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going with a swift O/O worst case issues

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by swifty22, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. Apr 27, 2011 #1
    swifty22

    swifty22 Bobtail Member

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    ill be working under an O/O at swift and was wondering if he bails on me or switches companies would i be able to fall back into a company truck i know they would have to assign me one and all but if it hits the fan couldn i stay employed with them and get a co. truck or would i be a fish out of the water trying to find another lake to swim in
    would love the help and advice
     
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  3. Apr 27, 2011 #2
    WitchingHour

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    I'd reneg on that deal, and start with a company truck. That's just me. You sacrifice benefits and insurance you'd have as a company driver for, what? A truck that goes 6 MPH faster?
    Does he actually own the trucks, or are they leased through Swift? If they're leased through Swift, he's staying right there - he can't lease those trucks on with anyone else. If he owns his trucks, and goes to another company, there isn't any reason you couldn't get put in a company truck - you'd actually be better off, IMO.
    It's up to you what you do, but don't expect to come out ahead on this deal.
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2011 #3
    swifty22

    swifty22 Bobtail Member

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    he leases onto them
    i know swift isnt really the best comapny but the fact is they give you a place to get your foot in the door thats how i see it and move up if need be
    the lease to me just doesnt seem justified unless your running teams in the truck it seems almost cheaper to buy a truck outright i am just worried if he cuts bait if i will be without a job again
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2011 #4
    WitchingHour

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    Yeah, he leases onto them.. any O/O or LO does. The question is where his trucks come from... did he buy them outright, or did he get them through Swift's lease purchase program?
    If he has them through the lease purchase program, he can't take them to another company.
    Everyone starts somewhere. I started with Swift, in their flatbed division. It'll ultimately be what you make of it.
    If this is something you see as a possibility, it's another point which should be made when I say you're better off starting as a company driver. Swift isn't going anywhere - they'll be Swift, no matter what this fleet owner does.
     
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