Wow. A Swift driver thinks those are low pay rates. And to echo what Pattyj said, I would expect at least something in the mid-.30 range for a...
I agree with your method and do log longer pre-trips when possible, but your reasoning only holds up for the 14 and 70 hour rules. It does...
You're right, of course, but I've been told more than once by multiple log instructors that violations (and failed log audits) are being triggered...
Sounds like everybody does things a little different and the bosses are ok with it. Whatever floats your boat, I guess. Here's my logging...
Anarcrothe, Swift does keep track of idle time and will pester drivers who idle constantly, but I've never had a problem. I idle the truck when...
Get all your ducks in a row (paperwork, mostly), know exactly where you're headed, how long you'll be in Canada, and who your broker is; act like...
First off, never limit yourself to just two choices. As others have already said, look for something close to home. Even if you've heard that...
OP, I made 39K+ the first year (2011). I didn't get my first solo check until the first week of March, then worked in a dedicated fleet (home at...
I've only been driving a big truck for a couple of years, but I have yet to park nose-in at a T/S. I was taught to back in/drive out when I first...
Beautiful mountain view from there. Drive safe.
I think where you do orientation matters quite a bit. I started at the Syracuse terminal, and though many parts were slow and boring, we were...
I'm out of Syracuse, NY. It's my favorite terminal mostly because I know a lot of the people who work there and it's closest to home. Most...
Company trucks are governed at 62. You can get up to 67 going downhill, but anything over that is considered excessive overspeed and can get you...
LilAce, I'm not a mentor, but I did my training from late December through early February two years ago, and I was home for Christmas. My...
Zaptear, Shoreham, eh? I was born in Middlebury, raised in New Haven, and most of my extended family still lives in the area. It's a beautiful...
Big, If you're considering Willow Run, I would also look at Maine's. They also hire new drivers, last I heard, and do similar work. Good luck...
Doc, You can take your hometime wherever you like. Swift just requires that you send a hometime macro (canned qualcomm message) with the zip...
Paychecks (direct deposit) is weekly on Tuesday. The cutoff is the previous Wednesday night/Thursday morning, but I don't know exactly what time...
I'll add a few: Celadon, TMC, Roehl, Conway, Transport America. I believe both Stevens and FFE also go to Canada, if you're looking for...
I'm a new member here at TTR, though I've been browsing threads since I started trucking school just over two years ago. I drive for one of the...
