Swift NE regional. Will I have a good 2012?

I'm a new driver right out of school. I was called by swift and offered the chance to attend orientation later this month in Jonestown PA for a NE regional position.

I understand that larger is not necessarily better and that Swift tends to have a reputation but I am just glad to have a possible job after several months of unemployment and I feel safe working for a larger carrier right now as someone with zero professional experience thus far.

Is my sense of security misplaced? I don't mind spending some time on the road as I don't have a family or anything very crucial tying me down on a weekly basis and my life isn't exactly a very expensive life so as long as the pay is RESPECTABLE what should I expect for my upcoming year as a new driver with swift should I choose to accept the position?

What can be said about beginning your career as a NE regional driver for swift right out of school?

 

Somehow I doubt driving northeast will put me in line of sight of Montana. I'm sure it's great though.

 

sorry dad.

 

Assuming I have a good first few months and they are not afraid to give me the miles, what kind of weekly mileage can I expect?

Really I should ask what life will be like in general driving regional for swift as a new driver will be like for the first few months. Miles? Pay? Hometime?

 

So I should expect the money to be pretty much crap. Is otr the only way to make money?

What sort of home time can you expect with regional dedicated?