Swift transportation for beginners, training and working.

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J Smith

4 жыл бұрын

School, training, driving, making money, driving local.

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@MannyScans 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is the real deal, I appreciate you doing this video bro.

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that big dawg..

@804arob2 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsmith1321 I'm from VA, I got my Learners. Would swift be good option ? Also, how long do you have to stay before changing jobs ?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

@@804arob2 for experience yes.. try to grey a treat at least. 2 years max and u can bounce.. if you ferry your Lss through swift u dont have to be contacted to them anymore but you'll still have to pay them back

@damianperez9923 4 жыл бұрын

I drove for swift, during the summer time I drove cross country starting the month of March to September, the other month I requested local. Swift is a great place to start your trucking career.

@a.m.8763 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent heads-up on the "Driving Local" issues w/Dispatchers! 💯 Thanks for making this video!🥰

@prospect4954 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point kicking actual factuals 💯 this video need about a million thumbs up dead ass! 👍🏽

@prosurferwaves6195 4 жыл бұрын

New Subscriber Had To Get More Insight KZfaq lol Before Starting Swift Training in AZ This Insight is Real Deal Straight Up To The Point Facts RESPECT BROTHA 💯

@ermeldadancy4846 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Ty for sharing appreciate the positive energy & honesty for a change. Good luck to you.

@MichaelWilson-wl8zw 4 жыл бұрын

Good video bro! You definitely can go local straight out of school. I'm not with swift but I have local experience trying to get back local. Thanks for the encouragement.

@eastside2279 4 жыл бұрын

Who did you go local with right out of school??? And where is it located???

@sharoncross5993 3 жыл бұрын

@@eastside2279 I'm trying to go local myself I'm fresh out of school these people it's funny these people post these videos you ask them a question they don't reply

@eastside2279 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharoncross5993 RT u ain’t neva lied shiddd!

@thelotus8285 3 жыл бұрын

Same philosophy with bus driving. Too many negative senior drivers will scare you but after all the training is done you can bid for better routes.

@everetteallen3156 3 жыл бұрын

This is info I need to know. Thank you for sharing relevent content.

@deandrewjordan6313 Жыл бұрын

Right on Appreciate the way you explained it all

@jaredgibson6046 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going through swift right now, I go take my test for my Permit this Thursday, and honestly I'm excited because everyone shits on Swift these days bro...lowkey it sucks, but fuck it I'm on this grind frfr

@drako4684 3 жыл бұрын

Im on that too , good luck

@darrellrussell2601 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the pointers On growing up with swift

@marieantoinette81 3 жыл бұрын

This is sooo true right here. There will always be competition doesn’t matter where you go.

@albertjohnsonomar5825 3 жыл бұрын

Very Good and Necessary Video....

@jaredmcclurg6210 7 ай бұрын

Great information. I plan on getting on with swift as I’m a newly licensed driver. I want otr so hopefully it works out for me.

@mikebastoni4490 3 жыл бұрын

The upgrade test 52 questions drive test and back in the yard. He actually correct about local. I went throw mentor training local and went local my mentor told me how to get it done I did not 1 day otr with swift I'm on shuttle express it's definitely a good starter company

@williamm9305 2 жыл бұрын

Bless you my brother, telling it as it is.

@ArlisaSThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us a heads up of what to expect

@ocuscaln6121 3 жыл бұрын

I believe u brotha this is a genuine tips I'll keep that in mind thnks 4 D upload appreciate it be safe now god bless.

@jolenem9626 4 жыл бұрын

Thnks awesome! GODBLESS

@diafasshat Жыл бұрын

i drove for swift for a while... delivered a load to a local place that was hurting for drivers and they asked me if i wanted to drive on their dedicated account... "i said yes, definitely, been wanting to do a local dedicated"... they said for me to talk to my DM about it and my DM should send me their way soooo then i talk to my DM and she says "nothing available"... i said "not even for THAT company?", and she was like "nope" called the dedicated people back and told them what my DM told me and they said "we'll take care of it"... very next day i get a call from my DM asking why i went around them to get into that job... my response was "you're not my DM anymore so you don't have to worry about lying to me anymore" so he's not wrong, there are DM's that dont make the effort and lie to their drivers constantly file all that under "if you don't kiss my ass, you get less than minimum effort from me (the DM)".... she had something against me cause i didnt kiss ass

@TheRockmart 3 жыл бұрын

wow! thanks for the heads up and stay safe

@darrellsmith321 4 жыл бұрын

Good video man. Thanks.

@ricardogomez2237 4 жыл бұрын

Drove around for swift maybe 3 months. It’s okay pay is not that good. I did Walmart dedicated regional. Driving in the snow is the best when heading to Montana lol

@mcmedia2279 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man for the advice

@whodatcall 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍 Godbless you And Godbless utube

@dznuttzonyachin7499 3 жыл бұрын

your adam apple warmers are pretty dope !!

@josephtirado6506 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your info!!!

@hypersonic3808 4 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy your video was really helpful to many like me wannabe drivers...what is the current situation now. Why are you not making more related videos? Be safe! Thank you.

@mybeautyplace 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your advice, unfortunately, when I saw this video was too late my husband was o ready to enroll with Swift, the training was ok, the mentor was very nice but when he start driven for SWIFT starts the nightmare, payment was horrible no more than 400 a week, wrong directions all the time, 3 weeks try to communicate with drive leader with no results they say if they work 5 days a week they guarantee 1000 p week but after 4 days they give all the excuses possible for he can not make the 5 days driving, like; wrong directions, empty buildings, no trailer, the macros work perfect 4 days a week, but not 5, 60 hours waiting for a trailer, not communication, no answer calls, make payments for the parts because they don't approve the transaction, has to be any government institution for regulating this abuse.

@BassAddict91 2 жыл бұрын

Bro this the most straight forward and direct video about swift or trucking period. And I’m currently getting ready to go to driving school with swift this was very helpful!! Thanks bro💪🏽💪🏽

@robbrown3941 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information bro.

@drexq_477 3 жыл бұрын

Good news thank you .

@williamchevalier2224 Жыл бұрын

one of the main reasons I wanna truck is to travel the country.

@syedahmed6620 3 жыл бұрын

True words sir 👍

@lamarwilliams8334 4 жыл бұрын

I work for swift. He speak nothing but facts.

@djslimspinz9563 4 жыл бұрын

I can personally vouch and say this if straight facts. I did Otr with swift, wanted to be local and did their Walmart account in Louisiana but they needed up losing it too.

@ArturoGomez-ly9xf 4 жыл бұрын

Lmfao because everyone was late

@djslimspinz9563 4 жыл бұрын

Arturo Gomez lmao big facts

@ArturoGomez-ly9xf 4 жыл бұрын

@@djslimspinz9563 i run dedicated Costco with team have never been late since i got my cdl lol 3 its been 3 months with swift

@djslimspinz9563 4 жыл бұрын

Arturo Gomez that’s good to hear bro at least you know Costco isn’t going out of business anytime soon. You like it?

@ArturoGomez-ly9xf 4 жыл бұрын

@@djslimspinz9563 yeah its awesome. Who do you currently work with

@bosslady9880 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@stevengower 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know about the local situation! I assume threatening to quit would help to? Hahahah.

@iMatti00 2 жыл бұрын

Question: About how many hours a day and weeks a day did you work on different accounts when you were local?

@redbarbiie88 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼

@johnmcdonald81 4 жыл бұрын

Yo appreciate the video. I been deciding if ima join swift but u just answered a lot of questions I had but what exactly are accounts and how u get in contact with them Bc I wouldn’t mind regional routes?

@ericsoles1055 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to go to swift but I already paid for my CDL license when I pay for my permit . Because I will be out of state I have to pay again for a CDL license

@melohasspoken Жыл бұрын

Dayum g

@brianbcj 4 жыл бұрын

U should make another video

@aishaamazing2635 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I known that they told me there no local runs in Michigan

@blacksubzero2522 3 жыл бұрын

How do you find accounts number to call once you in with swift

@arod7318 3 жыл бұрын

This job is alot better then holding a 45 plus pound grinder for twelve hours right?

@davewilliams1719 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro have you tried Sysco or Walmart or snidyer

@dylanrodriguez9133 2 жыл бұрын

You stay close to Fontana ca. need some more info or direction on what to do I just got my permit going to a school real soon

@dalisavage9278 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Doitt_McMeria 4 жыл бұрын

G Looking Pop!!!!

@ashaeducation3402 3 жыл бұрын

Is training/driving school done OTR the entire time?

@angelito2038 2 жыл бұрын

Bro quick question how many weeks you go over the road with your mentor?

@eastside2279 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible I can leave right out of training and do containers (intermodal)? I have 1 week n a half left

@eastside2279 4 жыл бұрын

Aye what Swift terminal was u out of?

@eastside2279 4 жыл бұрын

How do you find the number? Thinking about starting with swift??

@cassius213 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative but why hasn't anyone mentioned that if you leave the school right after you get your CDL.. You are responsible for paying the schools tuition yourself. That is correct, right? Atleast that's what the swift recruiter told me recently. I am not sure why anyone would want to leave right away. The whole point is getting that experience with them, not making money.

@BoFinn52 Жыл бұрын

Swift will help you get your foot in the door. My advice, is to find another job ASAP!

@eastside2279 4 жыл бұрын

Sooo fresh outta school I can call a local account?? What do you mean by call accounts?

@xTheNameisEthan 3 жыл бұрын

So my question is whether it’s otr, regional, dedicated, or local you’re still gonna have to go out with a trainer for 4-6 weeks?

@talmbout_treetop7723 2 жыл бұрын

correct

@ArlisaSThomas 2 жыл бұрын

Not if you start on a local account. In my area Swift is hiring for local drivers with no experience

@46GarageUSA Жыл бұрын

I don't understand what you are talking about ? If I'm working for Swift, how do I tell them I want local only ?

@dexterboykin3088 4 жыл бұрын

Wassup bruh I’m 21 and I’m thinking about trucking I’m in college right now but it ain’t cutting it if I start trucking I wanna go through swift school and I wanna do OTR is it any advice you can give me ?

@la4torrey112 4 жыл бұрын

What company are you with now ?

@trustnoskeezersonthebeat2598 3 жыл бұрын

How do I find who has local accounts with Swift in my area?

@princeduties2991 2 жыл бұрын

I have my CDL license. And I’m looking for companies that hire new students. Can i go with Swift?

@richp-pi8gd 2 жыл бұрын

And how is swift now for ypu here in 2021

@blueboynton1426 4 жыл бұрын

I start this weekend, after I get my cdls .. how can I ask to go local if they want me to drive otr? I’m from New Jersey & it’s already going to be a big separation traveling to Ohio. I need the best advice from you, because you look like you’re my age if not around it. Appreciate it.

@blueboynton1426 4 жыл бұрын

Also what should I pack ?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

When u get your cdl they are goin to send u on your training g with a mentor for 4 to 6 weeks. During those weeks stay in contact with your DM (driver manager) tellin them that u want to drive local.. stay on there head constantly... most likely they might give u bs stating that u either need 6 months to a year experience or it is difficult getting a spot to drive local. Dont believe it not once. If they say that, take it upon yourself to find out wich local accounts are in your home terminal and call those accounts yourself. Find the number from someone in the terminal office. Ask can they give u the number to the local account department.. or u can ask wich local accounts is there and call them separately, they have the numbers. Try not to ask your DM because they'll want u for themselves to drive for their accounts. Bug the hell out of them and keep it real , IM A NEW DRIVER AND IM IN TRAINING LOOKIN FOR LOCAL WORK WHEN IM DONE. Most are goin to take u kn. Some might say u need experience. While doing all this, still tell your dm the whole 4 to 6 mo ths that u want locally or if not something that will have u home every other night like a dedicated route

@mr.gamer_1235 3 жыл бұрын

How much is it to go to the academy

@jaylow8593 4 жыл бұрын

Is Swift pretty good bruh!

@gsherman554 Жыл бұрын

You good fam??

@Yashawi100 Жыл бұрын

How do you get the phone numbers for the accounts?

@mattschlieper1383 3 жыл бұрын

They said I'm good to go do they do a full background before you go to orination because id hate yo gondown there and something happen

@sharoncross5993 3 жыл бұрын

I see on here alot of people say Prime will send you home like look b4 I come all the way please check my information out

@calebjenkins157 4 жыл бұрын

Doing training do the train you in automatic or manual or automatic do you have a choose on what you can train on

@HugoDRuiz 4 жыл бұрын

When I went through there 5 years ago it was just stick. Never know it probably changed ask recruiter. Also it's best to know stick and once on the road you can get a auto. Great company. Never had a problem with them. Just watch them KZfaq videos of what not to do. It sucks there alot of drivers that just cant drive and ruin the name

@ArturoGomez-ly9xf 4 жыл бұрын

Its better to get Costco dedicated stack guaranteed

@graymikep64 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lol

@darkvampireshinigami 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, how hard is the cdl test? Im afraid to not pass it so don get the job and still owe them almost 7k

@sharoncross5993 3 жыл бұрын

Study study study I'm a female didn't know anything about trucks 3 part test for your permit. Than study & practice your pretrip

@BussTheGod 4 жыл бұрын

Yo I start Monday and I was told Texas regional driver what are the accounts like for Texas regional?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Idk big dawg every state has different account you'll have to call and ask about them

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Swift is a self-insured Mega carrier they take entry-level drivers.... small carriers are not self-insured... their insurance won't carry somebody with less than 2 years of driving... so be wary of shady Trucking outfits!

@divantetimmons5723 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying get my cdl they help you with that

@apuertorican1773 3 жыл бұрын

Get your cdl permit first and your DOT physical. Swift has a cdl course. U should try Prime before swift. And stay far away from CR England

@cesarulisesrodriguez2787 3 жыл бұрын

How about the pretrip..i heard is hard

@alexiacamacho2481 4 жыл бұрын

So how would I get ahold of the accounts... could I just talk to my DL and tell him I want to be local

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

U can but they're goin to act like its impossible or they have nothing open right now. Get ahold of the local accounts numbers and talk to them yourself.. tell them u want to go local

@marieantoinette81 3 жыл бұрын

Question. How do we get our own accounts ? 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

@pbama5220 4 жыл бұрын

I do you find the accounts bro is it on there website bro

@Allergic2broke 3 жыл бұрын

How long is the contract if you get your license thru them

@democracy480 3 жыл бұрын

12 months

@faizomayamba1985 Жыл бұрын

Hallo smith how are doing how are things over there Man I mean I need your help bro wanna join trucking business what advice can you give me bro

@mj92692 4 жыл бұрын

Can you give me more details on the Walmart account? I’m thinking about doing the Walmart account with swift but I’m having some doubts.

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Walmart account is ok. They pay by the load and miles... $67.50 per load and 31cents a mile.. so depending on how much loads u do then you'll get paid. Night shift doesn't get that much loads.. maybe 3 or 4 when its busy... day shift gets about 4 most the time

@mj92692 4 жыл бұрын

J Smith Thank you!

@richp-pi8gd 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you start off before swift

@richp-pi8gd 2 жыл бұрын

Did you work with Oscar at dsc

@user-kf3pn3ff4u 4 жыл бұрын

Is it legal/or does the driver have the right to call the account holder

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Yes u can call the account holder

@nocheoscura1956 4 жыл бұрын

Oye Man Que paso. Where you work now?..im thinking Swift

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all.. been left

@nocheoscura1956 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsmith1321 im was thinking swift..but more us xpress..the Dollar GENERAL account here in fla i live in Miami

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

It's a good choice... do u have experience

@nocheoscura1956 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsmith1321 i just got my CDL-A license 2 weeks ago..i been driving box trucks for 20 years

@46GarageUSA Жыл бұрын

Why would an account holder care to help me ?

@darwinp8462 4 жыл бұрын

J smith can you drive or join the swift academy if you only have 9 moths with your none commercial driver’s license

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

I believe as long as your 21 and older u can join. But that's just my belief u might want to call and check into that

@apuertorican1773 3 жыл бұрын

You need to have a valid license for at least 1 year to work for any mega carrier.

@thelotus8285 3 жыл бұрын

If I get my CDL A with Swift, how much would I owe back?

@sharoncross5993 3 жыл бұрын

Get it for free like me so you don't have that money back get it through your state at your local college it's free you don't owe no one or have to sign on for 3 years

@democracy480 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharoncross5993 How do you apply for that?

@christophermartinez6225 4 жыл бұрын

You can get your cdl through swift and leave? You're still gunna owe them that 4k tho They still winnin💪

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

True... but what's 4k compared to 60-80k for your first year.. let them have it.. they started your career so thank them and get on lol

@christophermartinez6225 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsmith1321 60- 80k as a 1st year driver with no experience? J Smith, where do i sign-up?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

@@christophermartinez6225 call swift in your area and they'll give u the run down on what to do next

@christophermartinez6225 4 жыл бұрын

@Fresh Bagels With good looks like that anything is possible Mr.Bagels🤠

@christophermartinez6225 4 жыл бұрын

@Fresh Bagels Yeah i know, im no green bean Gimme a bagel im hungry

@curryroadnuski1470 4 жыл бұрын

Do swift accept felons ?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@luzdivina2235 4 жыл бұрын

Do they give you loading?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they give u load

@wardt224 4 жыл бұрын

does swift take people over age 55?

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they do

@pbama5220 4 жыл бұрын

Bro you said some real talk I went thru a cdl middle service and got mines in 2 days to avoid being under a contract I just going to do my my orientation and drive 4 to 6 weeks to get my experience with swift drive for them for 3 months and I'm out

@jsmith1321 4 жыл бұрын

Do yo shit big dawg, let's get this money.

@pbama5220 4 жыл бұрын

@@jsmith1321 Already!

@cassius213 3 жыл бұрын

But then you owe them tuition money for leaving early. Correct?

@moniqueaftertrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have automatic CDL or manual?

@apuertorican1773 3 жыл бұрын

Alot of the big Carriers are training on automatics nowadays so you’ll have an “E” restriction on your CDL if you get it from their school . (E restriction means u can’t drive manuals)

@moniqueaftertrucking 3 жыл бұрын

@@apuertorican1773 thanks