Question: Employee benefits at Swift

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Don Key Hotey, Nov 22, 2021.

  1. Don Key Hotey

    Don Key Hotey Bobtail Member

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    I am transitioning to a career in truck driving after 18+ years of teaching at a university.
    So, in the coming months I'm sure I will have plenty of questions for you guys and gals.
    And, by the way, thanks very much to all of you active users of this forum from whom I have already learned a great deal.

    After readings loads of posts and reviews of trucking companies, I will probably apply at Swift, among other places. With all of the criticism leveled at them, I still believe they offer a new 50 year-old driver such as myself a good place to train and gain experience (I will already have my CDL from a private school when I apply, so I won't be going through their driver training program).

    Here is my question: how much will Swift require me to contribute monthly for medical, dental, and vision if I have dependents (wife + two daughters)? I'm hoping someone will be willing to share actual dollar figures, but I understand if people prefer not to. Thanks!
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    YRC has free cdl school and is a union company. Health insurance is free for the driver and family.
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    CDL Driving Academy - Dock Worker Jobs |Work for YRC …
    Get Paid to Train: Four Weeks at a YELLOW CDL Driving Academy. The CDL training program consists of classroom instruction and behind the wheel training with an …
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  4. Chinatown

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    Where is your location?
     
  5. Don Key Hotey

    Don Key Hotey Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, Chinatown, for the job tip. I am in Central Washington - Ellensburg / Yakima, area.
     
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    With your screen name, you'd probably get a kick out of a new children's show aimed at toddlers... "Donkey Hodie!"
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    YRC Freight
    702 North First Ave #E, Yakima, WA 98902
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    This is the same company as I posted in Post #2
    I think the school is in Portland. You would attend cdl school in Portland, then transfer back to Yakima after graduation. Probably start a new class every couple of weeks.
     
  8. Don Key Hotey

    Don Key Hotey Bobtail Member

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    Indeed! lol
     
  9. Don Key Hotey

    Don Key Hotey Bobtail Member

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    Interesting lead. Thank you. I will look into this.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Here's one that many drivers stay and retire from.
    Old Dominion Freightline
    24 W Mead Ave.
    Yakima WA 98902
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    Hire new cdl school grads from approved schools.
     
  11. Don Key Hotey

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    Thank you. According to Google, it appears the Yakima terminal closed, unfortunately.
     
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