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I believe it's Swift.

 

I think you're doing fine if you can comfortably survive in that scenario. There's a big difference between 9 months on a job and a year and a half. If you have a sketchy job history, whether your fault or not, your options are limited. The longer you stay there and do well, the better options will multiply. Rather than moving incrementally up through 2-3 jobs over the next 5 years, you're better off sticking it out until you find a permanent home. Your next move could be your last if you're patient.
I suspect where you're at can see you're dependable and you may get some better runs with a better truck.
Good luck, I'm optimistic for your future.

 

If it is indeed Swift you're at -- another way you can "build your resume" -- take advantage of what Swift has to offer.

How?

The opportunity all too many drivers miss: spend some time (if in fact you can) pulling some of the different types of freight Swift has to offer.

Swift has (in addition to dry van):

• intermodal
• flatbed (small fleet, & small company feel)
• reefer (if you're feelin' lucky)

Later on -- when you apply for a driving gig elsewhere....that varied experience will give you a competitive edge against other candidates who are (for the most part) one-trick ponies.

-- L

 

At Schneider -- it was/is both.... daycabs, & sleeper trucks.

At Swift? I honestly don't know.

Inquire within.

Intermodal is great experience -- (in part) because you'll get a lot more practice backing up a trailer -- vs an over-the-road gig. You'll spend more time backing/parking trailers -- & less time just driving up & down interstates.

You will also of course see trains bring in intermodal rail cars to different yards; for those who respect/like trains...this is always an interesting display of true horsepower.

-- L

 

To me, intermodal means god-awful trailer maintenance. Pre trips and post trip inspections are a joke. As someone who constantly fought for maintenance to be done I would lose my mind with intermodal

 

I also found this to be a problem within dry van, as well.

Intermodal chassis components were noticeably better built, & sturdier than the dry van equivalents. Thus -- I had better experiences in intermodal, generally speaking.

-- L