As far as showers there should be a shower in every terminal you should have been explained that but that at least let me know to make sure if I start the Minotaur to let them know, if anyone is watching and sees this message this no this is my third time being at Swift only because I didn't push myself to understand everything and I'll let go gave up but I have 7 years experience now and don't feel bad if you get with a mentor and hats with mentor I went through four Mentors and not because they were bad but you are not always going to mesh well together because of driving differences, cleanliness differences, etc so it happens. I'm going to start making videos to hopefully help new drivers and I'm thinking now after 7 years of experience driving to start Mentoring but only women because I am married and out of respect for my husband I will not be on a truck with another man, everyone stay safe and God Bless.
I trained my first trainer, got his status removed and switched trainers at the first terminal we could make it to. 4 years as an 88m (motor transport operator, trained to drive rigs in the sand with an at4 behind my seat and rifle at my side[E5, shinies to go along with a rope and red beret]) and I got the first clown they could throw at me when I decided to drive otr 10 years later. Personally I think it would do alot of good to send in disguised experienced proffessional drivers as auditors looking like new students. (Or DOT, LOL) I've never seen trucking as hard, and the problem with the training companies is the only incentives (trainers) have is money in their pocket. The good ones should be praised and honored in several ways, the bad ones should be properly identified exploited, and dismissed. Or better yet, send all rookies to the desert to do the front lean on the sizzling hot sand And back for 12 hours a day while being yelled at by proven experts in psychology and operations, credentials and medals to back it up. Big difference between worrying about lumper fees or having to be constantly aware of rpg threat and i.e.d.s laid out in Pepsi cans and hefty bags If not rookies, then no doubt trainers should have a much deeper in depth requirement set by the good Ole USA federal government. Back to the terminal guess what the training leader was an old E8 Next guy they put me with barely said two words and gave a 99 percent(said he didn't think he was allowed to give 100) The point is we get back out of everything what we put in. If we go into something with no drive, barely push ourself, do nothing about our problems and lay down to everyone who comes along, that's exactly what we get and what we become.
Kinda reminds me when I spent a year in jail with bunks that was terrible I actually just moved my bed to the floor against the bars cause I was sick of climbing over someone every time I had to get off my bunk I’ve been watching your newer videos too and totally helped me a ton I start school tomorrow been studying for the last 6 months
Man when I got to county last time they put my fatass (260ish lbs) on the 3rd bunk. I made the dude on the bottom switch lol I wasn’t about to break my neck
What is it with training or trainers 🤔, I have done so much research and it seams trainers or Mentors either get a really bad reputation for their methods or there lacking in communication skills. I understand they are there to train but really, they are getting paid well for it so maybe they shoutreat pothers as they would like to be treated. As for dirty trucks, why does the company not have the trucks clean when they are dropped and will sit more then 24hrs. As a company they should make sure they are cleaned and sanitized for the next occupants. Just saying 😌 🤷 😏
When I was waiting on dispatch I heard mentors of Swift talking to each other laughing saying how they made it so hard for their trainees, I think their shit and I personally when with one & yes they are shitty ppl on my opinion. The problem is the company, why ? Because your opinion is worth crap, they’ll always take mentors side .
Take your time at night you are giving pay a Salary not by miles so Every mentor has bad habits get used to the qualcom Take breaks every 2 hours it doesn't matter if you don't want to take a break stop at a rest area walk around for 5 minutes to 10 minutes do not getting paid by mileage can't kill yourself while you training learn to read the app info for load thats going to help you went you are solo learn your PTA & ETA P.S. do your hard backing with your mentor now went solo you should be good 👍 👌 👏
@truckerghost 2020 yea I notice these mentors take advantage of students to get a lot of miles and they get paid for it, it sucks but what can I do he gets mad if I dont run at least 650 miles a day, last time I ran 550 and he was telling me this shouldnt happened again... and sometimes he would have me run with my 2 hour conveyance even know for a fact its illegal to use that when during working, idk im just tryna hang tight and be done with it but also try to learn as much as I can with the Qualcomm thanks for the advice I really appreciate it💯
@@chez8239 The qualcomm going to uesd it everday Focus on driving the truck i know you hanging on that Steering wheel real tight but after a while you get used to it check your surroundings be patient with yourself It will make you feel better and drive longer and safer a lot of truck drivers that don't clean themselves and don't even wash their hands clean yourself everyday I get it he needs to make money also but most importantly you have to know what you doing before you go solo Be nice to the planners and your DL when you ask for a load put down please and thank you do not be rude remember all the messages you send your home terminal see 😎
It not being a kiss ass but being nice to anybody trying to get a truck with a refrigerator it will save you money and not stoping to get foid every day plan you load right setup for the next one a day before you finish your load send a maco 10 planner message ( need a load for today or tomorrow please & thank you make sure your PTA is right you can change it any time on your phone or qualcomm good luck i work for swift too you be good out there
@truckerghost 2020 mann thanks a lot for the great info, I will forsure keep all that in mind when I go solo, so far my driving is pretty a1 I just struggle when it comes to truck stops and have to park on a very tight space my mentor gets frustrated and doesnt really teach me how I should do it he would just take over from there, but again thank you and I hope I see you around at any of the swift terminals ! safe travels as always(:
You making me have flash back man lol I know exactly what you went through. I just finished and upgrade to solo driver with swift so I might see you out there man
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
@david schleicher dude honestly, I think companies really just trying to milk down all the new drivers to make a lot of money, if you think about it as students deliver the load and we dont get paid as we supposed to and they will put it as “oh because u have no exp” like what?? I just delivered that load completely safe and no damage so I see no difference why pay us low vs others, they will say anything for them not to pay you as much, its business i guess all money.
@UCBW_fmbUjcuqRu-65y1CwbQ Yup, bitch ass Swift fucked me over and made me go through the full 200 hundred hours of training even though the dumbass recruiter told me I was only going to be going out for a week or 2 to learn how OTR works and started me off with shit rookie pay because they decided they didn't want to recognize any of my driving experience. I ran the I5 and sometimes out East on the 70 and 80 out to Colorado and Wyoming for a FEDEX ground contractor shuttling trailers from hubs, drove for a waste management company and drove for the oilfields and they didn't count any of that even though the the recruiter said they would halfway through orientation I ended up getting informed I was going out with a trainer for the full 200 hours because I had been out of a truck for too long and had to go out with an idiot that knew less then I did but enjoyed trying to to micromanage me and about a month and a half after I finished training I quit and went to JB Hunt. Now I run a reefer hauling produce from Cali to the Southeast and will never drive for a mega carrier again. Swift keeps blowing up my phone to this day trying to get me to come back and I just laugh and hang up
To this day they don't pay for your mileage, not even a fcking portion and it doubles the flat pay I'm making😒! I WILL NOT TELL YOU HOW MANY MILES I DROVE!
Hey bro new subscriber here. Catching up on your videos. I saw your sleeping area and was just wondering if a small fan could be used in your sleeping space. Could you plug one in or if you can make be used a battery operated one. I sleep better with some air flow lol!
Shit man, I've been kinda thinking about going into trucking but after knowing that you have to live with someone for a month who you don't know...ya idk about that
Some times you have to fire the mentor as well. I got lucky I lived near school so I didn't stay in motel when I trained I was on express home every day I stayed local after no otr
Pretty Normal for Volvo..from what I hear. I know one driver said he was offered a 2020 freight shaker, or a 2014 Volvo and he chose the old Volvo. Shit I am going to shower everyday unless I am sitting under the wheel. When I come by you in my cattle bull wagon, pull out and follow me. Hell nobody's going to steal a swift truck, it not fast enough and they turn over to much.
@@JL-co3es when I drove freightliners and internationals they would sit hard on 65 Volvo would keep 66 steady However, there was also no function for extra speed to pass but you still can pass more frequently I want to point out that on a governed truck without extra speed function it is actually safer to drive 1 or 2 mph less then max foot speed because it is easier to create additional pull on the trailer when needed, such as in heavy rains, or thin snow(in which that's probably to fast for conditions anyway, by policy and recomendations), and inherently makes it that much more dangerous to go max speed in bad conditions, in turn it makes many kw drivers think it is that much safer (ntm, allowed) to go a little faster in bad weather. But is it really? (If your set at 63 on pedal, in the rain the maximum you should really be going is 61) if you lose traction you let go of the gas, keep your steers straight, let it get bite and then crank out your maximum to straighten the truck and not let the trailer push(keep steers straight where they were, reduce spin on drives without creating torque, get traction,and then maximize pull) I always SMH when I see videos of experienced drivers who jack knife from touching brakes and attempting to countersteer. In a skid steering is pointless, all it will do is put you in a ditch if you do manage to regain pull, or worse force you to countersteer sharp once again, the other way, which can easily roll your trailer.
@@JL-co3es the kw automated seem to be the worst trucks imo (65 on pedal) Never forget that on average Volvo weigh almost 1000 pounds lighter too, making it easier to shift weight upwards towards the tractor, with slightly increased fuel economy(bonus $$)
So, after driving 200 hours yourself you are officially done with training? Or, after 4 full weeks? I would think the trainer should be allowing you to back and drive every opportunity. Approximately 70 hours a week you’d be done in 3 weeks. And, if I’m not getting the maximum time behind the wheel then what’s the point here?
you will need to complete a the full 200 hours if it takes you 5 weeks then it can take that long, but yes you should talk to your mentor that you want to maximize your hours so you can be done asap ! my mentor was a bit eh some days I Didn’t drive and some day’s I only drove for few hours so definitely try to work with ur mentor he has the power to let you finish quickly.
@@chez8239 I will be requesting a new mentor if I’m not being able to maximize my time behind the wheel! Thanks for bringing up the topic! I appreciate your videos!
yea they offered me kraft too but i don’t wanna go otr but my mentors in the costco home every night or other night and i’m tryna get on this one and if not the walmart one outta alabama.
Question brother, if there is a lot of trucks available, are you able to have a say in what you want? I am in school right now and get done in 3 weeks so im trying to plan ahead
‼️ Also I'm starting Swift in April with no experience I'm going to the school out here in Fontana I'm from Los Angeles, any pointers to give me a heads up & what should I be studying right now & what's the hardest to do \ deal with in trucking. Do they team you up with females too if your a male driver❓
That’s great man! all I can say right now is the school Isn’t really gonna teach u that much that u actually need once u become solo, none of the stuff they taught me was useful in the real world, everything in school is pretty straight forward and easy to understand no need to over think it trust👍 and as far as I know female mentors are for females only but if u prefer a girl to teach u then u can always request it, but they mostlikely put u with a dude unless u ask hope that helps.
@@BW-kv9wj 📌nah after 2 weeks I got kicked outta swift April 16th - May 3rd 2021 at training for hitting a cone and breaking the plastic at the bottom of the front of the truck wasn't that bad & everybody was like that's petty some of their trainers was lazy & yelled like we was in football practice smh. Then a month later June 7th I went to crst their trainers are way better in my opinion I got my class A license with crst but I did not like otr with a partner at all & the money wasn't that good to be honest I quit that & found J.B. hunt local dedicated here in Los Angeles October 1st got my twic card so I can be on the ports & I have no complaints my sign on bonus was $15,000 & I'm off on weekends home every night im 5am -3pm get paid every Wednesday at least $1,000 when slow to 1,600 when the loads are coming dispatch & managers are cool & not on you I only pull 40s 45s & 20s no 53s to the ports & the i.E. 💯
@@MrBmelo1982 WOW. Thanks man. Did you take your test at CRST or did you go to the DMV for the test? I’m assuming there’s no contract at CRST or experience required? I’m the same way as you. I want to drive local, and be home a night. Will JB Hunt hire me out of trucking school with no experience? Also I have no convictions, no accidents or tickets in my record, but my license was previously suspended for a DUI arrest cuz I refused to give them blood or breath test. I won the case and DUI was dismissed and the judge sealed the arrest. I can legally say I’ve never been arrested. But my license shows that previous suspension for another 2 years until it drops off. But it’s not a conviction. I got lucky with this case and took it all the thru court. The judge threw it out. It was bad arrest and they had reason to stop me. The judge agreed and sealed the arrest. But my DMV show the suspension which sucks. Would JB Hunt hire me out of trucking school? I live in Orange County. My goal is to eventually haul fuel.
on my 3rd week, thanksgiving week had slow me down because that whole week we didnt went out, but i'm happy that our trips are long. hopefully i get done next week.
@whoismoreno Z71 no we do not use the actual paper, we just take notes for trip plan and put everything on truck gps, its pretty easy the more u do it (: and nice we come to dallas a lot !
@@rollandsaxton I highly suggest to tell your son go to a private school instead because swift cost $6k vs private school cost around 2-3k and just apply to any company to get his feet wet 👍
yes after you get your cdl u will be trained with a mentor after that you will be tested on ur skills and driving and also knowledge if you really learn what you need to learn with your mentor
Bro I have a question if you already have your license class a but no experience do you still have to go to school for a refresh or they just get you straight to the training?? Also do they still gave you a contract ?? Stay safe 🙏 thank you
no if you already have a class A license then you going straight to mentor’s training which takes a month riding on the road with that person until he/she signs you off to upgrade and get your own truck and be solo (: and also you wont have a contract if you got your own class A license so you can leave whenever you want whenever you think it’s time to move on (: hope I answered your questions (:
@@chez8239 thank you God bless you stay safe i subscribe to your channel i like your videos you traight up don't hide nothing and yes you did answer my question thank you champ 👍
Im 19 year old and im about to graduate. I think i wanna be a truck driver. Can you tell me what i need to do or whats the 10 top tips you can give a beginner ? Sorry for my english.
I end up doing dedicated because they offered me 50cpm and I get to go home on my 34 hour reset, & if your starting with swift endorsement arent really needed once u get ur experience u can always just get endorsements afterwards,
@@MrBmelo1982 1 year the school will be fully paid and if u decide to stay another year they will give all that money back that they charge u ! so its all up to you basically, hope that helps ! I would suggest stay with them for a year so u basically dont pay anything for the school and go with different company that will pay A LOT better !
The no shower thing would kill me.
I love that terminal, since I enjoy the cold weather, stay safe out there! 👍🚚🚚
@My favorite flight sim haha yess u right and you as well (: !
As far as showers there should be a shower in every terminal you should have been explained that but that at least let me know to make sure if I start the Minotaur to let them know, if anyone is watching and sees this message this no this is my third time being at Swift only because I didn't push myself to understand everything and I'll let go gave up but I have 7 years experience now and don't feel bad if you get with a mentor and hats with mentor I went through four Mentors and not because they were bad but you are not always going to mesh well together because of driving differences, cleanliness differences, etc so it happens. I'm going to start making videos to hopefully help new drivers and I'm thinking now after 7 years of experience driving to start Mentoring but only women because I am married and out of respect for my husband I will not be on a truck with another man, everyone stay safe and God Bless.
I went thru all that…. Separates the boys from the men….it was definitely hard but we did it👍🏻💪
I trained my first trainer, got his status removed and switched trainers at the first terminal we could make it to. 4 years as an 88m (motor transport operator, trained to drive rigs in the sand with an at4 behind my seat and rifle at my side[E5, shinies to go along with a rope and red beret]) and I got the first clown they could throw at me when I decided to drive otr 10 years later. Personally I think it would do alot of good to send in disguised experienced proffessional drivers as auditors looking like new students. (Or DOT, LOL) I've never seen trucking as hard, and the problem with the training companies is the only incentives (trainers) have is money in their pocket. The good ones should be praised and honored in several ways, the bad ones should be properly identified exploited, and dismissed.
Or better yet, send all rookies to the desert to do the front lean on the sizzling hot sand
And back for 12 hours a day while being yelled at by proven experts in psychology and operations, credentials and medals to back it up.
Big difference between worrying about lumper fees or having to be constantly aware of rpg threat and i.e.d.s laid out in Pepsi cans and hefty bags
If not rookies, then no doubt trainers should have a much deeper in depth requirement set by the good Ole USA federal government.
Back to the terminal guess what the training leader was an old E8
Next guy they put me with barely said two words and gave a 99 percent(said he didn't think he was allowed to give 100)
The point is we get back out of everything what we put in. If we go into something with no drive, barely push ourself, do nothing about our problems and lay down to everyone who comes along, that's exactly what we get and what we become.
Lifer?
brother remember how long was your training? I’m about to get my training this week with a mentor and I will try to push it to complete it in 3 weeks.
mine took exactly a month lol and good luck man & have fun !!😬
Kinda reminds me when I spent a year in jail with bunks that was terrible I actually just moved my bed to the floor against the bars cause I was sick of climbing over someone every time I had to get off my bunk I’ve been watching your newer videos too and totally helped me a ton I start school tomorrow been studying for the last 6 months
good luck with everything bro you got this !!💯
Man when I got to county last time they put my fatass (260ish lbs) on the 3rd bunk. I made the dude on the bottom switch lol I wasn’t about to break my neck
Mason Howard,Good Luck in the industry,and wear work boots not sandals.
What is it with training or trainers 🤔, I have done so much research and it seams trainers or Mentors either get a really bad reputation for their methods or there lacking in communication skills. I understand they are there to train but really, they are getting paid well for it so maybe they shoutreat pothers as they would like to be treated.
As for dirty trucks, why does the company not have the trucks clean when they are dropped and will sit more then 24hrs. As a company they should make sure they are cleaned and sanitized for the next occupants.
Just saying 😌 🤷 😏
When I was waiting on dispatch I heard mentors of Swift talking to each other laughing saying how they made it so hard for their trainees, I think their shit and I personally when with one & yes they are shitty ppl on my opinion. The problem is the company, why ? Because your opinion is worth crap, they’ll always take mentors side .
@jose R. straight facts smh
Sounds like you have a good mentor
Take your time at night you are giving pay a Salary not by miles so Every mentor has bad habits get used to the qualcom Take breaks every 2 hours it doesn't matter if you don't want to take a break stop at a rest area walk around for 5 minutes to 10 minutes do not getting paid by mileage can't kill yourself while you training learn to read the app info for load thats going to help you went you are solo learn your PTA & ETA P.S. do your hard backing with your mentor now went solo you should be good 👍 👌 👏
@truckerghost 2020 yea I notice these mentors take advantage of students to get a lot of miles and they get paid for it, it sucks but what can I do he gets mad if I dont run at least 650 miles a day, last time I ran 550 and he was telling me this shouldnt happened again... and sometimes he would have me run with my 2 hour conveyance even know for a fact its illegal to use that when during working, idk im just tryna hang tight and be done with it but also try to learn as much as I can with the Qualcomm thanks for the advice I really appreciate it💯
@@chez8239 The qualcomm going to uesd it everday Focus on driving the truck i know you hanging on that Steering wheel real tight but after a while you get used to it check your surroundings be patient with yourself It will make you feel better and drive longer and safer a lot of truck drivers that don't clean themselves and don't even wash their hands clean yourself everyday I get it he needs to make money also but most importantly you have to know what you doing before you go solo Be nice to the planners and your DL when you ask for a load put down please and thank you do not be rude remember all the messages you send your home terminal see 😎
It not being a kiss ass but being nice to anybody trying to get a truck with a refrigerator it will save you money and not stoping to get foid every day plan you load right setup for the next one a day before you finish your load send a maco 10 planner message ( need a load for today or tomorrow please & thank you
make sure your PTA is right you can change it any time on your phone or qualcomm good luck i work for swift too you be good out there
@truckerghost 2020 mann thanks a lot for the great info, I will forsure keep all that in mind when I go solo, so far my driving is pretty a1 I just struggle when it comes to truck stops and have to park on a very tight space my mentor gets frustrated and doesnt really teach me how I should do it he would just take over from there, but again thank you and I hope I see you around at any of the swift terminals ! safe travels as always(:
@@chez8239 are you still a trucker and how long did it take to get comfortable with alley docking and backing into truck stop spots?
I hated living with my mentor he sinks and listen to country. I couldn't hack it.
😂 hahaha
You making me have flash back man lol I know exactly what you went through. I just finished and upgrade to solo driver with swift so I might see you out there man
dude yes mentor phase was just nightmare LOL but if you ever see me come say whatsup ma man!
Your funny..let me show y'all before he comes bk lol I know that's right got to get threw it without any problem. Thanks for the video really helps
Great video CHEZ, I would like to see recent videos since you've gone solo. I'm going to be paired with Swift Mentor in about 2 months.
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
i can't believe they still team driving when in training, some companies say, if your good enough to team your good enough to go solo
@david schleicher dude honestly, I think companies really just trying to milk down all the new drivers to make a lot of money, if you think about it as students deliver the load and we dont get paid as we supposed to and they will put it as “oh because u have no exp” like what?? I just delivered that load completely safe and no damage so I see no difference why pay us low vs others, they will say anything for them not to pay you as much, its business i guess all money.
@UCBW_fmbUjcuqRu-65y1CwbQ Yup, bitch ass Swift fucked me over and made me go through the full 200 hundred hours of training even though the dumbass recruiter told me I was only going to be going out for a week or 2 to learn how OTR works and started me off with shit rookie pay because they decided they didn't want to recognize any of my driving experience. I ran the I5 and sometimes out East on the 70 and 80 out to Colorado and Wyoming for a FEDEX ground contractor shuttling trailers from hubs, drove for a waste management company and drove for the oilfields and they didn't count any of that even though the the recruiter said they would halfway through orientation I ended up getting informed I was going out with a trainer for the full 200 hours because I had been out of a truck for too long and had to go out with an idiot that knew less then I did but enjoyed trying to to micromanage me and about a month and a half after I finished training I quit and went to JB Hunt. Now I run a reefer hauling produce from Cali to the Southeast and will never drive for a mega carrier again. Swift keeps blowing up my phone to this day trying to get me to come back and I just laugh and hang up
To this day they don't pay for your mileage, not even a fcking portion and it doubles the flat pay I'm making😒! I WILL NOT TELL YOU HOW MANY MILES I DROVE!
Hey bro new subscriber here. Catching up on your videos. I saw your sleeping area and was just wondering if a small fan could be used in your sleeping space. Could you plug one in or if you can make be used a battery operated one. I sleep better with some air flow lol!
yes we have inverters in our trucks so yes u can plug in a fan if you want (: and thank you for tuning in I appreciate your time !
I spent alot of time at slc cause pos volvo loved the shop
Shit man, I've been kinda thinking about going into trucking but after knowing that you have to live with someone for a month who you don't know...ya idk about that
Some times you have to fire the mentor as well. I got lucky I lived near school so I didn't stay in motel when I trained I was on express home every day I stayed local after no otr
Yeah fuck that
Are you solo now? I worked with Swift last year and I loved them. New Subscriber here. Be safe and hope to meet you out here.
#TruckerLife2021
yes im solo now (: and thank you ! you as well bro 👊
@@chez8239 how often were you home
@@jaygottherealtea16_6 I’m out in the road for 4 weeks and 4 days at home
I delivered an Einstein bros DoorDash to the west valley swift terminal. Currently in training with my mentor at Memphis.
Pretty Normal for Volvo..from what I hear. I know one driver said he was offered a 2020 freight shaker, or a 2014
Volvo and he chose the old Volvo. Shit I am going to shower everyday unless I am sitting under the wheel. When I come
by you in my cattle bull wagon, pull out and follow me. Hell nobody's going to steal a swift truck, it not fast enough and they turn over to much.
REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴.
Every other day showering at least was my rule as a mentor. 3 days is stretching it. You can find something in 48 hours 😆
I can’t go a day without take minimum 3 showers, I’m going to have a tough time with my mentor I feel like, I leave Friday with swift
@@John_R_Jackson_III i was the same way but when u are the road something's don't go as plan frfr
I rode with a mentor before. The every other day shower 🚿 sucked ass. I enjoy being clean.
The Volvo sensors and governors are set different from freightliners and internationals. I always choose Volvo
Can you go faster with Volvo ?
@@JL-co3es when I drove freightliners and internationals they would sit hard on 65
Volvo would keep 66 steady
However, there was also no function for extra speed to pass but you still can pass more frequently
I want to point out that on a governed truck without extra speed function it is actually safer to drive 1 or 2 mph less then max foot speed because it is easier to create additional pull on the trailer when needed, such as in heavy rains, or thin snow(in which that's probably to fast for conditions anyway, by policy and recomendations), and inherently makes it that much more dangerous to go max speed in bad conditions, in turn it makes many kw drivers think it is that much safer (ntm, allowed) to go a little faster in bad weather. But is it really? (If your set at 63 on pedal, in the rain the maximum you should really be going is 61) if you lose traction you let go of the gas, keep your steers straight, let it get bite and then crank out your maximum to straighten the truck and not let the trailer push(keep steers straight where they were, reduce spin on drives without creating torque, get traction,and then maximize pull) I always SMH when I see videos of experienced drivers who jack knife from touching brakes and attempting to countersteer. In a skid steering is pointless, all it will do is put you in a ditch if you do manage to regain pull, or worse force you to countersteer sharp once again, the other way, which can easily roll your trailer.
@@JL-co3es the kw automated seem to be the worst trucks imo (65 on pedal) Never forget that on average Volvo weigh almost 1000 pounds lighter too, making it easier to shift weight upwards towards the tractor, with slightly increased fuel economy(bonus $$)
Love how captions write vulva instead of volvo
I’m going to swift academy in VA this Monday, any tips or heads up? Also do you still work for swift and would you prefer a female or male mentor?
After you done your 200 hours with your mentor, can you go local? Or it has to be OTR?
yes you can do local (:
ur so cute!! 🥺
feels like you’re talking about your self☺️♥️
There are showers @ all of swift hubs.
So, after driving 200 hours yourself you are officially done with training? Or, after 4 full weeks? I would think the trainer should be allowing you to back and drive every opportunity. Approximately 70 hours a week you’d be done in 3 weeks. And, if I’m not getting the maximum time behind the wheel then what’s the point here?
you will need to complete a the full 200 hours if it takes you 5 weeks then it can take that long, but yes you should talk to your mentor that you want to maximize your hours so you can be done asap ! my mentor was a bit eh some days I Didn’t drive and some day’s I only drove for few hours so definitely try to work with ur mentor he has the power to let you finish quickly.
@@chez8239 I will be requesting a new mentor if I’m not being able to maximize my time behind the wheel! Thanks for bringing up the topic! I appreciate your videos!
@@rollinwiththeflow2174 my pleasure ! thank you for watching!(:
Thanks for a very real look at LIFE AS A NEWBE TRUCKER
i’m training w a swift mentor too rn 😭 i got 176 hours already and about to test out.
@trey johnson dude that’s great ! you’ll almost to become a solo! I’m upgrading in about a week from now.
i’m going on a dedicated account too
@trey johnson which account are you going to bro ? they offered me Kraft account that runs North west area, starting at 50cpm
yea they offered me kraft too but i don’t wanna go otr but my mentors in the costco home every night or other night and i’m tryna get on this one and if not the walmart one outta alabama.
dude yea my mentor is in costco acc too but not home every night, yea I heard walmart is great
Question brother, if there is a lot of trucks available, are you able to have a say in what you want? I am in school right now and get done in 3 weeks so im trying to plan ahead
‼️ Also I'm starting Swift in April with no experience I'm going to the school out here in Fontana I'm from Los Angeles, any pointers to give me a heads up & what should I be studying right now & what's the hardest to do \ deal with in trucking. Do they team you up with females too if your a male driver❓
That’s great man! all I can say right now is the school Isn’t really gonna teach u that much that u actually need once u become solo, none of the stuff they taught me was useful in the real world, everything in school is pretty straight forward and easy to understand no need to over think it trust👍 and as far as I know female mentors are for females only but if u prefer a girl to teach u then u can always request it, but they mostlikely put u with a dude unless u ask hope that helps.
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Hey man, how did Swift training in Fontana go? Are you still driving with Swift? Any suggestions or pointers before I apply to Swift Fontana training?
@@BW-kv9wj 📌nah after 2 weeks I got kicked outta swift April 16th - May 3rd 2021 at training for hitting a cone and breaking the plastic at the bottom of the front of the truck wasn't that bad & everybody was like that's petty some of their trainers was lazy & yelled like we was in football practice smh. Then a month later June 7th I went to crst their trainers are way better in my opinion I got my class A license with crst but I did not like otr with a partner at all & the money wasn't that good to be honest I quit that & found J.B. hunt local dedicated here in Los Angeles October 1st got my twic card so I can be on the ports & I have no complaints my sign on bonus was $15,000 & I'm off on weekends home every night im 5am -3pm get paid every Wednesday at least $1,000 when slow to 1,600 when the loads are coming dispatch & managers are cool & not on you I only pull 40s 45s & 20s no 53s to the ports & the i.E. 💯
@@MrBmelo1982 WOW. Thanks man. Did you take your test at CRST or did you go to the DMV for the test? I’m assuming there’s no contract at CRST or experience required? I’m the same way as you. I want to drive local, and be home a night. Will JB Hunt hire me out of trucking school with no experience? Also I have no convictions, no accidents or tickets in my record, but my license was previously suspended for a DUI arrest cuz I refused to give them blood or breath test. I won the case and DUI was dismissed and the judge sealed the arrest. I can legally say I’ve never been arrested. But my license shows that previous suspension for another 2 years until it drops off. But it’s not a conviction. I got lucky with this case and took it all the thru court. The judge threw it out. It was bad arrest and they had reason to stop me. The judge agreed and sealed the arrest. But my DMV show the suspension which sucks. Would JB Hunt hire me out of trucking school? I live in Orange County. My goal is to eventually haul fuel.
With Swift, is everything OTR long distance? Or can I do local routes and be home daily if I’m based out of Jurupa Valley, CA???
yes u can do local if thats what you want just gotta tell them from the jump(:
on my 3rd week, thanksgiving week had slow me down because that whole week we didnt went out, but i'm happy that our trips are long. hopefully i get done next week.
My mentor is deaf...I can't understand 90%of the stuff he says...nice guy tho (I think)
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Lmao
Thanks bro for the video, I applied with them last night. No experience I just got my cdl. The 200 hrs is between you and the trainer?
Good luck fam!(: and no 200 hours only yourself not when your mentor driving lol takes just about a month
Do you use an atlas for trip planning? And is the paperwork hard to do/ longing in the E-long if yo even do paperwork?
@whoismoreno Z71 no we do not use the actual paper, we just take notes for trip plan and put everything on truck gps, its pretty easy the more u do it (: and nice we come to dallas a lot !
Im starting my CDL class with swift in April. Hope it works out
Can you request to be local when your doing your otr training ? What can you do if your mentor isn’t really willing to teach you something
No I believe its only either regional or Otr, and you can always request a different mentor if its not working out between you and him/her
Did you get your class A through Swift or did you go to CDL School?
through swift (:
@@chez8239 is that good or bad, my son is considering getting CDL what are PROS and CONS of getting it through Swift
@@rollandsaxton I highly suggest to tell your son go to a private school instead because swift cost $6k vs private school cost around 2-3k and just apply to any company to get his feet wet 👍
@@chez8239 thank you so much. 🙏
My recruiter is taking forever to get back to me
you should probably try to contact swift directly instead of that recruiter because you can probably just have a different recruiter at this point
Will do, I went ahead and got my DOT exam. Hit me up on my TikTok bro Tigwelder25
Question so after you get you cdl you still have to take more test for swift or is that for the DMV
yes after you get your cdl u will be trained with a mentor after that you will be tested on ur skills and driving and also knowledge if you really learn what you need to learn with your mentor
How long are u stuck with ur mentor ?
@@chez8239 so it will take only 4 weeks of training if you have your cdl already?
How much did you make your first week and month?
I was only making 800-900 sometimes 1k😂 a week thats after taxes
@@chez8239 in california???
Does that first 50 hrs count towards your 200
yessir (:
Good looks fam
How many times did you get to go home during your training.
just once lol
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why are you wearing a mask if your alone in the truck??? Government coolaid drinker?
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Bro I have a question if you already have your license class a but no experience do you still have to go to school for a refresh or they just get you straight to the training?? Also do they still gave you a contract ?? Stay safe 🙏 thank you
no if you already have a class A license then you going straight to mentor’s training which takes a month riding on the road with that person until he/she signs you off to upgrade and get your own truck and be solo (: and also you wont have a contract if you got your own class A license so you can leave whenever you want whenever you think it’s time to move on (: hope I answered your questions (:
@@chez8239 thank you God bless you stay safe i subscribe to your channel i like your videos you traight up don't hide nothing and yes you did answer my question thank you champ 👍
Im 19 year old and im about to graduate. I think i wanna be a truck driver. Can you tell me what i need to do or whats the 10 top tips you can give a beginner ? Sorry for my english.
Be 21
Do they train with auto or manual?
Auto
‼️Did you decide yet on OTR or dedicated , & is good to have endorsements on your licence ❓
I end up doing dedicated because they offered me 50cpm and I get to go home on my 34 hour reset, & if your starting with swift endorsement arent really needed once u get ur experience u can always just get endorsements afterwards,
@@chez8239 thanks Bro
@@chez8239 is it still a 2 year contract with Swift ?
@@MrBmelo1982 1 year the school will be fully paid and if u decide to stay another year they will give all that money back that they charge u ! so its all up to you basically, hope that helps ! I would suggest stay with them for a year so u basically dont pay anything for the school and go with different company that will pay A LOT better !
@@chez8239 what if i already have my cdl? Do they lock you in a contract?
How many test you gotta take?
1 written 1 behind the wheel 1 pre trip
@@chez8239 include people come to swift with the cdl?
Did you have to pay for your training if yes .how much?
$6,000
@@chez8239 thanks
@@chez8239 I wonder if you could work and pay them?
@@caribbeantrucker9535 yes you can but working for 2 years with them with low pay is not worth staying
@@chez8239 thanks for that info
I’m from Dallas
How much do you get paid weekly?
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Why you curse? Talk normal like a human being
Fake title
I’m new to your page are you still driving for swift
he's not, he resigned from swift, they weren't even paying him $1,000/w and he said the home time was awful..
TRUCKIN INDUSTRY full of LIES #DONT get your CDL LICENSE