I don't know if you're seeing this, but I'm thinking about doing the Swift academy. Charlotte is 100 mi away from me, and I don't know of any other training locations closer to Asheville, but I can do Uber over there because Uber is really busy in Charlotte. I think training is Monday through Friday anyway. I'm honestly waiting on a call back from my local Ingles, since their distribution center is right around the corner for me, and I can get trained with them. But Swift is my next choice.
I'm at TLD and on otr and I'm home every weekend,great people but just started at 45 cents mile.thinking of bigger company like swift, thanks for video and God bless!
That's awesome. My best advice is to get on a dedicated account asap. And if it's not too late try to use my driver code as a reference! 457307 Goodluck
Im about done with academy, and my recruiter told me OTR reefer was where the money was at. I don't mind being out on the road for 3-4 weeks and being home 3-4 days, but I also heard that dedicated accounts like Walmart are also really good because its consistent and you aren't stuck waiting for drive leader to set you up with loads. Any input on that? Have you done OTR? Reefer only pays 1cpm more than dry van, but is it worth the hassel of the additional time and headache?
I make about 50k a year not driving, but work is drying up and I'm thinking about making the jump. I dont really want to do it for the same pay but with little to no home time. If I am to go otr and be away from my fam for weeks at a time, I want to make a substantial increase in income.
Like your videos, names VAN STALLINGS,LIVE IN SALISBURY, MARYLAND.I GOT MY CDL A IN 2021,WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE WENT to WERNER BUT CHANGED my mind, ENDED UP TRAINING at PERDUE TRANSPORTATION WITH A TANKER TRAINER FOR 4 MONTHS BUT MY WIFE HAD BACK SURGERY SO HAD TO LEAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HER,SO I APPLIED TO SWIFT TO GO TO RICHMOND,VA .YOU THINK I'LL HAVE ANY PROBLEM GETTING ON? SORRY FOR THIS BEING SO LONG.THANKS FOR ANY REMARKS.
You can call placement it really depends on where you live but at the same time you can get on a regional or dedicated even if your not living in the area
What happened to the uploads? I keep coming back across your channel and go into your channel and I be like oh wait... He dont upload anymore... I like your vids tho.
I work for a company I do team with a friend and we run a like from Columbus to Dallas and then to La then back to Dallas and Columbus we are out 4 days and home 3 days but we are hustling no time for shit and Have to drive 75 takes Like a day to get to Dallas and a day and half to La but there is always delays so it takes 4 days but I think otr is better about to switch because you never have time to rest
Thank you for the amazing content i’m new cdl holder and i was wondering what is the gps to use while driving the like the one that you have . can you make a video about that please
Hey bro. TY for all the knowledge. I finished orientation for Swift at the Syracuse, NY Terminal on Thursday. Meeting up with my Mentor on Monday. I do have one question. Swift doesn't mind you using a go pro on your head and talking to it while driving? They don't consider that distracted driving? And did you ask/talk to them about the filming? Appreciate it. New Sub here. 👊👍
Hey Brian; i live on long Island, I'm really considering joining a cdl training company. Anyway you can provide me with step by step information on the process? I know is a lot to ask. Taking that step would change my life significantly for the better. Have a good day
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 lol I just got to the part in the video where you mentioned getting a motorcycle to commute to the truck stop, shoulda finished the video first haha anyways thanks for the response, keep it up!
I just got done with my mentor got a load last night truck broke down got it back to the yard in Phoenix and then got a plane ticket home and go to salt lake next week and get a newer truck
Man I’ve done so much research the last few months… I’ve been thinking I’m dead set on CFI or ROEHL. After looking into swift today I think I’ve changed my mind.. it really seems like it’s completely your own choice to do otr, regional, dedicated or local?? Is that correct? Do you know what home time usually looks like for regional?
Dedicated 100% you can really maximize your time when you know where your going everyday. It isn't as fun as OTR but pays more depending on what accounts are near you and can possibly get you home weekly
@@bamboo8120 understandable, I believe it’s best for people that doesn’t have kids or a spouse like me for example lol, I should be getting on with it in a few weeks.
i work for swift , been driving since november 2021, eastern region fleet , looking to go dedicated , i live in lakeland fl any suggestions who i should reach out to? i just got an apartment so i’m trying to get a home every weekend minimum
I was going to start at CR England Monday found out I had a driving on a suspended license they denied me last minute as the bus was showing up. It'll be over 3 years old in September.will swift hire me??
They really check your 5 year MVD. Personally I had my license suspended 4 times but they were all from before 2017 so they didn’t care. Never a driving on suspended. Hope it works out for you
I know this comment is a year old, but for anyone poking around: top gun is a training program that selects the top 1-2 % of academy students for an additional week of training which will focus on advanced backing maneuvers. During that time the student becomes a full time employee, and will be getting paid. They will sleep in the sleeper of a truck right there at the terminal and also train on a simulator. The whole point is to take the best students and then train them more on backing to greatly reduce risk of accidents while backing. This also cuts the students mentorship time in half.
Love these pov videos bro. Looking forward to watch some of these. Drive safe!✌🏻
Thank you!
@19:35 Dedicated vs. OTR
Many thanks
@@johnbaron3070 sure thing
Love these video's. I'm joining Swift as well and I'm pretty excited about it. Start in a couple of days. 🙏
That's awesome welcome to the team
Im planning to go with swift too. Talked to them and told them I’ll be rdy to re-apply back in 2months
I don't know if you're seeing this, but I'm thinking about doing the Swift academy. Charlotte is 100 mi away from me, and I don't know of any other training locations closer to Asheville, but I can do Uber over there because Uber is really busy in Charlotte. I think training is Monday through Friday anyway. I'm honestly waiting on a call back from my local Ingles, since their distribution center is right around the corner for me, and I can get trained with them. But Swift is my next choice.
I'm at TLD and on otr and I'm home every weekend,great people but just started at 45 cents mile.thinking of bigger company like swift, thanks for video and God bless!
Can you do a video on backing, parallel parking etc?
Last week of my training I was on decaded I love it
I’m goin to school this week keep videos comin good stuff
Awesome! Use my driver code as a reference! 457307
Going to Swift driver qualification tomorrow I’m coming straight out of driving school
That's awesome. My best advice is to get on a dedicated account asap. And if it's not too late try to use my driver code as a reference! 457307 Goodluck
Im about done with academy, and my recruiter told me OTR reefer was where the money was at.
I don't mind being out on the road for 3-4 weeks and being home 3-4 days, but I also heard that dedicated accounts like Walmart are also really good because its consistent and you aren't stuck waiting for drive leader to set you up with loads.
Any input on that? Have you done OTR?
Reefer only pays 1cpm more than dry van, but is it worth the hassel of the additional time and headache?
I make about 50k a year not driving, but work is drying up and I'm thinking about making the jump. I dont really want to do it for the same pay but with little to no home time. If I am to go otr and be away from my fam for weeks at a time, I want to make a substantial increase in income.
Can you talk about y’all health insurance and how much that costs a month? Thanks
Great Videos. Very Informative.
Like your videos, names VAN STALLINGS,LIVE IN SALISBURY, MARYLAND.I GOT MY CDL A IN 2021,WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE WENT to WERNER BUT CHANGED my mind, ENDED UP TRAINING at PERDUE TRANSPORTATION WITH A TANKER TRAINER FOR 4 MONTHS BUT MY WIFE HAD BACK SURGERY SO HAD TO LEAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HER,SO I APPLIED TO SWIFT TO GO TO RICHMOND,VA .YOU THINK I'LL HAVE ANY PROBLEM GETTING ON? SORRY FOR THIS BEING SO LONG.THANKS FOR ANY REMARKS.
You probably won't have any issues. Try to use my driver code for a reference if they let you . 457307 thanks!
Great vid. Does swift give you the choice to drive regional or otr after school?
You can call placement it really depends on where you live but at the same time you can get on a regional or dedicated even if your not living in the area
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 do u happen to know which accounts are no touch freight?
What happened to the uploads? I keep coming back across your channel and go into your channel and I be like oh wait... He dont upload anymore... I like your vids tho.
How the trailer and pre trips
I work for a company I do team with a friend and we run a like from Columbus to Dallas and then to La then back to Dallas and Columbus we are out 4 days and home 3 days but we are hustling no time for shit and Have to drive 75 takes Like a day to get to Dallas and a day and half to La but there is always delays so it takes 4 days but I think otr is better about to switch because you never have time to rest
Thank you for the amazing content i’m new cdl holder and i was wondering what is the gps to use while driving the like the one that you have . can you make a video about that please
Hey bro. TY for all the knowledge. I finished orientation for Swift at the Syracuse, NY Terminal on Thursday. Meeting up with my Mentor on Monday. I do have one question. Swift doesn't mind you using a go pro on your head and talking to it while driving? They don't consider that distracted driving? And did you ask/talk to them about the filming? Appreciate it. New Sub here. 👊👍
They like the good exposure and it is hands free. They liked my buddy bennydrives and actually got him to Phoenix for a live interview
Hey Brian; i live on long Island, I'm really considering joining a cdl training company. Anyway you can provide me with step by step information on the process? I know is a lot to ask. Taking that step would change my life significantly for the better. Have a good day
I am 18 & I already paid off my House!!
Do you get to park the truck at your home overnight or do you have to park in like a designated lot and drive home?
Currently I'm parking at a truckstop a mile from my house so sometimes I walk home and sometimes my wife picks me up
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 lol I just got to the part in the video where you mentioned getting a motorcycle to commute to the truck stop, shoulda finished the video first haha anyways thanks for the response, keep it up!
Dedicated dfiver has most time home on the week and do they have weekends home too or not
It all depends on the account each one is different
What dedicated run are you on? And what's your average pay check? I'll be at the Memphis academy next Monday. Be safe out there.
My take home pay ranges from 700 to 1k a week. This is take home after med insurance dental etc. I'm currently on a chep dedicated route
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 is that with the 1k guaranteed weekly offer they have active?
What are the dedicated hours on average for you? Like what time did you usually leave in the morning and what time did you get home
I like to start at 3am so I can get home around 2-3pm
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 that actually sounds awesome man, you liking those hours?
I just got done with my mentor got a load last night truck broke down got it back to the yard in Phoenix and then got a plane ticket home and go to salt lake next week and get a newer truck
Well hopefully you'll get a better truck
Thanks- just subscribed! Start training with Swift soon in Virginia 🤙🏻
Awesome welcome to the family
When you say a thousand a week do mean take home pay or before taxes
Hey bud, do you get the CDL when you’re otr training or after?
Man I’ve done so much research the last few months… I’ve been thinking I’m dead set on CFI or ROEHL. After looking into swift today I think I’ve changed my mind.. it really seems like it’s completely your own choice to do otr, regional, dedicated or local?? Is that correct? Do you know what home time usually looks like for regional?
Honestly it really depends on where you live
good job
Hello...i am swift student...whats better account to do...OTR or dedicated..? I am in otr training wich of one is better hometime and money..?
Dedicated 100% you can really maximize your time when you know where your going everyday. It isn't as fun as OTR but pays more depending on what accounts are near you and can possibly get you home weekly
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 thanks for the information..
how long did you have to be with a mentor ? i have drove for schneider for 2 months OTR , long story , I'll share if you wish .
How much is"good money'?
Grossing around 1200 to 1500 a week and home every night just about
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 do you drive a day cab?
@@robertj6577 no some people on this account do but I do not. Every once in awhile I end up stuck somewhere else
So I’m thinking of joining swift once I move to North Carolina. Do you know how many questions are on the test ?
Did you ever get into it?
@@HereIzMatty95 no bro I just became a diesel tech out here. I don’t think it’s worth making money and being away from family tbh
@@bamboo8120 understandable, I believe it’s best for people that doesn’t have kids or a spouse like me for example lol, I should be getting on with it in a few weeks.
Well I guess I can’t work for Swift because I definitely not going to drive a Freightliner truck
i work for swift , been driving since november 2021, eastern region fleet , looking to go dedicated , i live in lakeland fl any suggestions who i should reach out to? i just got an apartment so i’m trying to get a home every weekend minimum
Call placement I know they run a dedicated water route that you can be home every weekend or 2 days a week
@OwnleyOTRTrucking what account are you currently on?
I’ll be goin there soon Virginia
Shouldnt run cruise control in rain.
I was going to start at CR England Monday found out I had a driving on a suspended license they denied me last minute as the bus was showing up. It'll be over 3 years old in September.will swift hire me??
I got my commercial permit and a year certification
I'm not sure buddy get your stuff straightened out then call a recruiter and ask them
It's straight just a small town that tryed to screw me over a while back it drop off in September
@@will78 well call a recruiter hopefully they will get you in buddy u wish you the best of luck tho
They really check your 5 year MVD. Personally I had my license suspended 4 times but they were all from before 2017 so they didn’t care. Never a driving on suspended. Hope it works out for you
What is Swift Top Gun program? How do you get to do it? Im a new driver for Swift. Thanks.
From what I heard the top gun program is a simulation for drivers that have a hard time with their mentors and need extra help
I know this comment is a year old, but for anyone poking around: top gun is a training program that selects the top 1-2 % of academy students for an additional week of training which will focus on advanced backing maneuvers. During that time the student becomes a full time employee, and will be getting paid. They will sleep in the sleeper of a truck right there at the terminal and also train on a simulator.
The whole point is to take the best students and then train them more on backing to greatly reduce risk of accidents while backing. This also cuts the students mentorship time in half.
Marry Christmas
What kind of truck did they put you in?
Freightliner cascadia
How long was it until you got your own truck?
It took about a month but it went by pretty quick
How did you get your Guarantee
As long as you join during the promotion then you'll get it. If not you'll have to talk to your driver leader
Can u talk abou the upgrade at swift
Not too much to talk about you finish with your mentor take a test. choose your truck and head on out
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 so they let you pick your truck ?
What's your CPR as dedicated rookie driver?
Cpr? Did you mean cpm? Is .54 cpm as a company driver. Today I got paid 960 take home. After health insurance etc
Are you paid during the academy?
Check out my next video talking about the academy. But short answer is no
All of it
R u still at swift
Can confirm 👍
What school did you go to?
Swift academy in Memphis Tennessee
@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 wats ur name?
I went there also
.... let's see that picture...
It has been too long what picture lol
#TeamCarson definitely better at backing than Ben 😂
Don’t let your husband tell you lies
Dont go otr you wont make any money.. go dedicated thats where the money is
Know what I mean
😂😂