New CDL Grad Need Insight

Same time frame, Midwestern Distribution paid $8 1/2 cpm for each member of the team.
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Midwestern Express - Truck & Transportation History
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May 07, 2011 · By Robert J - Friday, May 06, 2011 4:28 AM: Does anyone know what happened to Midwestern Distribution of Fort Scott, Kansas? By wayne graham - Friday, May 06, 2011 5:10 AM: Robert, we referred to them as dollar trucks cause for one dollar down she would sell you one of those prize freightliners that you would never own. only ever new one guy that got his truck bought and away from …
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Ive never been clear into the I-95 corridor... But the closer I get to it the closer I come to pulling my hair out... All at once.

 

I guess everyone knows I'm a Swifter! (I drive reefer, hence Swifter and not Swifty).
Anyway, I'm out West, so can't speak much for that area with Swift operations. I know here in the West they have treated me well, have not lied to me and given me no reason to want to go elsewhere and several to want to stay with them. As I have told others, Swift does kind of have a bad rep amongst drivers for some of the knuckleheads who end up with Swift. They generally don't last too long, but probably longer than they should. However, you can be a good driver with Swift, they actually prefer that!!! We have quite a few million mile and plus drivers running around.
For a starter company especially I think they are a good choice. They have a culture for newbies and lend good support when new, fresh and trying to figure it all out. At least that has been my experience. Since I've been with them they have been big on safety and have never given me anything but gracious acceptance and support when I've stopped for weather because I felt it unsafe for me to keep rolling, even when it made loads late. Also never had a problem getting mechanical repairs while on the road when needed. One phone call and they make needed arrangements.
As for pay, I get a couple extra cpm for doing reefer and a couple extra for being a Veteran. I'm well above 50 cents per mile and been there less than 2 years.
I have the name and number of a recruiter in Phoenix if you want. She worked with me and did me right. She'll probably gladly answer any questions you might have.
Regardless, congrats on getting your CDL and good luck wherever you go. Keep us posted on how it's going. This forum is awesome for getting insight and knowledge from others. Don't hesitate to ask!

 

^^^^Thank you^^^^ I started my career with Swift running dry van. My experience was very similar to yours.

 

Where would you leave a trailer?

 

If you’re still looking for a job you could try Rosedale. They’ll have you go with a trainer for 4-6 weeks then start out at .51 cpm. They’re a pretty laid back company and they’ve kept me moving since I started out with them.