Starting with swift On August 28 in Ocala Florida

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Galhad, Aug 7, 2012.

  1. Galhad

    Galhad Bobtail Member

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    Can any of the driver's out there tell me How much I will be able to run, and How much I am going to make out of training. I have lots of offers but i like swift for several reasons. I also so have a family, and i need to bring home a good Income. I know i have to pay my dues, but can i bring home 800.00 dollars a week on average.
     
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  3. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Possibly,

    but NOT likely......
     
  4. A21CAV

    A21CAV Road Train Member

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    Realistically, not at first and probably not for the first year. However, if you can hang in there you can be close to that within 6 months but you need to run everything, everywhere and restrict your hometime. I know with a family that will be hard but you get paid on dispatched miles. As soon as you solo start pushing to get on the Walmart dedicated to get more regular hometime. Swift, in my opinion is a great company to work for.
    Frank
     
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  5. Dagger

    Dagger Light Load Member

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    I run everything they give me and go anywhere they send me. I stay out at least 6 weeks at a time even though I hate being out that long. I don't average anywhere near $800/week net or gross. I've talked to quite a few drivers lately with about my level of experience (5-7 months) and many are averaging around $500 gross and quite a few are making less than that.

    I have no problem driving 600+ miles/day, but I can't drive it if they don't give it to me.
     
  6. Haystak88

    Haystak88 Light Load Member

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    I'm scheduled for orientation in Ocala the same time. See ya there!
     
  7. Haystak88

    Haystak88 Light Load Member

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    $500 Gross? That's like $12.50 ah hour. This doesn't sound promising!
     
  8. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    i average 500 gross right now but ive only been solo for a couple months
     
  9. OldsPower79

    OldsPower79 Bobtail Member

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    Your first year you ain't guna be making much but you'll have the experience to move to better paying companies
     
  10. Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    If you don't enroll in benefits, 401k and claim exempt for tax purposes, I'm sure you can get close to $800 take home at swifty..
     
  11. Dagger

    Dagger Light Load Member

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    Nope, we are talking gross pay so that's before benefits, etc. and it's been around $500 gross for a lot of the drivers I've talked to in that range of experience. I get the occasional $800 week, usually when I am trying to get home but it's too occasional for me.
     
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