Your Daily Swift Or Werner question from Rookie

congrats, which school ,I go out in a week to iowa. how was the 600-750 thing? lots of driving practice?Which state. any problems with the dmv there switching out liscenses?

 

I've been with Swift over 9 years now. I've looked at many others in that time, but I really like the gig I'm doing. Sometimes it isn't a matter of money if you know what I mean.

All the megas have their problems and all are S O Bs, but it is learning to play that particular company's game, knowing what they are, and getting your time in. There are lots of opportunities out here, just be patient and do your research looking for your ideal situation after paying your dues.

Congratulations, good luck, and be safe!

 

Did a 1.5yr tour with Swift... perhaps I was charmed but my experience was mostly good. Had an understanding and competent DM, always drove nice equipment.
I have, however, learned that your experience will vary greatly terminal to terminal with Swift. Some are great, some just casual, some just have miserable people.

My home terminal was outta Columbus, OH. Luckily, one of the great ones.

 

There's no such thing as "having to pay dues"; that's a myth.
There's dozens of good companies out there that hire new CDL graduates; pick one that has APU's so your layovers and down time is more comfortable.

 

Thanks Chinatown, SOOO true I think. Its going to be difficult sifting thru all the potentials while at school I think.

 

9 years with Swift, that is an EXCELLENT work history!
If you were to do 1 more year, and went to another trucking company, your 10 years of driving history would be all under 1 company. This would make it much easier for a potential future trucking company to verify your work history, while complying with D.O.T. regulations.

Good luck to you! God bless you and your entire family!

 

I didn't think covenant was picky. Personally I wouldn't drive for them simply because they force you to be a pro life advocate, but that's me...

I'm with China on the apu thing. With everyone pushing fuel economy, I wouldn't drive these days without one.

 

cOVENANT TURNIN YOU DOWN WAS A GOOD THING FOR YOU

 

I did 3 years with Werner and have nothing bad to say about them either. My dispatcher was a really nice guy, my equipment was always nice and they kept me plenty busy. I worked hard for them and they kept their end of the deal.... they reimbursed me for my school expenses. They also got me home regularly. Every company has its pros and cons but most of the time you get what you give, so to speak. Best of luck to you and don't belive everything bad you read about either of these companies.