Swift Transportation

Training for almost two months on and off while mentor was milking the $200 per week by telling me there's no load. Drove most of the time for training except mentor was lazy about teaching backing skills and just told me where to position truck and trailer in order to be able to finish faster rather than teach. Second mentor I've got for four days was more enthusiastic about teaching backing skills even though we had long days. My only complaint about second mentor was that there was really no real "meal break" had to eat a sandwich while driving "unsafe" for trucking. I tested twice for backing and failed twice and was terminated inmediately by Swift Transportation after my second failed test. I wouldn't recommend this company at all for training. Nobody seems to know what they are even doing at the driver qualification office and they are not aware that mentors are just terrible and don't really care about teaching new cdl holders.

Plenty of showers, parking, the Jake Brake Cafe is cool and reasonably priced. Full gym, free laundry machines and overall really clean well equipped place. Only downside is as a driver you don't get to use the facilities much being over the road but that's a position issue and not a terminal issue.

SWIFT overall I have had a bad experience. I keep not making money with SWIFT, I have done so many 34hr resets is ridiculous not too mention I still have hours on my 70hr clock but they keep getting me these ridiculous appts next day with short miles or live loads or unloads that takes 10+hrs to unload like Walgreens in Jupiter, FL or Nestlé waters etc.

Cool place to work if going owner operator, otherwise company driving is a hassle. Facilities all over America, outdated but working

The training in Richmond is solid, but success largely depends on self-practice—watching pre-trip tutorials and backing videos if the class is unclear. More mountain training is needed, and mentors should be properly evaluated before training new drivers. Initially, the company provides hotels and transportation, but once drivers start working, financial support disappears. Home time is rare unless you live near a distribution center, and dispatchers often have issues. I’m here mainly to gain experience before transitioning to a local job.

It’s an okay place to start and get familiar with trucking. The pay is decent for northern routes, but empty trailers are often unavailable. The work environment is fairly relaxed, though lease drivers seem to get priority for drop-and-hook loads.

Swift is a good starter company for gaining experience and building a schedule. The miles are decent, but success depends on your driver leader and planners.

Nothing special—just another trucking company where you work for less than you’re worth. I don’t enjoy the east routes, and some terminals are poorly maintained and need improvement.

A solid company, but like other large carriers, the focus is on loads rather than home time or family. If you find a local position, it might be worth staying. Communication is lacking, especially on weekends.

Swift is a great option for new drivers entering the trucking industry. I’d recommend it to beginners, but be aware that some driver leaders can be frustrating.

The pay is low, and accidents among other drivers are common. There are frequent payroll issues while on the road. I had an excellent driver leader, but they left the company, and I plan to follow suit.

It was fine as a starting point, but better opportunities exist elsewhere. Gaining experience and moving on to a higher-paying job is the best approach—I personally didn’t earn much.

A good entry-level job, but communication with managers, planners, and dispatch can be challenging. I’ve been stranded multiple times due to mistakes made by my driver manager and planner. The system is disorganized, and home time is unreliable. Recruiters often make false promises, only for drivers to learn the truth once they start working. If you’re okay with that, it’s a decent place to gain experience, but I chose to go local.

Like most OTR trucking jobs, the pay doesn’t match the sacrifices of living in a truck away from home. Seeing the country was enjoyable, but that was about it.

A good place to start a trucking career. After six months, guaranteed pay ends, and mileage may decrease. I wanted to stay for the reimbursement after 13 months, but having a good driver leader is crucial. The company knows most drivers won’t stay under these conditions. They don’t prioritize on-time performance or accident-free records—new graduates looking for experience can easily replace you.

I recommend finding a dedicated, local, or regional account with Swift. My quality of life improved significantly after leaving OTR. I now get three days off each week and earn more than I did working 60–70 hours while being away for weeks at a time.

The company put me in financial distress. After training, I was hit with $9K in debt without time to prepare. They expect $500 monthly payments, regardless of whether it causes overdrafts or homelessness. I strongly advise avoiding this company.

Swift is a decent company overall. The pay fluctuates based on mileage, but I’ve never had issues with dispatch. Equipment is generally well-maintained, making it a good place to drive.

I was pleasantly surprised by the support I received, despite hearing negative reviews online. The pay could be better, but it’s a solid company for gaining experience. Supervisors and support staff have always been available and willing to help..