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Swift vs. Squire/knight

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by justin615, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Aug 29, 2011 #1
    justin615

    justin615 Bobtail Member

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    Ok heres the deal i live in Phoenix AZ and would like to know which company would be better to go with swift or knight i cant decide because both of them have there advantages keep in mind that i am a new driver and have no experince so my options are limited and ive already heard all of the bad things you could posibly say about the 2 companies as well as some good things so please only reply if you are going to answer my question without badmouthing either company
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2011 #2
    otherhalftw

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    The easiest way to decide will be choosing if you want to run up and down the I-5 and out to Phoenix from L.A., or to have a better chance with Swift to see the entire "Lower 48".

    Swift has a much bigger base of freight...and better equipment!

    My humble opinion!

    Also check on how many big law suits have been decided against each company.....Swift will be here at least a bit longer!
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2011 #3
    justin615

    justin615 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks i appreciate the response, ya i have a friend thats new to swift hes been working there for a year this month and he only has good things to say about them but im just doing my research hes the one that actually got me thinking about a career in trucking
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2011 #4
    tmax156

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    I doing my training now with a mentor I have no problems so far. Heard all the stories also but you make the choice. I know I made the right one for me.
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2011 #5
    TruckermanD

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    I just moved to Mesa and trynna decide between them and central Refrigerated. Central seems better than both.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2011 #6
    libertasvelnex

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    Swift has a bad reputation with a lot of people, but its mostly undeserved (I see more Werner trucks wheels up than any other carrier), but I've heard more bad stuff from Knight drivers about them, than I've ever heard from Swift drivers.
     
    libertasvelnex, Aug 30, 2011
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