SWIFT or Stevens ??

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I just happen to like the SWIFT training program

 

Swift does have a very good training program. Driveswiftreefer cdl program is the best for more pay, in my opinion.

 

Then go with Stevens Transport.

 

Grocery warehouses do suck....the idea to reefer is learning how to use the clock. The art of learning how to deliver while getting a 10 hr break, or a split sleeper is paramount. I can admit not every trucker has that ability, or is willing to develop that ability, but if they can master that, or go to a company that has drop and hook reefer loads, then they'll make more money than dry van in my view.

 

To the best of my knowledge -- all those example fleets require previous experience -- each to a different level.

They all reward drivers who progress on up in experience -- & maintain a clean safety record, along with a stable employment history.

-- L

 

50 cpm and you'll travel everywhere? That seems like a tie breaker to me as well.

 

50 cpm?

FULL DISCLOSURE:

Note that....as a rookie driver....you will indeed earn every penny of it.

The cpm with the reefer is higher....becuz you will drive fewer miles with that fleet.

Instead of driving...& making miles -- you will spend hours & hours sitting at different warehouse docks -- during both days & nights -- either loading or unloading...& also dealing with "lumpers" (but that's still a whole other story ).

Your first 2 hours of waiting are usually unpaid (so you are burning your DOT clock -- FOR FREE)...& after that....you will make (most likely) somewhere between $10 -- $15 per hour..."detention time".

Note that....you would make more money at that rate...if (instead)...during that same time period -- you kept moving (i.e., drop & hook).

But....utimately --:it's your choice.

Personally -- I'd rather have the driven miles (& also -- the regular sleep).

-- L

 

I may have missed it but make sure the 50 CPM and 44 CPM are the same type of mileage pay, otherwise your comparing apples and oranges. Practical mileage is better. HUB is king but rare. Both companies have potential benefits.