So, What does Swift Really Pay New Drivers?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Jfain706, Aug 8, 2017.

  1. Jfain706

    Jfain706 Bobtail Member

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    I can't seem to get a exact answer. Some people have said .25 cents a mile.. i really don't think this is true. Some people have also said .36 cents a mile which is more believable. Any Swift drivers out there that have an exact answer ?
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I imagine a lot of it depends on which fleet you begin with. Regional, OTR, dedicated, contract, flatbed, van, etc etc

    Not to mention if maybe there is tuition withholding that is reducing the mileage rate
     
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  4. Jfain706

    Jfain706 Bobtail Member

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    I plan to go OTR. Im 21 with no children so i can run hard like i want.
     
  5. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Then dont worry about it, run hard, keep clean, wait a year, then decide what you want to do
     
  6. QuietStorm

    QuietStorm Heavy Load Member

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    Think it was 34cpm for otr dry box. -2 for per diem
     
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  7. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Swift offers an additional $0.02 per mile for flatbed. My only regret for my two years with Swift was I didn't get into the flatbed fleet.

    Four and a half years ago I started at $0.25 per mile as a dock banging door swinger. They had a major increase in pay rates in 2014, then another increase in 2015 about when I left Swift.

    @QuietStorm is likely correct about initial pay rate for long haul. But, you should talk to a recruiter for most accurate current pay.
     
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  8. Jfain706

    Jfain706 Bobtail Member

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    More of "concerned" than "worried" im getting into trucking and i want to be the best i can be at it. Im really aiming to make that 800-1000 a week
     
  9. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    It likely is .25 / mile.. For the first 90 days. When I was there it was a scale that quickly went up based on longevity. Here is there payscal on when I was there 5 years ago, and the sad thing is I'm not sure it changed....
    Driver Pay Scale_page1_image1.jpg
     
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  10. Jfain706

    Jfain706 Bobtail Member

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    .34 i can deal with that. Like i said im really aiming to make that 800-1000 a week goal. So im more than ready to run hard
     
  11. Jfain706

    Jfain706 Bobtail Member

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    I could deal for three months.. as long ad it goes up afterwards. I mean i have no major bills or responsibilities so i'll be able to save alot of money. I dont really care if i get to make it home or not.. im a loner anyways
     
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