Swift Transportation Reviews

Pros

Very flexible and great company insurance

Cons

Little Training and more than 40 hour work week

Pros

First 6 months rock when driving with the guarantee. 1-year training payback for CDL. Well-maintained equipment and choice when picking out a tractor. Night and after-hour support are excellent.

Cons

After 6 months OTR drivers can sit for days. The company seems incentivized to give freight to those in the first 6-month window with guarantees. When slow, very small paychecks... as little as a couple of hundred bucks. Crowded terminals and lack of parking. Top Gun Program is not worth it. You get a week of some extra backing practice and simulator and video training but these are things that should be learned in the seat with a qualified mentor. Mentors need to be trained in proper demonstration and practice curricula to benefit the student. Many non-native speakers must use voice translators to communicate with their mentors and they are a danger on the road. The mentor should at least know essential words in their language like STOP. If you have a preventable accident they don't get down to the core reasons, i.e. lack of training. They will have you demonstrate you can drive around the block and park a rig and put a band-aid on the issue and give you a free pass to not do it again. If it happens again, in small minor accidents, they will give you a third chance. They need to invest more time in the first strike and have a driver work at least a few days with a mentor to aid in the lack of training issue.

Pros

Terminals in every state, depending on location some staff are really helpful and great people.

Cons

My start here was organized, and i was mentored by an excellent trainer. Unfortunately I was never told after 3 trainers swift will terminate you. My first 2 trainers changed because one got pnemonia and the 2nd one became an owner operator. It wasnt until my 3rd trainer who was hostile towards me wanted me off his truck because he got in my face and I refused to do a difficult maneuver when he was in rage mode. My advice is know that beforehand, and make sure to be in regular contact with your driver leader or DQ Team about what measures to take if you feel unsafe, but it's a very big issue with anyone picking up the phone at all, it would've really helped when I was made to sleep in the top bunker while my driver who didn't sleep all day decided to drive on the interstate. Thinking I was being safe, it cost me my job that I enjoyed and took seriously. I'm not sure why I am held liable that I was passed on to 3 trainers, but that's been my experience here.

Pros

I got my CDL for free (two year commitment), Was paid for my time driving as a trainee and was treated with respect by my driver leader team. If I was too sick, or the weather was too bad or I had an emergency at home, they were always willing to work with me. I would highly recommend Swift as a stepping stone into the industry.

Cons

Pay was pretty good, but not great (hence "starting point"). It's a big enough company that communication is sometimes an issue. More so at the terminals than on the road. There was one delivery (out of hundreds) where the receiver was a bit put out that I had not brought cash for a lumper fee. We worked it out, but I had not been informed. Minor details all in all.

Pros

They treat you good and take care of your needs

Cons

There are no cons that I can think of

Pros

Go home whenever you want , DM cool people work with you well 100 layover pay when you have to sit

Cons

55 cent a mile , inconsistent miles, planners and weekend DM have you try to deliver loads to people who are closed even if you ask prior are they open, when you need t call they may or may not do it if you don’t call them twice, sometiems your waiting days on a load, com data card doesn’t consistently work when it’s supposed to

Pros

You should be able to learn as a new tech

Cons

tracking for productivity is overwhelming and waste too much time

Pros

Can't think of any other than the vending machine.

Cons

Alot of hours for little compensation. Constantly waiting on a truck or load. trailers always need repaired before hauling and you don't get paid for that lost time, there is always something preventing the wheels from turning anyone making money. dispatch is unorganized and constantly pulling your loads from you.

Pros

Great company to work for for the most part everybody treats you good.

Cons

Need more woman trainers for swift

Pros

Family friendly environment. Great place if you are looking for work-life balance.

Cons

Company lacks culture and room for personal growth. Management does not seem to care about individual growth for subordinates causing high turnovers for the company.