MY FINAL WEEK DRIVING WITH SWIFT | WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT TRUCK DRIVER
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2023
- Hi and thank you for choosing this video. This is my fourth and final week as a driver trainer with Swift Transportation. I’ve have learned so much in this time and I am excited for the experiences to come. I want to thank my mentor Blake Bierds for taking the time and showing me what it really means to be a Truck Driver. I hope you all enjoy this video. Smash that like button and leave a comment if you have questions or comments. Thanks 🙏🏾
Thanks for the shout out Dez. I know you'll take the basics I taught you and soar. I look forward to your phone calls. Again, congrats bro, you earned it!
What up bro? Thank you for the great mentorship. It’s helped every step of the way. Every driver should have a mentor like you
I can barely drive this Yukon 😩 i couldn't imagine driving that 18 wheeler. I know your mom is super excited for you!
lol I’m sure you drive fine. It’s a little weird at first but I have a lot of training and experience driving these large vehicles in the Army. The Army actually has a different version of the 18 wheeler so I really just needed a refresher. I’m definitely grateful for the opportunities. And yes, my mom is always proud of me but I’m the one that’s proud of her. Thank you for watching
Loved the vlog. Do your thing Man ❤❤❤❤ 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿
Thank you, I appreciate 🙏🏾
I agree , 4 weeks is NOT ENOUGH TRAINING .
You learn the most when you’re on the road. Hands on type of stuff.
Dez the more you drive you will feel more comfortable in that Big Truck you right not enough training, but you will do fine as time goes on .
You served are country for 20 yrs if you did that, you will do great at this to , Now go pass that test and be safe on those roads . Oh ! hug KOBE for me he is so cute . God Bless .
💯💯💯 Thank you Yolly. I’m definitely going to make this happen.
Congratulations 🎊🎉 Wishing you all the success !!
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations on the transition from military service to civilian life. You got this rooting for you. I have a son a few months older than you.
Thank you. Daddy gotta make it happen. I have all these mouths to feed and some really nice life goals that I want to accomplish.
The Walmart account is an excellent training account for over the road. OTR is gonna be a lot easier. Mostly drop and hook! Some docks may be a little tight, but it's all about the setup
Being out there on the road with other civilian drivers definitely gets you prepared. I hate driving with them lol I’m very grateful for the opportunities
Yesss Dez You are a truck driver Congratulations on finishing your training You are going to be a great truck driver Dez 🙏💯👏👍👊😊❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes I am! Thank you so much. I’m very excited and grateful for this new opportunity. Fingers crossed
Enjoying your videos. I start CDL school Saturday and one of the companies I am considering is Swift.
Thank you for watching and good luck with your journey.
Congrats. OTR is definitely different.
Very! Thank you for watching
Congratulations on that chapter of your lesson and good lasting speech to your trainer and the advice you gave, good luck Desmond C!...🤗
Thank you so much! I always saw myself being a truck driver and now it’s actually happening. I’m super excited. Thank you for watching and commenting on the videos. More on the way
Congrats. You Got Them "CDL" You Go Truck Driver. Now Br Careful Out There.
Yes indeed. Careful as can be. Thank you for watching
WOOOHOOOO!!!! Congrats on this new path wishing you all the best
Thank you so much!! I’m very excited and grateful for it. I’m excited to show my kids my big truck
It’s a lot that comes with Driving trucks! I’m glad you were able to grab the bull by the horns and get to it! It’s very motivating and interesting to watch. Thanks for vlogging your experiences! I know it’s not easy! Keep grinding🙌🏽💯
Hi Amber 👋🏾 Driving for the industry has it’s ups and downs but it works. Im just trying to learn all I can and be as safe and efficient as possible. Thank you so much for watching my videos. NEW VIDEO DROPPING!
@@iamdesmondcassell that’s great, I’m going to check it out! Keep grinding! The pay off will be rewarding!!
Dez my ex husband use to drive for Walmart when he got out the Army, and buddy they don’t pay enough to sustain a great income. Once you get your CDL, go work for the oil field.
Hi 👋🏾 thank you for watching and commenting. Of course everyone’s situation is different. The account I’m does well for me. It’s not the most but it’s enough. And as far as the oil jobs and other jobs that pay better and more, most of those job’s require you to have 12 months, and up to 2 years.
Exactly 😂You make way too much to steal from Walmart. You handled it right. 👏🏽 He may have been hating on you🤷🏽♀️because he can see by the uniform that you make MORE😅 than him. Lol. 🤷🏽♀️ Idk. But congrats 👏🏽 you're doing good!💪🏾💯💯💯👌🏽✨️You ARE a truck driver.😁😎🙏🏽👍🏽Can you ask your supervisor or somebody about the position or task that you want? Idk 🤷🏽♀️. You know what Dez, think long and hard about the career decision that you've made. Then ask yourself what is going to help YOU and YOUR FAMILY in the long run. I get the missing family part completely. And if you Pray? I do alot. Do that too.😁😃✌🏾
Hi Shina and always, thank you for watching. I didn’t worry about it. Maybe he was just doing his job and again, maybe he wasn’t. All I can do is make sure I’m good. Mentally and emotionally. I’m grateful for this opportunity. I’m aware that some people are ignorant
@@iamdesmondcassell 😆💯💯💯
About the walmart checking bag,they do it to EVERYONE,they even check employee handbags/backpacks when leaving work.
I know they check. I just thought it was a little weird but I also had nothing to hide
It’s illegal for them the search and check you. It’s a 4th amendment violation. Tell them nicely and respectfully to go pound sand
Great job man! I found your channel looking up stuff to get my cdl. Keep up the good work
Awesome! Thank you! I hope you have a successful journey
In the words of Eddie Kendricks "Keep On Trucking Baby"!
Just another day on the job. Thank you for watching
Awww congrats Desmond!! Yay! I have my class B and will be going back for my class A this fall. Im reading to go over the road my son is 19 now. lol, Any tips for a female driver while I’m training on the road? Or just in general. And congrats again! 😊
Hi LG❤️ I enjoy driving. This has been an enjoyable experience but it wasn’t anything hard about getting to where I am. The hard part is wing out here on this road and being safe amongst the population
@@iamdesmondcassellok… I have my class B so I am somewhat familiar with the process I’m just nervous to get back out there. I’m excited tho. Thanks for the feedback. Be safe and stay well. 🥰
Yeah I had the same experience when I was in a Ride aid . I was looking at the reading glasses when I noticed one of the employees was walking back and for looking seeing what I was doing. I feel on that I make to much money to be stealing some damn eyeglasses.
Some people are annoying. If I’m doing the right thing then nothing to worry about.
Walmart always checks customers receipts 🤦🏻♀️ not everything is racist
Actually they don’t
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I’m on the HEB account, wouldn’t change it for anything.
Yeah it pretty sweet. I did it for a weekend and I wanted to stay on as long as possible. Swift is everywhere
I did a bread route for 2 weeks.. I'm telling you man.. people that work in the back of grocery stores are the worst.. they always checked my receipts n sht
For real. I’m like it’s not that serious 🧐
have you thought about driving for Walmart ? Their drivers make 100k a year plus !
Ups drivers make 170
@@qtcarmen7d896 I just seen that on the news 😳
Yes I have. There are a few companies that I would like to drive for but they all require you to have 1 year of experience
that is what Walmart does they have checkers at the door; he was doing his job. ~ 🤗
I wasn’t at the door. I was in the back while they unloaded the truck
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How is it so far being solo? Are you doing OTR, dedicated or regional? I’m a recent swift graduate I got my CDL A through their academy and tomorrow I’ll be meeting up with my mentor for on the road training. I appreciate your insight btw
What up Jay! I’m gonna be real bro, it took some getting used to but Swift is the way to go. I don’t mind being OTR for right now and I also do dedicated from time to time.
@@iamdesmondcassell that’s good to hear. I’m currently with my mentor and so far is not to a good start since all I been doing is wait and not getting enough hours driving. How many hours per day were you driving when you first started driving with your mentor?
will having a dedicated route keep you home more?
Yes it will. With a dedicated route and could be home everyday
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Hi do you recommend swift I have cdl a with hazmat and tanker and double triples endorsements but no experience
How many mile per week regional and how much make weekly after 4 week training with trainer
I’ll just be honest. As a new truck driver I feel like Swift is an ok place to start. Most new drivers start out doing over the road like I did and I also did a couple of dedicated routes. I was driving about 1200 to 1500 miles a week and bringing home 550 to 700 a week. That sucked so bad. Yes you read that correctly. It wasn’t worth it to me but I’m grateful for the experience.
@@iamdesmondcassell thank you very much I appreciate that
I called swift they told me pay 650 for 4 weeks with trainer and after that I will be solo they pay 0.55 per mile and they drive per week 3600 miles !!! I don’t know if they are say truth or not and the route is regional
I start with my mentor next week. I told em I wanted to do dedicated or regional but they said they gonna start me off OTR. Any tips?
Unfortunately, they put all the new drivers on Over the road. Learn Al you can ad try to have accidents and requests for a Dedicated Rote after 6 months
@@iamdesmondcassell Will do, appreciate the response!
No problem. Keep me posted
When you did the physical at Swift, did they do the hernia test on you?
Heck naw
So they didn't put their hands on you in any way while doing the physical?
Not really. Checked my vitals. Eyes exam etc. Basic crap
I want to join swift but reading is not my strongest point so I feel that I would fail because of it
Hey Pedro. I’m glad you are interested in Swift. The reading test is not hard. Please find a recruiter and get started