Swift owner operators..

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Trucker327, Jun 30, 2019.

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  1. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    He was a company driver at Swift, when he bought the truck.
     
    Eddiec, Jul 1, 2019
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  2. Old Man

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    Still not a good reason to lease to Swift
     
    Old Man, Jul 1, 2019
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  3. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    My lease guy got it himself about two years ago.

    Maybe that's changed since?
     
    KB3MMX, Jul 1, 2019
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    My brain hurts now. Every company I've leased on to dis their own dot inspection. I bought a bobtail & collision policy myself after I found sometime to lease on to. Places like Schneider can get you a temp tag so you can drive to orientation. Personally I have everything seperate, ins, plates, 2290 & fuel card. Only thing I take is OCAC ins because I haven't found one worth a dam on my own.
     
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  5. stillwurkin

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    Not sure about DOT inspection. State inspection in Pa, b-tail proof of insurance is required. Have mine with Great Western. 1700 p/year. Collision and some extra accidental coverage for me if injured while working on the truck.141.66 a month isn't too bad. Collision value on trk is 24 or 25,000 i think. Remember anything you get for "your truck" through a company is gonna cost you more 99% of the time.
     
    stillwurkin, Jul 3, 2019
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    You have a paid for truck. Look for a carrier that pays percentage.
    What trailer can you haul?
    Clist or indeed is a step toward way better. Do not go for mile pay.
     
    Intothesunset, Jul 3, 2019
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  7. stillwurkin

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    Sure you can buy b-tail insurance. You can even buy just liability b- tail insurance. If it gets crashed, and or totaled..its your baby.
     
    stillwurkin, Jul 3, 2019
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    Old Man, Jul 4, 2019
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  9. win-some-loose-less

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    Call tru north and just get a temp policy till you find whatever mega fleet you Are gonna pull cheap freight for, you can afford it since they paying the big bucks.. don’t be a cheapo
     
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  10. Bumblebee101

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    This can’t be true. Did the new recruiter at swift lie. Say it ain’t so.
     
    Bumblebee101, Jul 5, 2019
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