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Werner or Swift?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1NutChuck, Sep 21, 2010.

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  1. Sep 21, 2010 #1
    1NutChuck

    1NutChuck Bobtail Member

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    What would be the best out of the 2 to work for? I went to TDT school in 2001 worked until 2004, and found it IMPOSSIBLE to get hired after being out for 6 yrs. I ended up going back to TDT school just to get a job (for the most part) and my choices are Swift, and Werner so far. Which would you pick? Any feedback would be great. Thanks
     
    1NutChuck, Sep 21, 2010
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  3. Sep 21, 2010 #2
    chompi

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    Neither! Try the other 498,000 trucking companies in the US! You will have much better success. Don't follow the herd!
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2010 #3
    rcphotobob

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    either 1 they are both geared for newbies
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2010 #4
    Gears

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    Which one are you leaning towards?
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2010 #5
    1NutChuck

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    Werner so far. I am not thrilled about the computer log though.
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2010 #6
    TruckerDragon

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    I rode along with a Werner driver for about a month and some change, they are very point and case. We had a delivery that was nigh impossible to deliver (Size restrictions of the truck + space) Tore up the tractor doing it and yet they would not let him drop trailer to let a yard dog do it, and home time was also a pain to get.

    I can't speak on swift.
     
    TruckerDragon, Sep 22, 2010
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  9. Sep 24, 2010 #7
    Krooser

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    neither...
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2010 #8
    1NutChuck

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    I am going to Mansur Trucking in Wi weds for a Interview test drive, ect ect., they seem like a good company with wonderful people, the amount of work they have I am unsure of. I also talked to a a guy who owns a company called Northland Dedicated. I was wondering if any of you have heard of Norhtland?
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2010 #9
    KE5WDP

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    Werner>Swift

    1. Swift recruiting are a bunch of liars.
    2. Many oppritunities out of the gate with Werner. Dedicated and reginal
    3. Werner keeps you moving.
    4. Electronic logs IS a good thing. You can stay legal and your dispatcher knows it and will not give you any impossible loads.
    5. They drive many types of trucks: Petes, KW, Freightshakers, Internationals.....
    6. Big Companies = many drop yards and terminals so if you are running ahead of time, they will have you drop at a terminal and pick up a loaded trailer. Thus, keeping you moving.
    7. Dependable home time.
     
    KE5WDP, Sep 24, 2010
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  12. Sep 24, 2010 #10
    M915A4

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    How long is there training? ive driven plenty of tractor trailers just never civillian,i feel confident and safe in my driving i just dont know DOT log books ect.i wouldn't be thrilled if i had to go to a school for a Class A since i already have one...lol
     
    M915A4, Sep 24, 2010
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