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Swift or star in IL ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lather74, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. Apr 20, 2012 #1
    Lather74

    Lather74 Bobtail Member

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    I'm looking from some feedback from those who know better then me about this iindustery.
    If u had to choose between going with swift or star ( in IL.)
    which one seems like a better choice.

    I already have my cdl, but need to go out with a trainer to get started. Home time and money are both a big need here, and hopfully a good job :)

    So please feel free to give ur opinions, observations , thoughts ,etc.
     
    Lather74, Apr 20, 2012
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  3. Apr 20, 2012 #2
    Pmracing

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    Home time and good money are not usually used together in the context describing the first few years of a trucking career.

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Apr 20, 2012
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    Lonesome and 48Packard Thank this.
  4. Apr 20, 2012 #3
    Lather74

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    ya , I know but I'd be lieing if I said they werent important to me :)
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2012 #4
    Pmracing

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    They are important to almost everyone!

    If you get them, consider yourself blessed.

    Mikeeee
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2012 #5
    Mud Duck

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    I don't know much about star. But swift doesn't fit either of those wants of yours. If you want alot of time home. Your best bet is find a local/regional company that will hire you. It will take alot of time searching and talking to different companies, but there are some that will hire a rookie.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2012 #6
    Lonesome

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    Hometime? None of the above. From Northwest Indiana, why not go with Roehl, they have a yard in Gary.
     
    Lonesome, Apr 21, 2012
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