By the way, about the turn signal thing, I'm at swift academy right now. what I just learned is that the trucks don't have self cancelling signals because you have to continuously signal through the turn for it to be legal. So after your steering wheel is straight after you turn your trailer is still in the turn
I decided to join Swift an had contact with my recruiter last week , and had an spoke with a different recruiter on first option. I was an applicant of Swift Transport a few years ago, my decision is choosing a 5 week training instead of 2 week . I had a lot of CDL Training , paying thru student loan. My driving instructor told me to go thru the carrier , you'll be trained and hired a lot faster. I still have skills and knowledge had gained. What I will be doing is far different from a CDL school; I know working for a carrier is a different ballgame.
Great video brother,there’s nothing better than watching a truck vlog with a blue swift truck in it. And you bout like me when it comes to personal gps vs swift gps. That damn swift gps will take you around the world and down some unfriendly truck route backroads. It did me like that last weekend in the Oklahoma City area then it’ll freeze or get confused and once again great content man hopefully you’ll keep them coming
Good to see young drivers in this profession; I’m almost 30yrs in owner operator. Word of advice, try to pull tandems back while offloading to make offloading easier (depending on how heavy the load is and to preserve trailer life lol). Good content
Benny I had to laugh concerning the glad hands lock. Remember I'm the 75 year old retired driver, well they didn't have glad hand locks when I was driving! At least I never saw one.
An ol' trucker told me a truckig joke. He said, "Did you know that driving truck is like owning a computer?" I said "no" He continued with "Yeah! cause you're constantly debugging windows" hahaha
Watch out making videos while driving I used to watch a couple other drivers that used to lease and another company driver and swift fired them I would definitely check with them
Speaking of turn signals: I am noticing a new generation of trucker that will turn on their turn signal to pass on the interstate, and leave it on until they move back over following the pass. Not just a few folks doing it, LOTS of folks are doing this now. Is it being taught at some driving schools? I know it's not in the CDL manual. Is it laziness? I will say that truck you are in has a turn signal sound loud enough to remind you to manually shut it off lol. Thanks for sharing. Wish you would put out some more content. You still driving with Swift?
@@bennydrives Good to hear. I think folks chase after different smaller company driving opportunities, thinking things will be better... But really a large carrier probably offers more variety and equipment as well as stability. Take care out there.
Hey bro whats up gr8 video, first one ive seen from you, i just wanna kniw whats it like driving for swift? I been thinking about it for a while now but not sure if i should
What gps do you use? I finished my otr training with my TE going back Monday to test for my cdl. Wanted to be prepared when I go otr been trying to look up best gps for truckers. Thanks in advance and good vid, stay safe
Can you make a video saying how much you made your first year at swift? I understand if you dont want to share that information. Good videos nonetheless keep it up! 👍🏼
@@bennydrives I should be looking to get a mentor at Swift around the last week of August. Your videos helped me make the decision to go with Swift. I think I'd be easy to teach as one of your first students. I'm a easy going type of guy. I just listen and learn. Also I always try to drive as safely as possible. I take it really serious. Never been in a wreck. Anyway keep the content coming bro 👍
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.,
Look out swift is coming in the parking lot theme song from jaws lol Just joking I watch a lot of bonehead Truckers and see a lot of swift drivers messing up
Not everyone has a daddy or uncle that brought them in. Not everyone even has a dad or uncles around. Some guys gotta get there on their own, at least mega carriers give us that shot we'd never get anywhere else.
i really love this kinda job and i believe i could be good at it but how can i get in contact with you i dont do instagram but i do have facebook peace...
By the way, about the turn signal thing, I'm at swift academy right now. what I just learned is that the trucks don't have self cancelling signals because you have to continuously signal through the turn for it to be legal. So after your steering wheel is straight after you turn your trailer is still in the turn
I decided to join Swift an had contact with my recruiter last week , and had an spoke with a different recruiter on first option.
I was an applicant of Swift Transport a few years ago, my decision is choosing a 5 week training instead of 2 week . I had a lot of CDL Training , paying thru student loan.
My driving instructor told me to go thru the carrier , you'll be trained and hired a lot faster. I still have skills and knowledge had gained.
What I will be doing is far different from a CDL school; I know working for a carrier is a different ballgame.
@@darrylwmurphy738 yep, my CDL training at swift ended up being 4 weeks long. 5 weeks if you count the top gun program
Great video brother,there’s nothing better than watching a truck vlog with a blue swift truck in it. And you bout like me when it comes to personal gps vs swift gps. That damn swift gps will take you around the world and down some unfriendly truck route backroads. It did me like that last weekend in the Oklahoma City area then it’ll freeze or get confused and once again great content man hopefully you’ll keep them coming
Appreciate that brother!
Yeah Zonar will take you somebody’s back yard if you let it lol
We get those suns all the time in the summer here in Montana. This summer is gonna be bad for fires.
I believe it. They had fire warnings all around
Good to see young drivers in this profession; I’m almost 30yrs in owner operator. Word of advice, try to pull tandems back while offloading to make offloading easier (depending on how heavy the load is and to preserve trailer life lol). Good content
Yeah I’ve gotten in a habit of asking the shipper/receiver if they would like me to slide my tandems back.
Benny I had to laugh concerning the glad hands lock. Remember I'm the 75 year old retired driver, well they didn't have glad hand locks when I was driving! At least I never saw one.
Came across your channel. Very informative mate and I hope you post more soon.
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Nice to see you’re doing well.
Yes indeed!
Can you please do an in depth review of your GPS and basically show how you use it and put information into it? Thanks!
Currently leaving TMC and going to swift. Keep up the videos dude.
That’s great man. Was TMC not working out? They have really nice trucks.
@@bennydrives They're a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Heeyyyyyy fellow swift driver tappin into your video...stay safe out there
Thank you! Stay safe as well.
@@bennydrives thank you I will
Love the driving footage :)
0:30 cheers to that! 🍻
😂
An ol' trucker told me a truckig joke. He said, "Did you know that driving truck is like owning a computer?" I said "no" He continued with "Yeah! cause you're constantly debugging windows" hahaha
I’m a new driver at swift this company is pretty cool
Welcome! I love it
I live in OKC I immediately knew where you were before you said it😂
Sup Benny watching your video make me join Swift and I’ll be going to the Virginia terminal next week to start training
Congrats man!
@@bennydrives thank you
Gotta live that okc skyline
Turn signals in other trucks are self -cancelling.
Turn signals in a KW are not self cancelling, you have to turn them off manually.
Learn something new everyday
They sure have enough rabbits running around in the snow in the early morning at Denver ,hey.😮
bro the watermelon monster is fire
I’m going to have to try that out
When’s a new video coming? Great content ready to see some more.
I’m currently mentoring right now. Whenever I finish with my student I plan on making more videos
Where ya been ??
Watch out making videos while driving I used to watch a couple other drivers that used to lease and another company driver and swift fired them
I would definitely check with them
They’re fully aware I make videos. They support it 100%
@@bennydrives awesome I guess they must have done something wrong lol
Speaking of turn signals: I am noticing a new generation of trucker that will turn on their turn signal to pass on the interstate, and leave it on until they move back over following the pass. Not just a few folks doing it, LOTS of folks are doing this now. Is it being taught at some driving schools? I know it's not in the CDL manual. Is it laziness?
I will say that truck you are in has a turn signal sound loud enough to remind you to manually shut it off lol.
Thanks for sharing. Wish you would put out some more content. You still driving with Swift?
I notice that as well! I’d assume it’s lack of awareness.
Yes I still drive with swift. Currently mentoring.
@@bennydrives Good to hear. I think folks chase after different smaller company driving opportunities, thinking things will be better... But really a large carrier probably offers more variety and equipment as well as stability. Take care out there.
Does the Kenworth have Smart pass like the freightliner?
Yes. 68mph
So if a shipper has a Dok-Lok, you don't have to slide your tandems back? Also, what kind of GPS brand/model are you using in your windshield? TIA
I’m about to start at Swift, do you have any advice?
Does swift pay for truck washes? I see a lot of drivers who are diligent about keeping the truck clean.
Was hoping you could answer about Swifts vacation policy/PTO. How does it work and how much do you get.
Non existent
Hey bro whats up gr8 video, first one ive seen from you, i just wanna kniw whats it like driving for swift? I been thinking about it for a while now but not sure if i should
Did you go to swift academy to get your CDL ?
What gps do you use? I finished my otr training with my TE going back Monday to test for my cdl. Wanted to be prepared when I go otr been trying to look up best gps for truckers. Thanks in advance and good vid, stay safe
Congrats man good luck on the road and I use the rand McNally over drive 7 pro and it has yet to fail me
Nice videos, what you using to record your videos, new to the trucking life
hey i seen the story vid got private is there an explanation coming up?
Maybe one day.
Do you need any endorsement? Asking because I have Daca and can’t get hazmat
No hazmat is not needed
How much did you make for that 800 mile trip?
I don’t remember probably like $400ish
Can you make a video saying how much you made your first year at swift? I understand if you dont want to share that information. Good videos nonetheless keep it up! 👍🏼
I’ll do that but for a quick answer I made about 55k last year
You swiftys wash your trucks in the fuel island. Get with the swift program
How do you like the new KW?? I drive for DSW so we get your guy’s trucks when y’all get new ones.
I’m loving it. I didn’t know that. I thought dsw was all o/o guys
@@bennydrives No Sir. We have all types. My mentor was owner and I’m company. Yeah I love DSW but man those new KWs looking mighty comfortable.
I gotcha. I didn’t know that, that’s pretty cool but yeah it rides a lot smoother than my FL did
You still driving ?
is the 1000 a week think for real?
im going to miss freightliner but t680 with cummins x15 good
Yess I miss the freightliner a little bit but loving the kw. It pulls so much better
@@bennydrives cool
Does the Kenworth have Smart Pass like the Freightliner?
Are you still a mentor ? im in the swift academy in columbus ohio i’ll graduate in september
How does the mentor stuff work. I. About to start the academy in Macon Ga. Can you choose a mentor
You can choose a mentor usually they assign one to you. You can also have preferences.. wether it’s a female/male smoke/non smoker things like that
Hey brother i might go in with swift soon. I was wondering how is it going
It’s going pretty good man. Still trucking along
@@bennydrives heck yea bro. I wanted to ask you: they are offering me refrigerated out of Atlanta GA. What do you think vs dry?
Hey do they do any hire in Pennsylvania like close to ny boarder I’m about 2 hours west of Erie pa
And can you just use there gps are theres pretty good and we’re would I go for orientation at living in pa
You ever start mentoring yet?
Yes plan to do update video soon
@@bennydrives I should be looking to get a mentor at Swift around the last week of August. Your videos helped me make the decision to go with Swift. I think I'd be easy to teach as one of your first students. I'm a easy going type of guy. I just listen and learn. Also I always try to drive as safely as possible. I take it really serious. Never been in a wreck. Anyway keep the content coming bro 👍
@@joeschmoe5170 Good luck. Be safe. I start on the 20th. Super excited myself
@@gregorydent6613Yeah I'm looking forward to it. Good luck to you as well man
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.,
Didn't even do your GOALS
If I’m in a tight situation I do. Otherwise I don’t feel a need to do it everytime
Oklahoma n house
Yessir! I’m in Oklahoma rn
Look out swift is coming in the parking lot theme song from jaws lol
Just joking I watch a lot of bonehead Truckers and see a lot of swift drivers messing up
Hilarious
Not everyone has a daddy or uncle that brought them in. Not everyone even has a dad or uncles around. Some guys gotta get there on their own, at least mega carriers give us that shot we'd never get anywhere else.
i really love this kinda job and i believe i could be good at it but how can i get in contact with you i dont do instagram but i do have facebook peace...