Go Swift or not? Do they have reginal?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by medic1, Mar 1, 2010.

  1. medic1

    medic1 Bobtail Member

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    Thinking about swift among other companies, I am an experienced driver but have been hiding out in the EMS field the last 5 years or so, I Live in MI right next to Canada I see alot of Swift trucks delivering to the Chrystler plant by my house, anyway doeas swift even have reginal? I don't take kindly to what recurters say cause they are basicly car salesmen or worse, I have search the site here for a similar post but no luck any info would be helpful as far as home time if the even offer reginal. I have already talked to a recurter but she seemed in a hurry so I will just ask you guys. thanks
     
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  3. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    Call them, and talk to them, they're not bad.
     
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  4. Yonder

    Yonder Light Load Member

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    Swift has several dedicated accounts in your area, one of them is Chrysler. They also have a group of drivers that deliver in and out of Canada every day. If I remember correctly, you have to work for them for at least six months before you can try to get on any of these accounts though.
     
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  5. towman1019

    towman1019 Bobtail Member

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    swift has comfort zones that are just like reginal but it makes more money. I just signed on with them and they do have alot of freight going in and out of there and you should be able to get a local internodle job out there and be home nightly if you wanted.
     
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  6. Yonder

    Yonder Light Load Member

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    Towman is correct about the comfort zones. I didn't bring those up since the only zone available to you covers the entire east side of the US. As I understand it that is a bit more area than what regional usually is.
     
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  7. Gereke

    Gereke Light Load Member

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    I'm going to pass along what we were told when I went to orientation:

    "As a new driver don't expect to get a regional job. There are a lot of experienced, tenured drivers waiting in line ahead of you for them. If you don't want to drive OTR then you're in the wrong place"

    Solid advice I think.


    As others have mentioned, as a new hire your best bet is to request to operate in a comfort zone.
     
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  8. medic1

    medic1 Bobtail Member

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    Yea I dont mind going OTR I will just go with the flow as a new driver like I read in a post, with any job theirs gonna be BS I will just do my time and hope it works out, I dont wanna be the guy who complains about not making money yet Im only driving 800 mi a week and home all the time, I know to make money I have to run, I have some money stashed away to go to a dealer and throw a down payment on my own truck after I get my feet wet alittle, they try to hard sell me on leasing but not gonna happen.
     
  9. DC CAB

    DC CAB Medium Load Member

    I've been with Swift Intermodal for 2 years now and have no desire to leave it. Home every day and off weekends and holidays. The holidays aren't paid, but it's nice to have the option.
     
  10. mapar72

    mapar72 Bobtail Member

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    out of New Boston, got on the Canadan run right out of mentors truck. Think it all depends on how you sell yourself , (talk to the D.M. for the Canadan account) I like what I'm doing right now, no plans on going anywere. Get home couple nights a week and week-ends. Can't beat it for having lest than 8mos. drive time. Good-luck!
     
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  11. walker194

    walker194 Bobtail Member

    As a student driver that left Werner how do I get to that point with Swift?
     
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