swift flatbed out of gary Indiana

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Chino74r, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. Chino74r

    Chino74r Bobtail Member

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    Just curious I read about swift flatbed drivers but hardly anything about flatbedders coming out of gary Indiana terminal. .. so I would like the pro and cons ?
     
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  3. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    There is a member here that right now is going through the securement class right there in Gary. He will probably see this and be able to help you.
     
  4. Chino74r

    Chino74r Bobtail Member

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    Oh ok I hope so thanks
     
  5. bab1369

    bab1369 Light Load Member

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    Chino i am in Gary now for securement class, which starts Monday. I was hired as flatbed but went out with a van mentor due to being a non-smoker and not wanting to wait. I do not have a ton of info on flatbed yet but I share as I can. I have a thread on here that I am chronicling my journey in. Search swift flatbed and it will show up. I cannot link it using my iphone (technologically impaired lol). I will try to answer any question you have. So far everyone has been straightforward and I have not regretted my decision at all.
     
  6. Broccelli

    Broccelli Medium Load Member

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    Here ya go:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ting-back-road-orientation-swift-flatbed.html
     
  7. bab1369

    bab1369 Light Load Member

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    Thanks broccelli
     
  8. Chino74r

    Chino74r Bobtail Member

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    I was actually following your thread .. question can I go with a mentor that smokes even tho I don't but have in the past and it wouldn't bother me?
     
  9. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Yes, you may
     
  10. bab1369

    bab1369 Light Load Member

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    You certainly can.
     
  11. allahsmustafa

    allahsmustafa Bobtail Member

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    bab1369,

    Swift has been one of the companies I have been observing as taker for a new driver. I got my cdl 1 year ago and did not use because I was called back to work as a heavy equipment operator before a entry level trucking firm was able to get at me. What are the pro's and con's of Swift? Of course all companies have the good, bad, and the ugly but some more than others.

    Mustafa
     
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