swift pay raise?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by bradleydean, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. bradleydean

    bradleydean Bobtail Member

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    wondering if the pay raises for swift rumor is true. And is it just for flatbed or for everyone?
     
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  3. Rex012

    Rex012 Light Load Member

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    I believe just flatbed? ?maybe wrong. They got a a nice rate
     
  4. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    I wanted to laugh when I saw the topic because a raise coming from Swift sounds like a joke.
    I do think they need to consider cpm rates a bit though, people starting out at 25cpm just isnt enough unless single and living in the truck only. OTR drivers who have been around for awhile get what 37cpm? also a joke, needs raised.
     
  5. Tolan

    Tolan Light Load Member

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    Even being single and living out of the truck 25 cpm sucks. I know cause thats where I started. Pay is one of the biggest problems with swift. I understand that you got to earn your stripes but ####.
     
  6. bradleydean

    bradleydean Bobtail Member

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    thanks kind of curious because I start my schooling in phoenix in july. Quiting a stressful career driving a power plant from the control room. Hate being stuck in a box great money but I get forced to work shift work sometimes 16-18 hours a day and night. want to get out on the road and see the country. I thankfully saved up a lot of money to handle the first year of really low wages. I am wondering what you guys generically get paid at an average weekly after insuarnace and taxes after a year?
     
  7. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    havent heard of any raises for me lol. i'll ask my dl in the morning when i see him. i'm as single as you can get ;) and the pay is low. but i live in the treuck with no apartment or utlity bills. if possible, stay away from advances. i get my pay direct depositted in my bank acct and use debit card to pay for pretty much everything. know what your budjet is and stay in them.
     
  8. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    its where I began as well but i had a wife and 2 kids to also support which was very hard, I was close to leaving the company but then got lucky to get on the dedicated account im on now last year and I avg about 44-46cpm
     
  9. bradleydean

    bradleydean Bobtail Member

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    question: is there 120 outlets in the back of the cab of the swift trucks for like a microwave, tv and my xbox?
     
  10. schmud0811

    schmud0811 Medium Load Member

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    Pay raise is just for Flatbed currently. Its a nice raise and the guys and gals sure deserve it!
     
  11. bab1369

    bab1369 Light Load Member

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    No, and no inverters per policy unless you need CPAP.
     
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