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Swift Mentors

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by daddyhusky, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. Sep 20, 2011 #1
    daddyhusky

    daddyhusky Light Load Member

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    I have driven for Swift for a few months. There is not much to complain about that isn't true pretty much everywhere. I am considering becoming a mentor, but I have questions:

    1) At $.32-36 CPM shouldn't I be able to make about $750/wk as a solo company driver? If so, I need better runs!

    2) What do mentors really make at Swift? How much does it add to your pay? What is a realistic weekly number to shoot for?

    Any input would be appreciated.
     
    daddyhusky, Sep 20, 2011
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  3. Sep 22, 2011 #2
    Eaton18

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    Is your profile correct? You have less than 1 year total in driving? If so, I'm sorry but you have no business trying to instruct anyone.
     
    Eaton18, Sep 22, 2011
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  4. Sep 22, 2011 #3
    5thwheel23

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    at less then a year i wld hope u wldnt even be considered to be a trainer. u need to get far more experience. what wld u possibly be able to teach a student. sure there might be some things, but u dnt even have the knowledge to be successful yet let alone teach someone else to be! dnt mean to be a dream crusher, but u need a heck of alot more experience. to answer ur ? i hear they can make alot. it depends on ur student i guess
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2011 #4
    The Challenger

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    I would not train just to make money. I would train to make better drivers out existing ones.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Sep 22, 2011
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  7. Sep 22, 2011 #5
    daddyhusky

    daddyhusky Light Load Member

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    I have a few months with Swift; I have time with another company before but I am still green and would never want to be a mentor without at least a year of experience. I'm thinking long-term. Truck school graduates as a trainers is a scary thought!
     
    daddyhusky, Sep 22, 2011
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  8. Sep 22, 2011 #6
    Injun

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    That is the difference between 20 years' experience and 20 weeks' experience, Gonzo. I'm not exactly sure of the relevance.
     
    Injun, Sep 22, 2011
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  9. Sep 22, 2011 #7
    Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    Is it in his area? Does he want to go local?
     
    Injun, Sep 22, 2011
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