dude that’s awesome! My first mentor i had was a terrible experience, second was good tho! Just upgraded last week, anyways i think we should have more younger mentors out there, especially since there’s a lot of young folk getting into trucking. Young and young can get along and get comfortable with the mentor and that’s the key
@@tavo.simracingwondering the same. I am in the academy now. On my 3rd week. I'm am anxious about how good my mentor will be if I pass everything within the next 2 weeks left.
welcome back. you disappeared right around when swift shouted you out on their channel, thought you had moved up lol waiting to hear back from them on the application
I worked for Swift in Phoenix Az I worked in the claims department paying injury claims. What I liked about Swift was when a truck was in an accident, the whole load was brought to Phoenix, and the employees were able to buy things like TV's, tools, eletronics and so forth. Its a great company to work for
Nice job!!! I picked by my kenworth t680 next Gen about 3 weeks ago. Look out for 230086. I left that comment while watching your video and it didn’t hit me until almost the end that our truck numbers are almost matching.
"NO THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC" means don't miss that turn, haha! Wow, those new T680's are VERY nice looking rigs. Always easy to spot when they are rolling up on you.
I drove for Swift from 2008 to 2011 and we didn't have a fridge in our trucks, we had to buy our own fridge to fit in the truck. I started with a 2007 Volvo 670 then after becoming a mentor I got a 2011 International ProStar
cool video. a few questions. what type of power do they give you in their trucks HP Torque Cummings, Detroit or? Sounds like you have a Jake on it? Inter axle I am sure but is either rear end a full locker? Do they let you pick the style of truck or are all KW's T680's? I like the older look like the W900 not that it matters to the pocket book. How are your paychecks? Been awhile since I drove still have a class one and thinking about doing it again. I used to be able to back super B's up into spots like that now I doubt I could back a half ton into the spot.
I took a break from swift due to the fact that my wife was pregnant I didn't get to complete my 4 week training every seemed pretty easy but my mentor didn't teach me well on how to back up right he would always try to rush me and I would get super nervous lol but I'm returning with swift next week hopefully this new trainer help me backing up that the only problem I have
That is so awesome that you are with swift and have an amazing truck and so neat how you are going to be an trainer definitely miss trucking both my wife and I have if we could we would and the new T680 looks so sweet looking
Hey Man thanx alot for this option to be a mentor I would like to start with Swift afer I get my Cdl. Thnx again for your helpful video .pluse one more question how long have you been working with Swift at the time of the video .
Damn I’ve been wondering where you was man,glad you’re back great content by the way. And I’m a fellow swift driver also out of Greer and not too long ago just took a load from Greer to Neenah. Pretty smooth ride and stay safe man and maybe I’ll run into you at terminal one day
@@bennydrives better believe it brother and same to you and I surely hope you keep content coming and good luck on becoming a mentor. And just in case you’re OTR you may wanna get an ID cause a lot of the terminals are adding ID access to the buildings.
Just watched this video 2 years later lol, If you are still with swift, I test out Monday, and Ill be needing a mentor soon Id like pair up, in Memphis TN.
Benny does Swift provide Trucker Path for the drivers or do I need to pay for the subscription myself? Also, I will be joining Swift May 8th Orientation in Corsicana TX. I will be looking for a good mentor.
as a former 0/O with Swift .Watch your settlement pay after maintance funds are taken out. you well be surprised as I was. I could tell you when I was going to get a goose egg. and when I was going tobget a four digit settlement never over 2500.00. second 18 of us O/O were released by the new at the time 2008 terminal manager that was transfered after our original manager was transfered back to Pheonix to organize and run the new container division. the new at the time Terminal Manager came from Texas.we 18had run ins with him in Texas. we had to have our terminal manager in New Boston Michigan get us loads out of Dallas Ft.Worth area.that tic that terminal manager off. so when he came to new Boston. he canceled our contracts and took our trucks our lively hood away. but never fear Jarma got him. he had personal problems that effected his job. he was demoted back to his Texas terminal. knocked down to fleetmanager. and then I was told bankrupted and divorced. becareful do your job keep track of all expenses including maintained kayaker uor truck repairs time lose do to breakdowns, ect. besafe injoy.
That’s a crazy story. Thank you for sharing though. As of right now I am a company driver. I’ve been interested recently in the lease program they have
@@bobbymatheson5807 I was always worried around Billy Big Riggers around me but not Swift. I have seen plenty Billy Big Riggers / owner operators trucks wrecked, rolled over on off ramps etc...but never saw a Swift truck in a wreck. I know it happens. It is bound to, they have 15,000 - 20,000 trucks. They are focused on by youtube morons so it seems worse than reality. Look up their SAFER scores. They are fine. After you've done that, get a life.
One million milers get to choose model/color. Im looking at over 800,000 right now and still getting international and freight shakers. Don't know how he got his.
Well to tell you this, I personally had a bad Experience at the Swift Academy. I start this summer at a College to get my CDL. The program is 8-11 Weeks long. What’s nice is that I am gonna have my Manual License so I am not restricted. I might get Swift a Second Chance. I am not sure yet.
@@bennydrives, you must like Swift ? I hear a lot of good and negative about Swift. But, I guess, people have different opinions on certain things that they consider a trucking company bad.
Hate to be the Debbie downer but my swift trainer sucked and so does that t680 shit you not I get in he said here’s where going don’t F up wake me when your close. After an hour of watching me drive 😂
One thing I like about KW trucks , they have noise cancellation barely hear the outside witch is a good thing. Esp when you park. If you not notice.
dude that’s awesome! My first mentor i had was a terrible experience, second was good tho! Just upgraded last week, anyways i think we should have more younger mentors out there, especially since there’s a lot of young folk getting into trucking. Young and young can get along and get comfortable with the mentor and that’s the key
I agree. There aren’t many young mentors that I know of anyway. I think it’ll be a fun experience.
If you don’t like your mentor, how do you request a new one?
@@tavo.simracingwondering the same. I am in the academy now. On my 3rd week. I'm am anxious about how good my mentor will be if I pass everything within the next 2 weeks left.
@@WillbjayTV I went to the academy for 1 day and bailed. I’m now in real estate. Best decision I’ve ever made brotha.
welcome back. you disappeared right around when swift shouted you out on their channel, thought you had moved up lol waiting to hear back from them on the application
They had invited me back to Phoenix to do a group photoshoot but I had already left at that time
I worked for Swift in Phoenix Az I worked in the claims department paying injury claims. What I liked about Swift was when a truck was in an accident, the whole load was brought to Phoenix, and the employees were able to buy things like TV's, tools, eletronics and so forth. Its a great company to work for
That’s pretty cool. I didn’t know that.
So did you retire?
Nice job!!! I picked by my kenworth t680 next Gen about 3 weeks ago. Look out for 230086.
I left that comment while watching your video and it didn’t hit me until almost the end that our truck numbers are almost matching.
Lol yeah it’s pretty close lmaoo
Glad to see you back, sir. Safe travels.
Glad to be back. Thank you!
I’m going to start with swift next month, so excited and nervous 😩
"NO THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC" means don't miss that turn, haha! Wow, those new T680's are VERY nice looking rigs. Always easy to spot when they are rolling up on you.
i literally just subscribed, i click on the youtube button to go back to home page and it says you just uploaded. awesome
according to this im the 4th viewer
Perfect timing
I drove for Swift from 2008 to 2011 and we didn't have a fridge in our trucks, we had to buy our own fridge to fit in the truck. I started with a 2007 Volvo 670 then after becoming a mentor I got a 2011 International ProStar
cool video. a few questions.
what type of power do they give you in their trucks HP Torque Cummings, Detroit or?
Sounds like you have a Jake on it?
Inter axle I am sure but is either rear end a full locker?
Do they let you pick the style of truck or are all KW's T680's? I like the older look like the W900 not that it matters to the pocket book.
How are your paychecks?
Been awhile since I drove still have a class one and thinking about doing it again. I used to be able to back super B's up into spots like that now I doubt I could back a half ton into the spot.
I took a break from swift due to the fact that my wife was pregnant I didn't get to complete my 4 week training every seemed pretty easy but my mentor didn't teach me well on how to back up right he would always try to rush me and I would get super nervous lol but I'm returning with swift next week hopefully this new trainer help me backing up that the only problem I have
Yeah getting the right trainer plays a big role
good deal! my first truck swift gave me was an old ass freightliner FLD.
That is so awesome that you are with swift and have an amazing truck and so neat how you are going to be an trainer definitely miss trucking both my wife and I have if we could we would and the new T680 looks so sweet looking
Wow! He is going to be a SOLID mentor. I can already see a Mentor of the year award.
I just started my permit today I will be in Columbus Ohio next week will be back in Kentucky next month to start with my mentor 🤘🏼
Hey Man thanx alot for this option to be a mentor I would like to start with Swift afer I get my Cdl. Thnx again for your helpful video .pluse one more question how long have you been working with Swift at the time of the video .
I love those Kenworth T680's the most!
Damn I’ve been wondering where you was man,glad you’re back great content by the way. And I’m a fellow swift driver also out of Greer and not too long ago just took a load from Greer to Neenah. Pretty smooth ride and stay safe man and maybe I’ll run into you at terminal one day
Hell yeah brother! You stay safe too and keep your the wheels turning
@@bennydrives better believe it brother and same to you and I surely hope you keep content coming and good luck on becoming a mentor. And just in case you’re OTR you may wanna get an ID cause a lot of the terminals are adding ID access to the buildings.
@@deionjackson90 I completely forgot about the id badges. I’ll have to grab one from a terminal. Thanks for the reminder
@@bennydrives yeah no problem man
Im starting with swift late June 2023 out of Fontana Ca. Do you ever come down this way. would love to have you as my mentor
Welcome back! I was hired on and started with my mentor gonna be a fun experience:)
Good luck with everything!
Hey man love the videos I just started with swift on the refer division out of the south east
I don’t live far from the Greer terminal. Your truck looks great man!!
Thank you!
Good Video, nice truck
Thank you!
I will be applying at Swift soon. I appreciate your videos. Be safe out there.
Looking forward to seeing you here!
@@bennydrives hey do you get referral bonuses? I will get you one if you do. Let me know.
@@michaelpiatt444 I am able to get a referral bonus yes. When I came back I forgot to check to give someone the referral bonus
@@michaelpiatt444 my driver code is 452224 if you give them my code then I would get a referral bonus.
@@bennydrives sweet. I wrote it down. Whenever the recruiter calls me, I will give it to them.
Just watched this video 2 years later lol, If you are still with swift, I test out Monday, and Ill be needing a mentor soon Id like pair up, in Memphis TN.
Hello bro! nice vid! going to Swift for Orientation next week. what are the process like starting from the orientation?
Welcome back!
Thanks!
Hello Bennydrives, doesn’t look like you’ve posted in awhile. I was wondering if your still mentoring at swift. Thanks.
I start swift academy june 12th, I can’t wait
Do the Ken worth have smart pass?
Yes. 68mph
on the door .not food. Sorry was a typo
finally ok t680
I’m curious, how much you make per week? Are you power only?
Good one bro 👍
i like your GPS what is that?
Those T680’s look 🔥🔥🔥
Is it better than the Freightliner?
They do look great.
In my opinion I’m liking it more than the freightliner
👏👏👏👍 this for the parking
I'm heading to orientation this Wednesday. I already have my cdl. Any advice?
A new guy gets a KW????.. what's up with that!I be here nine years and i get everything else.
:D he is so happy to get new truck when the most important what money are going to your poket
Benny does Swift provide Trucker Path for the drivers or do I need to pay for the subscription myself?
Also, I will be joining Swift May 8th Orientation in Corsicana TX. I will be looking for a good mentor.
Swift does not provide that. You don’t even really need to pay for it.
I use a rand McNally gps
Trucker path just to find truck stops
How long did it take u to earn that truck? or do u need run a certain amount miles...
I took a break from swift then when I came back they gave it to me
@@bennydrives Nice 👍
I need you to be my mentor lol I put in my application already
Yo benny. Have you started training new drivers yet?
as a former 0/O with Swift .Watch your settlement pay after maintance funds are taken out. you well be surprised as I was. I could tell you when I was going to get a goose egg. and when I was going tobget a four digit settlement never over 2500.00. second 18 of us O/O were released by the new at the time 2008 terminal manager that was transfered after our original manager was transfered back to Pheonix to organize and run the new container division. the new at the time Terminal Manager came from Texas.we 18had run ins with him in Texas. we had to have our terminal manager in New Boston Michigan get us loads out of Dallas Ft.Worth area.that tic that terminal manager off. so when he came to new Boston. he canceled our contracts and took our trucks our lively hood away. but never fear Jarma got him. he had personal problems that effected his job. he was demoted back to his Texas terminal. knocked down to fleetmanager. and then I was told bankrupted and divorced. becareful do your job keep track of all expenses including maintained kayaker uor truck repairs time lose do to breakdowns, ect. besafe injoy.
That’s a crazy story. Thank you for sharing though. As of right now I am a company driver. I’ve been interested recently in the lease program they have
You still mentoring? I’m passing my State Test Monday and will be OTR out of Lewiston, ID terminal.
they don't let you use PC for running around for errands?
Its amazing you are going on youtube and admitting you work for swift ? 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 i always stayed as far as i could get from swift drivers !!!
We’re not that bad
From what I've seen from swift drivers I'm amazed they can even open the door to the truck ?
@@bobbymatheson5807 must not be to bad of a company if 10’s of thousands drivers drive for them.
@@bobbymatheson5807 I was always worried around Billy Big Riggers around me but not Swift. I have seen plenty Billy Big Riggers / owner operators trucks wrecked, rolled over on off ramps etc...but never saw a Swift truck in a wreck. I know it happens. It is bound to, they have 15,000 - 20,000 trucks. They are focused on by youtube morons so it seems worse than reality. Look up their SAFER scores. They are fine. After you've done that, get a life.
Hey I’m in Alabama and thinking about coming to swift but just wondering what do to do
One million milers get to choose model/color. Im looking at over 800,000 right now and still getting international and freight shakers. Don't know how he got his.
I went on personal leave. As I came back a driver that had the truck had just quit. I got extremely lucky
I’m 20 and I was wondering could I drive for swift I don’t turn 21 till next year
Pretty sure you need to turn 21 first
Is otr at swift worth it? How much do they start you off at weekly otr at swift?
Now they have a 1,000 week guarantee for first 6 months
Oh no swifty swift is coming lol 😆
Very original
Well to tell you this, I personally had a bad Experience at the Swift Academy. I start this summer at a College to get my CDL. The program is 8-11 Weeks long. What’s nice is that I am gonna have my Manual License so I am not restricted. I might get Swift a Second Chance. I am not sure yet.
I’ve heard a few bad stories about the swift academy. Sorry you had a bad experience
@@bennydrives you do Reefer or Van? I’m looking at doing Reefer
I’ve done reefer a few times but mainly van
I go to school next week for swift
How long were you with Swift before you left ? Also, how long were you gone before you went back to Swift ?
I left at just a little over a year and came back within 2 months
@@bennydrives, you must like Swift ? I hear a lot of good and negative about Swift. But, I guess, people have different opinions on certain things that they consider a trucking company bad.
Well they can’t be that bad of a company with 10’s of thousands of drivers. I don’t have any complaints for sure.
@@bennydrives, good to hear bud. My dad worked for them for a year. I would love to work for them, but I love doing yard jockey work even more bud.
hey do u get to take ur truck home or do u have to leave it at the terminal ??... and can u have a rider like ur girl on there
Yes you are able to take riders
And yes you can take your truck home as long as you’re able to park safely
Do you get the option to choose the truck you want or does the company do it for you
You get the option to choose whatever is available at the time unless you have a lot more experience
Hay thare been a swifty for 15 years now this last 680 was on order for ten months and not as nice as my 18 was hang in there out of new boston
Gotcha. Drive safe man!
How much coke are you snorting? Geeezzzz, that ain't a cold!
Are the kW t680 bigger than frightliner? Or they the same size
They are very similar when it comes to space in my opinion. FL may have a little more room
Kenworth's are a 76" sleeper. Freightliner is a 72" sleeper. So, you get 4 inches more room in the Kenworth.
I need a trainer plus I want to start recording videos also, so it don’t matter if you record
Hate to be the Debbie downer but my swift trainer sucked and so does that t680 shit you not I get in he said here’s where going don’t F up wake me when your close. After an hour of watching me drive 😂
That’s nuts. Unfortunately there are bad trainers that are in it only for the money
Hey what gps is that ? Looking to get something like that
At the time it was the rand McNally over drive 7 or 8
Personally I recommend rand McNally gps over garmin.
I'm about go swift next month if your mentor now let me know I'd try get you as a mentor
did you ask for it or did they just give it to you even tho you just got a new truck
I jokingly mentioned to my driver leader about getting me a new KW
Then when I came back then just happen to come across it. Perfect timing really.
I start at swift on the 6th of next month
Good luck!
Fc from Thailand.
I can wait to get on at swift and pile up some shit.
lol nice pete. If that’s yours
Hey man i’m a lease op at swift any questions feel free to reach out
I’d love to. What’s an easier way to reach you?
@@bennydrives just sent ya a message on IG
Hey I'm thinking of joining Swift would like you to be my mentor
Swift don’t have personal conveyance?
Yes. We do
What gps unit are you using
Overdrive 7 pro by rand McNally
Can someone please talk to me about the money n I'm talking net, please
Swift 😂😂😂😂😂
did you crash it yet swifty? lol
U ain’t show the outside worth a dam wow
where is your instagram link bro?
@ Benny drives on IG
Swift driver...so it'll be on its side in a ditch in, what, 5 months?
(Just kidding. Nice truck )
Lol thanks man