Swift for an experienced solo driver working out of the Memphis Terminal?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Leftnut, Feb 4, 2015.

  1. Leftnut

    Leftnut Light Load Member

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    Please I don't need questions asking me why I am looking at swift as an experienced driver. I really just want feedback from swift drivers. They have offered me a good pay per mile and their benefits from what I can tell are decent.
    Also I rarely hear negative things about swift from drivers that have been there 5 years or more and I have met quite a few.
    So swift drivers I am ready to pull the trigger on this what do you think?
     
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  3. JAYRODPA

    JAYRODPA Light Load Member

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    Good luck with that. swift driver are going to say good so they get the reference pay. I know guys that tried swift and they all said the same thing. offered good pay but no miles. just like heartland.
     
  4. Leftnut

    Leftnut Light Load Member

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    I have not got a name or a truck number from anyone. No driver would be getting a referral bonus on me. So I guess that is not a factor.
     
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  5. Leftnut

    Leftnut Light Load Member

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    I understand trucking I didn't just get started and I know how to get loads from point A to Point B in a safe professional manner.
    Just looking for some feedback from swift drivers that may be out of the Memphis Terminal or know about the Memphis Terminal.
     
  6. Milkman719

    Milkman719 Medium Load Member

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    Maybe shop around here are a few companies you my like

    1.Werner
    2.CR England
    3.Stevens
    4.US Express
     
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  7. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Unfair, sir. From what I have seen over the last couple of years, Swift is trying to turn themselves around a bit on driver treatment, especially for the experienced hands. Still a training outfit, but even they see the benefit of a having a core of experienced driver to call upon.
     
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  8. Leftnut

    Leftnut Light Load Member

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    Thank you Milkman maybe with your 4 years experience those companies are better for you, than me.
    Also if I am correct I asked for swift drivers to comment, I have a feeling you are not one.
     
  9. Leftnut

    Leftnut Light Load Member

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    Swift is not even close to the only company I have been approved to work for. I just feel in my area there are some options down the road with them.
    MCT- approved
    Southeast Carriers- approved
    Team Transport/Sherman Brothers Tank outfit- approved
    Bynum Transport-approved
    Earl L. Henderson- approved

    Those were a few more I was interested in and have talked to others but like I said I wanted some feedback from swift drivers. I don't want to be bashed.
     
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  10. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Without these other jokers pulling your leg, maybe look at Bynum - the rest are . . . well, you've been round long enough.
     
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  11. Clyde07

    Clyde07 Heavy Load Member

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    You'll get bashed in here mostly by guys with less than 1 year experience and have never worked for Swift. They just hear the jokes and want to repeat them. Swift is like most big companies. The miles are there for a runner. Check out the Swift threads where several Swift drivers are regular contributors. They are pretty honest with their comments and many have been around for awhile. I suspect they might even see this thread and chime in, but there are several existing Swift threads with good info and they won't mind answering your questions.
     
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