OTR Question, will they eventually keep me regional?

Swift has probably dozens of different "fleets" that are primarily defined by geographic regions and including a "48 state fleet". This fleet is basically used as a "roaming fleet" to get assets to areas where more assets are needed as freight shifts through various cycles. Freight is very cyclical from region to region and from quarter to quarter. As a 48 state OTR driver at a large nationwide carrier, one thing that will be consistent is inconsistency and unreliability in freight lane expectancies.

But I recommend ALL new drivers [who seriously consider trucking a long term career] jump in "the deep end" and start "classic 48 OTR". This lets you see the nation, the different weather and terrains, all the major cities, and create a nice beginning employment block on their resume.

 

I'll stay where the roads are flat and dry the temperatures are high and the women are scantily dressed...you guys enjoy that east coast garbage.

 

Where are you on the west coast?

 

Just keep it in the swift section please.

Swift

 

Jones Bros. Trucking in Missoula,Montana has their own cdl school. They run 48 states.

Jim Palmer Trucking in Missoula,Montana has their own cdl school.
Trucks set up for driver comfort:

Satellite TV
24" Samsung with DirecTV DVR

• Refrigerator
  Available for Purchase

• APU
  Model varies by truck

• Lower Bunk

 

Go to work for a regional carrier like Andrus in st George,Ut

 

By the way Doug Andrus and Andrus Transportation are two different companies.

 

Listen, these people who are responding to your post are a mixed bag but I guarantee you that in that mix are a few multi million mile drivers. You asked a question and they took the time to answer it. They have elaborated on details with the hope that they could teach you something. Your reaction seems to be to spit on that and talk about your months of "research." Enjoy your experience at swift. As a know it all rookie super trucker you'll fit in nicely. Also, I think a good name for your "swifties" thread would be "The I Wish I Was A Trucker Report"