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Swift - 6 months later. An update

Discussion in 'Swift' started by rswinnerton, Jul 19, 2009.

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  1. Jul 19, 2009 #1
    rswinnerton

    rswinnerton Light Load Member

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    So with all the negatives about Swift that you hear on here and other places, I thought I'd post a Swift success story.

    I went to Solo status at the end of January and I went over the road out of Swift's Jonestown Terminal. I was given a Volvo VNL670 and told to get on with it. I spent most of my time rolling around the greater Nashville Metropolitan Area and the mid-south. Got home about every 3-4 weeks to see the wifey and was generally happy except for the pay. Right when I started, Swift cut it's pay for $.01 per mile (So I was at $.25 per mile instead of $.26) so I was seeing $200-$300 paychecks, which was not making the wife happy.

    About 3 months later, I was offered a dedicated route with a major Wholesale Warehouse (Rhymes with "Bostco") and I accepted and am very happy still on that account. I've moved up to $.37 cpm and the last several weeks, I've run 2,000 to 2,200 the past several weeks and am doing well with Swift. A lot of folks break Swift's chops over screwing their drivers, but I have not had any trouble. I can honestly say that I've only once had a payroll problem but it was resolved right away so I wasn't too worried.

    All in all, I'll say that Swift has it's issues. Among them my new truck (A VNL780) has a transmission problem that the shop won't/can't fix, and don't even THINK about calling my Driver Manager before she's had her coffee or after lunch on Friday. Beyond that, Swift has exceeded my expectations (which were admittedly low).

    Just thought you'd like to know that not everyone has a bad expierience with the Swifty.

    Russ
     
    rswinnerton, Jul 19, 2009
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  3. Jul 25, 2009 #2
    crazy trucker

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    so like only getting home about 1 time a month and only makeing 2 or $300.00 a week i drive truck and i am home every night and make around $550.00 too $600.00 a week :biggrin_25520:
     
    crazy trucker, Jul 25, 2009
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  4. Jul 26, 2009 #3
    Flatbroke

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    Russ,

    Its nice to see the other side of the post demeanor. I am no spring chicken (age 47) and coming out of retirement to jump in a truck with Swift for awhile. I have always maintained a positive attitude when I approach any job and it tends to be what you make of it. I have been reading many posts on the board and I know I have to pay my dues before thing will improve financially. Oddly enough, I don't need to work; but I have hunted and fished for the past 6 years and burned out on fun.(yes to much of a good thing!) I need to get back into the work force.

    My start is Aug 4th (Syracuse) and will venture into the 6 week insanity with the rest of the Swifties.

    Brent
    Derry, NH
     
    Flatbroke, Jul 26, 2009
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  5. Jul 26, 2009 #4
    rich_t

    rich_t Road Train Member

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    Your point being?
     
    rich_t, Jul 26, 2009
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  7. Jul 26, 2009 #5
    Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    Well ain't you just special...since we're measuring manhood here, In my prime I've made a tad over $2,000.00 in one week as a company driver...home every 4 weeks.

    As of right now...I'm home about 1 time every 3 or 4 weeks and am averaging $600 a week (thats after everthing comes out...including $100 a week for me to eat on)

    There is money in staying out longer...when the miles are there. We each have a different idea of whats right for us...I prefer miles over home myself...I'll be home when I retire.
     
    Ridgerunner665, Jul 26, 2009
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  8. Jul 27, 2009 #6
    Darkschneidr

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    I'm at Swift, a company team driver, home every other day and I almost double your weekly income...
     
    Darkschneidr, Jul 27, 2009
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  9. Jul 28, 2009 #7
    crazy trucker

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    yes you might make more money than me but when you are out in that truck i am home in bed with my woman and get to see my kids every day go to there games and watch them grow up now how can you put a price on that
     
    crazy trucker, Jul 28, 2009
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  10. Jul 31, 2009 #8
    Leftoverchinese

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    Was there a need to make a post like the ones you have in this thread? You come off as narcissistic and smarmy. If you have nothing to add, why not simply keep your thoughts to yourself.
     
    Leftoverchinese, Jul 31, 2009
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  11. Jul 31, 2009 #9
    doubledragon5

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    I'm home every night myself.. With the exception of guaranteed weeks, I take home any where from $650-$950. Guaranteed week means I'm home most of the week, I still get paid $500..
     
    doubledragon5, Jul 31, 2009
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  12. Aug 3, 2009 #10
    crazy trucker

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    i am not tryng to be a smart ##### im just saying that you dont have to be out over the road to make all the money
     
    crazy trucker, Aug 3, 2009
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