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SWIFT VS Prime

Discussion in 'Swift' started by jdsouza, Dec 27, 2010.

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  1. Dec 27, 2010 #1
    jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    I am looking into prime and swift which company would you all recomend
     
    jdsouza, Dec 27, 2010
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  3. Dec 28, 2010 #2
    Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    It depends on what your goals are, how you intend yo achieve them and whether you're planning to go company or lease. I was with Prime for nearly 2 years before returning to Swift. Would you please be a little more specific?
     
    Injun, Dec 28, 2010
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  4. Dec 28, 2010 #3
    orion3814

    orion3814 Medium Load Member

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    prime put my name on your app and i will split the bonus with you...
     
    orion3814, Dec 28, 2010
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  5. Dec 28, 2010 #4
    jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    I want to get experience as a company driver 1st. min 2 yrs before I even tackle a L/O. I was looking into SWIFT because they have a OC In Sumner, WA near the house but I prefer E-log less hassle not sure yet but I will keep optionss open
     
    jdsouza, Dec 28, 2010
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  7. Dec 28, 2010 #5
    jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    Orion you work for Prime??
     
    jdsouza, Dec 28, 2010
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  8. Dec 28, 2010 #6
    jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    Cool I have a 10 months left in the navy till I retire then I am looking at PRIME
     
    jdsouza, Dec 28, 2010
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  9. Dec 28, 2010 #7
    Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    If what you want to do is roll hard as a company driver, Prime is probably your better bet. You will have to complete 50K miles with an "A" seat driver before you're turned loose on your own. You should be prepared for the pressure to lease. I believe fully half of the company is lease.

    They have a very nice terminal in Springfield, MO, decent equipment and excellent benefits. Medical is Blue Cross/Blue Shield. But you are expected to run hard.
     
    Injun, Dec 28, 2010
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  10. Dec 28, 2010 #8
    jdsouza

    jdsouza Heavy Load Member

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    That is what I am getting told about Lease I am not ready to lease I might go with SWIFT due to I donot want to be pressure to Lease
     
    jdsouza, Dec 28, 2010
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  11. Dec 28, 2010 #9
    SanJoaquin209

    SanJoaquin209 Light Load Member

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    Prime will not pressure you to lease. I have spoken to a few drivers, they were asked if they were interested once, they said no and it was never brought up again.
     
    SanJoaquin209, Dec 28, 2010
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  12. Dec 28, 2010 #10
    SanJoaquin209

    SanJoaquin209 Light Load Member

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    I am attending Prime orientation on the 4th...I feel I have made a great decision. Good luck
     
    SanJoaquin209, Dec 28, 2010
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