First Year Pay at swift

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Splenda, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    I talked to a new graduate from Pam several months back and he was hurting for pay. So take that for what it is
     
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  3. GypsyMamma

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    I stared school 8 weeks ago with Pam.. Graduated in 5 weeks, spent 3 weeks waiting for my mentor and have been on the road for 4 days... In that 8 weeks I have received 350.00. 70.00 went for a bus back home after I graduated 50.00 to get my CDL license and 150.00 was an advance I have to pay back.
    I am seriously thinking about going to Swift tomorrow.
     
  4. Gunner75

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    Can almost be assured that if you leave Pam, they will charge you a significant amount towards your school
     
  5. GypsyMamma

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    Yes, 6000.00 that I have a year to pay back, but Swift will pay 150.00 a week up to 5000.00 of it.
     
  6. Gunner75

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    A year to pay back or what happens?
     
  7. GypsyMamma

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    It's my understanding that it goes against your credit then.
     
  8. Gunner75

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    Ok, I thought maybe they would threaten to get the Gestapo on you
     
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  9. Rug_Trucker

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    $6000 for school? Holy smokes! There was a lot better options out there. Depending on where you live I know a company that is hiring right out of school in some areas and pays $850 guaranteed a week and home everyday.

    If you are solo now I would be "nicely" leaning on your driver manager and the planners to get you rolling making money. Switching might toss you out of the pan and into the fire.
     
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  10. GypsyMamma

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    I wish I had a magic 8 ball to shake... Do i stay with Pam or go someplace else??
     
  11. Rug_Trucker

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    You are short on facts. We can't make the decision for you. I have been gone from Swift since 2011. I haven't checked with a friend lately who is still there. Last I heard they were pulling in large batches of new recruits. When they finish with their trainer there isn't a whole lot of freight. It may have changed.

    HAVE A TALK TO YOUR DRIVER MANAGER AND TELL THEM YOU NEED TO MAKE MONEY!!! IF IT DOESN'T WORK LEAVE! I stayed at Swift for 15mo. I always made decent money. Not the greatest but I didn't starve. I knew some that didn't make squat yet wouldn't complain. If your DM can't help you move up the chain and talk to the next person. Fleet manager? I have no idea what they call them at PAM.



    Like I said if I knew where you lived? $850 a week is there for new hires and home everyday. This is in Princeton , IN, Nashville TN, and other areas.
     
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