I'm not totally sure, but they may be opening up the CDL thing again as well. I heard something about it.

    I thought I was going to hear an admonishment from you as well. :biggrin_2559:

    You gave some good advice there.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

    Whoa,, I didn't know you were in the Navy, I never caught that!

    GOOD JOB!!!! And thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggrin_25514::biggrin_25525:
     
  4. dodgeram440rt

    dodgeram440rt Heavy Load Member

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    I'm getting tired of reading about people bashing this company or that when really they have no clue what the facts are. And bashing a driver just because he drives for a company is no better. The only real advice that anyone can give is to do the research. Anything other than that is just opinions and is worth just that much. As for admonishing you about what you had said, I wasn't offended by it.

    Jdsouza, thank you for your service. We are here because of you.
     
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  5. johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

    Agreed, hearsay doesn't cut it!:biggrin_25525:
     
  6. jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks all yea it had been a long 20 years but I survived. I know that these are all statrer companys but it sems alot of the other companys around seattle tacoma washington area require atleast 12 months OTR I will keep my options open when time gets closer to my final days in the navy
     
  7. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I drove for Swift for 22 mo and did ok.

    I noticed you are in the SeaTac area. 2 more companies to check out (your mileage may vary). GTI (Gordon Trucking) in Sumner and TWT out of Spokane. Both run I-5 alot and have good rigs and safety. They also accept students. After 6 mo or so, check out Interstate.

    At Swift (WA state), the primary is Heavy Haul. You can search the Swift postings for my review of the teminal and the division.

    Oh and FYI, the VA will help with schooling. Commercial Drivers Services in Lakewood was very good.

    Best of luck to you and Thank you for your service.:biggrin_25514::biggrin_25514::biggrin_25514:

    Pal (USAF MSgt ret)
     
  8. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    I read Werner might pay extra to vets. Some kind of government deal. They'll probably fall all over themselves to get you. They seem to have a lot of dented up junk going down the road.

    My take home this week was about $525 for 2200+ miles. I claim zero deductions. Figure in $47.20 a day deduction for 7 days on the road really in essence, over $800 for the week!

    I am glad Swift took me. I was considering going elsewhere.

    1. Can't refuse loads at the other companies I've looked at.

    2. We do lots of drop and hook. At least 90%

    3. Live loads, and unloads are uncompensated time.( Perhaps I can make the same or more money rolling at a lower rate? Not sure.)

    4. Swift has a bigger freight base than probably anyone else except Schneider. We haul lots of Schneider logistics labeled loads! So we might sit less than other companies do.

    Hey I am just a newbie trying to sort it all out. :biggrin_25525:
     
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  9. phroziac

    phroziac Road Train Member

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    The werner deal for vets is a scam. They take money from the GI bil, which could be used for useful things like college, and they just take it for "school", which is a ripoff anyway. Then they use it to subsidize your pay, which lets them pay you more..which seems totally wrong to me.

    I'd never do anything like that or suggest anything like that. any vets who have earned it have EARNED it.
     
  10. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    If you go to school that is PTDI certified, don't mind being out 3-4 weeks? Check out Crete. I couldn't get in there, bad work history. They told me to go drive for 16-18 months with one company and reapply.

    I could have already gone to Conway TL . I go to $.32 at my 6 month point. that should boost my pay from $.28
     
  11. phroziac

    phroziac Road Train Member

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    i would never go to conway TL after an experience i had talking to their recruiters one time. I have serious moral issues with their hiring practices. This was in 08 and at that time, they told me, they dont hire anyone who:

    Does not currently have a job.
    Has had more than one job in the last year.
    Has had any tickets in the last two years.

    ............................

    so basically we dont hier people who need a job, only people who dont. Makes sense, right? Seems like bottom feeder inc to me with the pay compared to their LTL pay.....
     
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