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Swift Equipment Questions...

Discussion in 'Swift' started by tnscavenger, Aug 11, 2012.

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  1. Aug 11, 2012 #1
    tnscavenger

    tnscavenger Light Load Member

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    Hello, I'm doing some research trying to figure out what company that I could do well driving for. Looking at Swift's website, I didn't see any info about their equipment. So here is my questions:

    • What kind of transmissions?
    • E-logs or paper
    • Qual-comm with GPS or Qual-comm only?
    • APU, diesel bunk heater, or other climate control?
    • Per-Diem?
    • Inverter Policy

    I know that there is alot more to a trucking co than just equipment, these fourms are great for that. Just some questions that I've not seen answers to yet. Thanks.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2012 #2
    Moosetek13

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    9 or 10 speed manual tranny
    E-logs
    Qcom with GPS
    Bunk heater only
    Per-Diem - yes, if you sign up for it
    Inverters not officially allowed, but many of us have small plug-in inverters in the 75-150W range.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2012 #3
    silentlysailing

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    There are some 13 speeds floating around too as I had one for a little bit. The "heavy haul" costco account uses 13's as well.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2012 #4
    tnscavenger

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    Is your Qual-Comm an MPC-200?

    Dose Swift have a strick dress code, like no facial hair, ect?
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2012 #5
    Dagger

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    A lot of the men have facial hair but most of the women don't
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2012 #6
    inkeper

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    Just no open toed shoes. Also no leather soles, rubber is preferred. We don't have uniforms, but neatness is good.
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2012 #7
    inkeper

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    I have seen some female drivers that might look better with a beard, and some males that haven't seen a razor in years!
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2012 #8
    silentlysailing

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    I think they are picky on piercings too. At least they were school. Also if you look in the driver handbook it says one can't wear a leotard and tights.
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2012 #9
    tnscavenger

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    Lol, yeah, I too have seen some rough looking women drivers. I guess that makes since though, a pretty, petite woman doing her pre-tirp at 3 am in a truck stop could be in serious trouble.

    Fair enough dress code. I thought about applying with Avrett till I found out that no beards and gotees allowed. And you must wear their uniform that you pay for through a payroll deduction. Really? Are they a trucking co or a military?
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2012 #10
    MicaBay

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    Their company, their standards. I don't like uniforms myself but would rather a good job than fussing over what I wear.
     
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