Vegas we don’t have a helper position. Everyone here must be driver qualified. We do have 2 man FL and RL routes but we don’t have a helper position here.
@@Trashman702 yeah we have 2 helper positions here. One non CDL and the other CDL. But once you are certified you are a driver the days the need you to drive and payed as a driver. If they don’t need you to drive then you are a helper getting payed as a helper until you get a route
@@therun619 Yeah here everyone is driver qualified whether you drive or pitch. We all make the same rate regardless of line of business or position. The beauty of being Union
@@Mr_eddiekennypowers I would do it. I really like it there. Try to see if you can get on the craft account just because it pays the best and you’re always moving, you always have a pre plan
Let me ask you a question. I'm about to start driving with swift, and they put me on a regional route near louisiana, and it's because my wife has health issues and stuff like that. But they say it's two weeks on and only two days off. So can I take more than the two days off or do I get in trouble for doing that.
@@SethDoesTech it really depends on your driver leader and your account but yes. For example, if you’re just regular regional, not dedicated then you could probably take more than two days off but usually no more than four as long as you let them know what’s going on. Yes, they do want you out for two weeks straight and for your money to look right you would want to be out for at least two weeks but if you have to stay home longer than two days you can. But if it gets longer than three days four days, they’re gonna start talking about taking your truck. It never really happens, but it could.
@therun619 well, might be turning it down then. Because two days home when I got a wife and 3 kids? That's bullshit. Thanks for the videos man. Goodluck!
@@Mayo-m7r unfortunately yes, but they’re not as sensitive as other driver facing cameras with some companies. It’ll catch you holding your cell phone for too long while you’re moving not why you’re just sitting there and really that’s about it.
@@Mayo-m7r no problem. It’s all good. So we have five days we work and two days off, but it depends on where you fall for your days off so I started with split days off Tuesdays and Sundays and then now I have two days back to back with your Tuesdays and Wednesdays. But you do work weekends. We all work holidays except for Christmas and Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But the holidays we do work. We get it as an extra floating holiday.
$27/hr is better than most trucking companies today. Many of them around my neck of the woods are paying 24 an hour for cross border to 20 an hour for local.
I just got hired at Swift getting ready to go to the academy soon. I enjoy the channel keep up the good work
@@JasonGeorge-ij3uv thank you I really appreciate it. Just pay attention and you’ll do fine. It’s intimidating at first but you’ll get used to it
Vegas we don’t have a helper position. Everyone here must be driver qualified. We do have 2 man FL and RL routes but we don’t have a helper position here.
@@Trashman702 yeah we have 2 helper positions here. One non CDL and the other CDL. But once you are certified you are a driver the days the need you to drive and payed as a driver. If they don’t need you to drive then you are a helper getting payed as a helper until you get a route
@@therun619
Yeah here everyone is driver qualified whether you drive or pitch. We all make the same rate regardless of line of business or position. The beauty of being Union
I just did my job shadowing yesterday and idk what’s next with the process
Congrats on your new position I am considering going to Swift can you tell me about Swift training?
@@wayneheat3431 I might just do a video on it so stay tuned, but the training is super simple. Actually, I might drop it tonight.
@@wayneheat3431 I just posted a video about it so go check out the channel. I Hope it helps.
I just did my job shadowing yesterday and idk what’s next
Start waste management Monday ,you should take a look at them man
@@Babiiboi99 they make goooood money here but working 6 days straight 😬😬
I start this monday as well for Rumpke . Rear Load Driver
@@CarLyfeWithAj hell yeah man good stuff. How’s the pay?
@@therun619 here in Southern Indiana. Its 24hr starting 6am-8pm mon thru friday . Most holidays and some weekends
WM with their micro management, driver facing cameras and stupid rules hell no
Bro I got 4 years I’m thinking of getting into swift out of jurupa for the refrigerator fleet
@@Mr_eddiekennypowers I would do it. I really like it there. Try to see if you can get on the craft account just because it pays the best and you’re always moving, you always have a pre plan
hey dude i always tell truck drivers whats wrong with running a garbage truck driver
i dont see to manny truck drivers talk about garbage man i always look at guys on here to see if guys make videos
@@trirail812productions8 don’t worry I got more content coming about it just trying to get through this training
mabey you can show all the routes and how it works
Mechanics at republic got it made crosstrain
That’s what I keep hearing. I might look into it
There is no cross training to go from driver to tech or vice versa. You have to possess the necessary certifications and experience
@@Trashman702 if you can do both you win
im a class a local food service driver. im not going otr and this seems better. i applied to this company and wondering how much they pay
With republic? What area?
@@therun619 rock falls il
@@milplayer17if the pay is low check out waste management as well lots of money in this industry
Let me ask you a question. I'm about to start driving with swift, and they put me on a regional route near louisiana, and it's because my wife has health issues and stuff like that. But they say it's two weeks on and only two days off. So can I take more than the two days off or do I get in trouble for doing that.
@@SethDoesTech it really depends on your driver leader and your account but yes. For example, if you’re just regular regional, not dedicated then you could probably take more than two days off but usually no more than four as long as you let them know what’s going on. Yes, they do want you out for two weeks straight and for your money to look right you would want to be out for at least two weeks but if you have to stay home longer than two days you can. But if it gets longer than three days four days, they’re gonna start talking about taking your truck. It never really happens, but it could.
@therun619 well, might be turning it down then. Because two days home when I got a wife and 3 kids? That's bullshit. Thanks for the videos man. Goodluck!
Do you get time and a half after 40hrs?
How long is the training and how long does it take to drive solo
It depends on the location. I was there for about a month and then I started. I already had my license. And the training Is 15 days long
About how much is pay a week after taxes at republic ? Can you clear $1,000?
@@Mayo-m7r oh yea. Between 12-1300. After tax. Some locations make more.
@therun619 Do they have driver facing Camaras inside the trucks?
@@Mayo-m7r unfortunately yes, but they’re not as sensitive as other driver facing cameras with some companies. It’ll catch you holding your cell phone for too long while you’re moving not why you’re just sitting there and really that’s about it.
@therun619 Do Yall work weekends and holidays or is it M-F and off major holidays? I appreciate you answering all the questions for us brother!!
@@Mayo-m7r no problem. It’s all good. So we have five days we work and two days off, but it depends on where you fall for your days off so I started with split days off Tuesdays and Sundays and then now I have two days back to back with your Tuesdays and Wednesdays. But you do work weekends. We all work holidays except for Christmas and Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But the holidays we do work. We get it as an extra floating holiday.
Where is your hub?
San Diego
@@therun619 oh ok im going to be starting at huntington beach. Starting pay is 30
Why did you leave Swift?
@@omonikefamakinwa7122 there was just better paying opportunity’s. Swift is cool but it’s expensive out here
Waste management is better
Why is that?? Just a question not attacking you or anything
They also have driver cams in WA state 👎🏾
$27/hr is disrespectful smhhh
@@Ayekody for real
$27/hr is better than most trucking companies today. Many of them around my neck of the woods are paying 24 an hour for cross border to 20 an hour for local.
I’m $41.35 im WA state im a relief driver
How is it being a relief driver? And is that driving the truck front load?
Did swift cut your hair for drug test
No just shave
I just did my job shadowing yesterday and idk what’s next with the process
@@Kameron-g5s with republic? How did it go
I just did my job shadowing yesterday and idk what’s next
@@Kameron-g5s your job shadowing for SWIFT or Republic