Anyone have advice for me?

This can be a tough time of year. And though you're really suffering right now, I'd personally try to suck it up until your year is up...it will pay dividends.

Sorry it's been such a bomb for you. Good luck!

 

You know we are all going to say wait it out.
Its definitely going to be a long 3 months no doubt, but if you can stick it out then do so.
Unless you can land that job right now just be patient.

Good luck

 

oh man that sucks. thats not right. WEll i guess it comes down to how bad you wanna stay in the industry. Have you asked them why so little miles?

 

Remember....switching jobs means zero income and zero income opportunity during that time.

 

Are you on some sort of regional fleet? maybe move to the national fleet? I've heard many complain about miles, then come to find out they're home 8 days out of the month by choice. Nothing wrong with being home 2 days/week but when you are that means they keep you close to home, and when they keep you close to home you're dealing with a very small subset of available freight planning.

Not sure what your family situation is but we need to have a more basic understanding of your needs and expectations before anyone can offer any real advice.

 

Welcome to trucking. If you can't hang over the road but want to stay in the industry, switch to LTL. Youll have a predictable route and make a set income with guaranteed freight.

Look at the bright side, at least you're not working for CRST. Not only would you be sitting with nothing to do and no money to make, but you'd be sharing your truck with an equally irrate and bored grown ### man.

Theres no upside to working for these mega carriers. Its like going to prison. You do your time, and if you survive, you come out on the other side with a lifetime of learning under your belt. The only difference is when you come out of prison, you've got a job at a gas station waiting for you. If you come out of swift, you've got an LTL gig or a better OTR job not too far off in the distance. Hang in there Driver...

 

I agree with going LTL, Per hours worked there arent many driving jobs that can compare. however my advice is to stick it out with swift till Jan. 2 more months will give you a full year of experience. 1 years experience sounds alot better then less then a years experience!