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Question about working for Swift

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gmm, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. Aug 15, 2008 #1
    gmm

    gmm Bobtail Member

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    I know there is a lot of guys who don't like Swift but here it goes. How good are they about keeping you in your "comfort zone?" Because I don't want to go to NYC or the north east and I'm from there and moved to NC

    Thanks in advance guys
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2008 #2
    Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    if you work for any big company or go otr you will go to the north east region. there is alot of freight there and everybody goes there. i hate it too especially long island and manhattan. the north east is not all that bad it just takes patience and some getting used too.
     
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    gmm Thanks this.
  4. Aug 15, 2008 #3
    CANGST

    CANGST Light Load Member

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    They will keep you in your comfort zone. It really only hurts you though if you limit yourself to certain areas. If you go flatbed there is no comfort zones. I never had any time in NYC. Just through it on the Interstate, which is not too bad. I did not spend much time in Northeast either.
     
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    gmm Thanks this.
  5. Aug 15, 2008 #4
    gmm

    gmm Bobtail Member

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    Yea, It would hurt your miles. But I want to feel comfortable behind the wheel..............
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2008 #5
    gmm

    gmm Bobtail Member

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    Also, if I'm stuck somewhere for a year until I get experience, I would like to be stuck somewhere I don't mind I guess
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2008 #6
    CANGST

    CANGST Light Load Member

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    You would be better off looking for a local job with swift. If you are close to Gafney or Greer they have terminals with local drivers.
     
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