Swift refrigerated worth it

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Icey1988, May 12, 2016.

  1. FerrissWheel

    FerrissWheel Road Train Member

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    Average length of haul is a lot longer on the reefer side, and I move when dry drivers are moaning about being #70 in the que for a load. I've always got one before I empty out. And even solo reefer without a student I'll get 2000+ Mile loads by myself somewhat frequently. Solo I averaged 2800-3000.

    The only way your getting 42cents is with the platinum bonus. Which I have. Or like 5+yrs which I don't have.
     
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  3. Crazytrucker77

    Crazytrucker77 Heavy Load Member

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    I was offered .42 to pull reefer with swift at 1 year experience but it was a dedicated route
     
  4. MidwestResident

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    Were you with Central Refrigerated when Swift bought them out?
     
  5. FerrissWheel

    FerrissWheel Road Train Member

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    true, dedicated accounts can offer more, OTR in general though I think starts at .36 still. I recently moved up to .40cpm base plus platinum bonus, which is like .06cpm
     
  6. FerrissWheel

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    I was hired as a driver for Central, but in the transition period, technically yes, in reality I have always driven with DOT# 054283 on the door so no, not really.

    I will admit being a swift driver. they have always done me right.
     
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  7. MidwestResident

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    That is great, you are very fortunate.

    God bless you and your family!

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
  8. tcwestby

    tcwestby Bobtail Member

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    I'm a company driver and have never gotten more for refrigerated. I would stay away from Swift though. They are big on promise but short on follow through. I'm a recovering Swiftie and they treat their drivers like crap.
     
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  9. MidwestResident

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    When were you with Swift, and how long were you with them?
     
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