Swift flatbed - experience requirement?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by datnewnew, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. datnewnew

    datnewnew Bobtail Member

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    is there an experience requirement to get into the swift flatbed division, or can one get on directly after training?
     
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  3. Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    When Swift and flatbed are mentioned in the same breath I get a sickening feeling in my gut.
     
  4. Smut

    Smut Light Load Member

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    I don't think you need experience to start with there flatbed division. I remember in orientation they asked who wanted to pull flatbeds and they sent them to Phoenix to go through some load securement classes. I've also heard they have you pull a regular flatbed trailer for 6 months then you can move to step deck. Hope this helps.
     
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  5. FerrissWheel

    FerrissWheel Road Train Member

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    Nope, you can start completely new and go to flatbed. They prefer it that way. Otherwise you do a division transfer and that takes 6 months before you can transfer over.

    Just tell the recruiter you want to do flatbed. They are trying very hard to make sure Flatbedders end up with flatbed mentors. There may be a wait. But it will be worth it. To many guys were ending up with van drivers. Seems they finally put thier foot down on that, and arev making sure new students go to flatbed mentors.

    If your having problems with the recruiters getting you into flatbed just tell me. I'll give you the # to the ops manager in your area.

    But the recruiter should be able to set you up.
     
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  6. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Trans Am recovery driver to flatbed to internet/industry know it all in less than a year.
     
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  7. datnewnew

    datnewnew Bobtail Member

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    do you know anything about the flatbed payscale?
     
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  8. Heritage11

    Heritage11 Light Load Member

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    How bout swift flatbed on a swift flatbed?

    Be afraid. Be very afraid lol

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  9. FerrissWheel

    FerrissWheel Road Train Member

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    Still current.
     
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  10. datnewnew

    datnewnew Bobtail Member

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    how many miles can you expect to get as a new driver? and where does flatbed typically run?
     
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