Absolutely badass to hear, I want to get my CDL so bad but in order to I have to not smoke weed and man that really puts a damper on It, legal in my state and have been smoking it for 10 years everyday of my life
Hey fellow swifty I’m currently with swift been with them for 8 or 9 months now I can personally say I have no clue why people hate on swift I’ve been loving them and my pay has been great that’s why it’s better to always have your own experience I’m on the dedicated church and Dwight account coming out of York and I’m home almost everyday and grossing 1600 to 2100 so it’s right about what you said to find your own path and get your own experience glad you doing well
Congratulations Vilma and thanks for clearing things up about Swift. There is a lot of negativity on the internet but I believe we have the ability to make things work or not. I just applied today. I have my Class A but I have no experience as a driver whatsoever so please pray for me to succeed and getting hired. Stay safe out there 🙏🏽
Saludos, Vilma. Felicidades en tu 1er aniversario de Troquera. Te invito a seguir adelante con los videos educativos de la industria. Proxima semana estaremos en Jurupa Valley, starting Orientation. Strongly appreciate all positive information coming from all Professional drivers. Looking forward, to stay, learn, & grow professionally with in SWIFT.
Omg i just did my swift application today n got called today by a lady and she wants me to go to orientation and i told her i might get back with her,,im really nervous about spending time away from my two boys and im.a single dad, If I decide of course my parents will help me n take care of my two little boys wile im on the road, i just wanna get some experience, i just got my CDL license in December 2023 and its hard because not to many people wanna hire you,,,but wish me luck guy,
Me and you are in the same boat got my CDL in Sept 2023. Start with Swift in a few weeks. It's going to suck being away from home. Just need the experience.
If you work for swift you're a dumbass. Swift is the joke of the trucking world, everyone but they are aware of it. They pay nothing, hire idiots. Also there isn't any shortage in trucking, finding a trucking job is super easy
@BeardedBanditoOfficial it's oky..I told the recruiter never mind,,$500 to be out there for 16 days n maybe 2 days home,,naaaa I rather go drive a 26 foot box truck 🚚 n make 750 a week n be home every nite ,,,ima do box truck for now till I get in where I fit in.
The horror stories I could tell you about Swift! This was in 2015 /2016 I was driving for them. One pay check I got I brought home 36 cents after they took out the money to pay for training and the cost of the locks. This was not my first time driving a big rig. Back in the 70’s I drove a lowboy hauling cranes and heavy equipment. The life style sucks. There is no respect for drivers in company other wise. And I was coming from aviation as a retired airline pilot and corporate pilot as a captain. This was a nightmare.
Hi, I think after watching several RUclips Swift videos, I think you are the best. I just joined swift and went through orientation and now waiting for my Mentor’s call. I am a bit nervous about who will be that guy and spending a month with a stranger is pretty awkward. I live in Houston, I wish you were my mentor
Vilma, Can you tell me if they did any sleep apnea tests on you before they hired you? And if so can you share with us about it? My second question, is they first sent a conditional offer then sent me a job offer in California terminal letter with by hour pay. It confused me because I haven't attended orientation. What this your experience as well? I am living in the East Coast and I want to do OTR and they only hire OTR at this time.
Hola Vilma ya yo estoy con Swift pero llevo 3 semanas esperando por un mentor bilingüe. Yo iba a empezar en noviembre pero pasaron cosas. Ahora estoy en espera..
@@someof...8737 bueno si tienen gente que hablan español solo que es un poco difícil conseguir uno. Por lo menos yo llevo 3 semanas esperando. Yo se inglés intermedio pero me gustaría tener el entrenamiento en español ya que asi estaría mas confiada en el calle cuando me toque sola. Asegurarme que lo aprendí y entendí todo muy bien.
Hola vilma gracias por compartir. Muchas felicidades por este año que cumples con ellos🎉... Quiero preguntarte si es necesario saber ingles para ir a sacar la CDL con swift? ..... De ser asi, podrias compartir algún video para daber que es lo mas fundamental de aprender en inglés....saludos
Hi Vilma. Congratulations on your year! I've been with Swift for 7 months and also no complaints. I have been calling every 2 weeks to see if any dedicated accounts from my home terminal in Texas though. I'm OTR dry van. Have you thought of becoming an owner operator? Been thinking about it and just wanted to know if you have any thoughts. Shiny side up rubber side down!
This video is perfect! Love your style and appreciate you taking time to share information! How was the dot physical process? Did they force you to do a sleep study?
Vilma 😢 Where you been. That’s awesome. Keep it going, about to click up with swift in a few weeks. It’s always bullshit after bullshit, if I want things all just right it will never pan out. Gotta just leap into it, and get it. Clicking up with a new recruiter. Wanna go team driver, will see how this goes. So glad to see you again. Keep on truckin, and keep us updated mutha trucker. Chee
Hola Vilma. Yo saquè mi CDL el año pasado pero después que terminé mi curso de manejo ya no continué manejando. apenas voy a comenzar en Swift. Que consejo me puedes dar
Aprende lo mas que puedas cuando estes con tu mentor. As tu pre-trips siempre si no te sientes agusto on el mentor que te toque cambialo. Y as muchos backings
I live 30 minutes away for my home terminal . But i do know that if you live far and you have a safe place to park you truck you can take your truck home with you as long as you’re not loaded
Hi I have cdl a with hazmat and tanker and double triples endorsements do you recommend swift and how many miles per week regional and how per week pay
If your getting loaded/unloaded or your breakdown somewhere on the road if you say on duty you do get paid. But you do lose hours from you 70hrs clock i usually stay off duty cause i prefer putting in the miles
@@vilmacisneros4815 wow! And thank you for your reply !! Also thank you for going for your dreams and telling us how it's done. You've helped far more than you know ❤️
Well if you have your CDL and want to try it with swift if your an experienced driver you let them know and they will test you on backing btw 2 trailers take you for a drive and if you need the training then they will pair you up with a mentor
Good video but here’s my dilemma. Your on time to shippers an receivers? You accept most loads they send you to places where there’s no freight coming out forced to sit when you have drive time . From what I was Kraft dedicated accounts are full in Salt Lake City Utah tired of trying it’s like your begging them
They do have that but honestly there are requirements you have to meet on a weekly basis from what i know. Also if you get your license out side of swift they pay that
@vilmacisneros4815 I was told yesterday the only requirement is that u have to be available for duty 5 days ,so if u get a breakdown or anything that's not your fault you will still get the 1k minimum as long as u were available for duty but but it's only for your 1st year
Hey, Just in the process of joining Swift and I hope my experience is as good as your’s New CDL school graduate and hope this company is a good fit for me. Can’t wait to get on the road and start trucking 🚛🚛🛻🛻
Absolutely badass to hear, I want to get my CDL so bad but in order to I have to not smoke weed and man that really puts a damper on It, legal in my state and have been smoking it for 10 years everyday of my life
Hey fellow swifty I’m currently with swift been with them for 8 or 9 months now I can personally say I have no clue why people hate on swift I’ve been loving them and my pay has been great that’s why it’s better to always have your own experience I’m on the dedicated church and Dwight account coming out of York and I’m home almost everyday and grossing 1600 to 2100 so it’s right about what you said to find your own path and get your own experience glad you doing well
And I’m only scheduled for a 5 day week but you can grab an optional 6th day if you want to make some extra money
Everything is great so far
🤔🤔 can you post a video ?? Show a check stub block your personal info out??? We would love to see this !!
@@314murdacapitall surely can
Congratulations Vilma and thanks for clearing things up about Swift. There is a lot of negativity on the internet but I believe we have the ability to make things work or not.
I just applied today. I have my Class A but I have no experience as a driver whatsoever so please pray for me to succeed and getting hired.
Stay safe out there 🙏🏽
Saludos, Vilma.
Felicidades en tu 1er aniversario de Troquera.
Te invito a seguir adelante con los videos educativos de la industria.
Proxima semana estaremos en Jurupa Valley, starting Orientation.
Strongly appreciate all positive information coming from all Professional drivers.
Looking forward, to stay, learn, & grow professionally with in SWIFT.
Omg i just did my swift application today n got called today by a lady and she wants me to go to orientation and i told her i might get back with her,,im really nervous about spending time away from my two boys and im.a single dad, If I decide of course my parents will help me n take care of my two little boys wile im on the road, i just wanna get some experience, i just got my CDL license in December 2023 and its hard because not to many people wanna hire you,,,but wish me luck guy,
Me and you are in the same boat got my CDL in Sept 2023. Start with Swift in a few weeks. It's going to suck being away from home. Just need the experience.
If you work for swift you're a dumbass. Swift is the joke of the trucking world, everyone but they are aware of it. They pay nothing, hire idiots. Also there isn't any shortage in trucking, finding a trucking job is super easy
Dont start with swift....Sure Wish I Finished Training 😅
@BeardedBanditoOfficial it's oky..I told the recruiter never mind,,$500 to be out there for 16 days n maybe 2 days home,,naaaa I rather go drive a 26 foot box truck 🚚 n make 750 a week n be home every nite ,,,ima do box truck for now till I get in where I fit in.
@@gonzalogutierrez4748 there are several good OTR companies that pay $1500 -$2500 a week. None of them are big mega carriers. Gotta look around
Exactly. Dispatchers can't read minds. So, stay on top of your game, by communicating, or plan to start whining when things don't work out.
Thank you for your video. Great info and straight up the point. !!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hey Vila,its good to see you again ,happy holidays
The horror stories I could tell you about Swift! This was in 2015 /2016 I was driving for them. One pay check I got I brought home 36 cents after they took out the money to pay for training and the cost of the locks. This was not my first time driving a big rig. Back in the 70’s I drove a lowboy hauling cranes and heavy equipment. The life style sucks. There is no respect for drivers in company other wise. And I was coming from aviation as a retired airline pilot and corporate pilot as a captain. This was a nightmare.
Thanks honey u answer the questions the best
I love all of your videos!
Hi, I think after watching several RUclips Swift videos, I think you are the best. I just joined swift and went through orientation and now waiting for my Mentor’s call. I am a bit nervous about who will be that guy and spending a month with a stranger is pretty awkward. I live in Houston, I wish you were my mentor
Everything will be fine just remember if you don’t feel good with whoever you get just change him especially if his not teaching you much
Vilma, Can you tell me if they did any sleep apnea tests on you before they hired you? And if so can you share with us about it? My second question, is they first sent a conditional offer then sent me a job offer in California terminal letter with by hour pay. It confused me because I haven't attended orientation. What this your experience as well? I am living in the East Coast and I want to do OTR and they only hire OTR at this time.
No they don’t do a sleep apnea test remember you can get hired as otr and then change accounts if you prefer
Hola Vilma ya yo estoy con Swift pero llevo 3 semanas esperando por un mentor bilingüe. Yo iba a empezar en noviembre pero pasaron cosas. Ahora estoy en espera..
Saludos desde Colombia liza, como ha sido tu proceso con Swift? No sabía que tenían mentores bilingües... Me gustaría contactar con Tigo. Saludos
@@someof...8737 bueno si tienen gente que hablan español solo que es un poco difícil conseguir uno. Por lo menos yo llevo 3 semanas esperando. Yo se inglés intermedio pero me gustaría tener el entrenamiento en español ya que asi estaría mas confiada en el calle cuando me toque sola. Asegurarme que lo aprendí y entendí todo muy bien.
@@lizaramirez6760hola liza, como me puedo contactar contigo? Tengo unas preguntas sobre orientación
Hola vilma gracias por compartir. Muchas felicidades por este año que cumples con ellos🎉... Quiero preguntarte si es necesario saber ingles para ir a sacar la CDL con swift? ..... De ser asi, podrias compartir algún video para daber que es lo mas fundamental de aprender en inglés....saludos
No es nesecario 100% pero es bueno saver los numers para encontrar la puerta, saver desir si bas a recojer oh a entregar carga lo basico
@@vilmacisneros4815 Dios te bendiga mi Vilma, un abrazo y estaré encantado de compartir ruta con Tigo.🙏🏾💪🏾🤓
Very good information thanks im new CDL A
Congrats!!
Congratulations
Hi Vilma. Congratulations on your year! I've been with Swift for 7 months and also no complaints. I have been calling every 2 weeks to see if any dedicated accounts from my home terminal in Texas though. I'm OTR dry van. Have you thought of becoming an owner operator? Been thinking about it and just wanted to know if you have any thoughts. Shiny side up rubber side down!
Honestly personal preference if i do decide to get my own truck it would be outside of swift.
Thank you for this video
This video is perfect! Love your style and appreciate you taking time to share information! How was the dot physical process? Did they force you to do a sleep study?
No they did a normal physical
@@vilmacisneros4815 Thank you! Appreciate you and your content!
How much was the pay after you started advancing loads
Go ups big money and pension😊
Good information
Good video today
Yeah I seen you on jarupA terminal I said hi lol
You said that you were making $600-$900 at first, was that bring home or before taxes? Be safe out there.
After tax
Vilma 😢 Where you been. That’s awesome. Keep it going, about to click up with swift in a few weeks. It’s always bullshit after bullshit, if I want things all just right it will never pan out.
Gotta just leap into it, and get it. Clicking up with a new recruiter. Wanna go team driver, will see how this goes. So glad to see you again.
Keep on truckin, and keep us updated mutha trucker. Chee
Hola Vilma. Yo saquè mi CDL el año pasado pero después que terminé mi curso de manejo ya no continué manejando. apenas voy a comenzar en Swift.
Que consejo me puedes dar
Aprende lo mas que puedas cuando estes con tu mentor. As tu pre-trips siempre si no te sientes agusto on el mentor que te toque cambialo. Y as muchos backings
Do swift have a contract to train to get my CDL A and drive for them for a year
Yes
Are you a mentor at all for swift I start there academy mon flown out sun just nervous about having a male mentor
Could you make a video? On the written test
I’m fenna start with swift so how does we plan ahead of times to be early on loads
Get trip info check route and time zone for delivery.
También eres mentor?
Damn she adorable asf,🥴but anyway how does it work with living arrangements regarding being near the terminal when u hired ? …I’m in nyc
I live 30 minutes away for my home terminal . But i do know that if you live far and you have a safe place to park you truck you can take your truck home with you as long as you’re not loaded
Does swift have stock option😊
Yes
Hi I have cdl a with hazmat and tanker and double triples endorsements do you recommend swift and how many miles per week regional and how per week pay
If you want to get you training i recommend, miles you get varies based on who is your driver leader, the account your in
Thanks
Are you open to training new drivers?
What’s your home terminal? I’m with Swift . I’ve been with him for two months now. I agree with you. I have no issues as of yet.
Jurupa valley is where i take my hometime but im on kraft refrigerated account which is in in Salt Lake City Utah
Who was your recruiter?
If you're on duty but not driving, are you getting paid for that time? Or do you only get paid for the miles you drive?
If your getting loaded/unloaded or your breakdown somewhere on the road if you say on duty you do get paid. But you do lose hours from you 70hrs clock i usually stay off duty cause i prefer putting in the miles
@@vilmacisneros4815if you still getting paid than why your putting off duty ?
Hi how are you
Dose swift allow driver take truck to home ?
Yes i know driver who take there truck as long as your empty
Hey 👋🏽 when did they drug test you ? Is it in the beginning? Like the first few days or the first week ? And is it hair or urine ?
When you go to orientation they do both hair and urine. And then ever so often you get randomly selected to go get tested at a specific clinic
Been with swift for 2yrs and have been pull in randomly 3 times
@@vilmacisneros4815 wow! And thank you for your reply !! Also thank you for going for your dreams and telling us how it's done. You've helped far more than you know ❤️
Hello viima 😊
What if you have your CDL already
Well if you have your CDL and want to try it with swift if your an experienced driver you let them know and they will test you on backing btw 2 trailers take you for a drive and if you need the training then they will pair you up with a mentor
Did they let you start reefer solo when you had no experience?
Yes
Good video but here’s my dilemma. Your on time to shippers an receivers? You accept most loads they send you to places where there’s no freight coming out forced to sit when you have drive time . From what I was Kraft dedicated accounts are full in Salt Lake City Utah tired of trying it’s like your begging them
Hi Is swift regional 311 account all drop & hook? I just talk to a recruiter about that account.
It’s both
You say both meaning it’s drop & hook, along with live load an unload ?
How much do you get on the mile is it a refer account…
It varies with every driver based on experience but they’ll start you at ~0.59 and then goes up
Wishing you the best good 😊 luck 🍀 and be safe !!!
Ahora en español!!!
Do you train Vilma?
Is it 800$ weekly?
Thats loooow
Way too low
Orientation pay is $600 at Werner, so this is pretty good
Hi you're truck is a automatic ?
I'm doing Swift orientation right now. They told me that all the trucks are automatic so yes
How long is orientation?
I thought swift had a 1k a min guarantee we'll at least that's what the website says
They do have that but honestly there are requirements you have to meet on a weekly basis from what i know. Also if you get your license out side of swift they pay that
@vilmacisneros4815 I was told yesterday the only requirement is that u have to be available for duty 5 days ,so if u get a breakdown or anything that's not your fault you will still get the 1k minimum as long as u were available for duty but but it's only for your 1st year
Hey,
Just in the process of joining Swift and I hope my experience is as good as your’s
New CDL school graduate and hope this company is a good fit for me.
Can’t wait to get on the road and start trucking 🚛🚛🛻🛻
Good inspirational video