I QUIT SWIFT 😓 | POV my last load | Trucking Life 

Swift is a company for starters, rookies. Swift is to get experience then move on to better things.

I’m proud of you for doing what you have to for yourself. Always remember anything under 1000 a week is robbery

I feel like truck drivers should be getting paid a minimum of 2K a week . Without truck drivers the world wouldn't run.

people make fun of me for being a truck driver and they make fun of other truck drivers, I simply just remind them that the food on their plate and the clothes on their back were delivered across the country from somewhere by a truck driver who was away from his or her family for months on end

Good for you bro! Don’t let these companies take advantage of you. Anything under $1200 a week is garbage even for local. Glad to see you moving up, good luck! 👍

Congratulations man ! I’m proud of u. I’m lost in life rn I’m a senior getting out of highschool and I’m 19 knowing school isn’t for me. This channel has really tunneled me in and inspired me to get into trucking

Swift is to get your experience. Soon as you’re comfortable, then yeah, it’s time to move forward with your career. 🤙🏾

30:25 Yeah, but the problem is, most companies want you to have AT LEAST 1 year driving experience.. You also need your CDL in order to even be considered for those jobs.. That’s what makes companies like Swift worth it, to get your CDL training and experience, not their pay. You got EXTREMELY lucky because of your videos, that’s not gonna happen for every driver out there.

Good for you bro that’s not enough money for you to be out away from home. My first year I was clearing a grand take home everyweek and I’m a regional driver. This year I’m going to hit 100k! There’s money to be made!

Swift is an internet meme for a reason. Good luck in your move and stay safe.

Do your research. Everyone hiring is saying what you want to hear.

Channel is blowing the heck up! As of filming you hit 3 k and a day later your over 5! My man your amazing and I'm glad you moved on to better things

I did OTR for 1 year. And then worked for Fedex for a year. Currently do food service and love it. Paid by the hour and home every day. 4 day work week with 3 days off. I average anywhere from $80k-$100k per year depending on how hard I work. Should definitely look into it.

Whatever benefits you best brother!!!

All Swift drivers should quit you're carrying load's that pay $2500 and you're getting $430. Add up the 70 hour clock most drivers are making $10-$20/hr with no OT. Which is pathetic if you have a CDL. Swift takes care of their hourly employees not drivers

Congrats man I had only planned on being with Swift long enough for the experience to land a better paying local job myself so in 6 months time hopefully will be in a better place too! waiting for my mentor atm but to you I say GOODLUCK!

Whatever puts more money in ur pockets and makes you happy keeps me watching bro 👊🏽👍🏾

Sorry to see you go, but if you ever change your mind let us know. Be safe out there, driver.

I think the mega carriers pay so little because they take such a risk, they take on new drivers who are definitely going to have accidents, sometimes they have to be trained. I think you did the right thing you got some experience with the mega carrier and now that you have experience you going to get paid what you deserved. Good luck to you brother

I worked for FedEx Freight for 5 years with the last year and a half as a driver. Personal situations at home made me have to figure out how to make more money. I went from $800 a week with a P&D job to $2k+ a week at a small OTR company. I went from being home everyday and barely making it by to actually being able to support my family of 5, able to see the country and even bring them with me sometimes. I didn’t wanna leave FedEx Freight one bit but sometimes you gotta do what’s best for you and your family.

I quit Swift after training and had to run away before they could put me in a truck.

Congrats on the new job. You made 1 major mistake and that was listening to the recruiter. They will lie to you so bad. Otr only makes money when out. Me and my girl team drive and we go out for 1-2 months and come home for a week if we want too

You inspired me to want to get my cdl I just got to stop smoking tree and that’s very very hard but I drive forklifts now and hear a lot from the drivers can’t wait keep grinding brother

Hey chez you inspired me to want to start trucking and my stepdads military buddy is a trucker with his mom and dad's company I'm gonna try to talk to him to see if he will train me with the company

I was going to quit cause my checks were little doing regional so I’m local with swift now and home daily this guy said he clears 1400$ a week after taxes

I left Swift for the same reasons: low pay, and lack of home time. Their "academy" costs are outrageous. I paid around $2,500.00, back in 2005. And when hard pressed for drivers, they will not charge anything. I stayed on until my loan was paid off, then I found a better job. I took a vacation, and was hired by the first truck driving company that I applied for. Remember, if things don't work out, you can always return to Swit.

Hard work Meng, it will ALWAYS pay off, you are gonna get paid what you are worth man! Everybody's gotta put in a bit of time, show you are a hard worker and then the rewards will come with time. Keep on with the good vids and the positive attitude man!!

I've been with Swift for 7 months. Costco dedicated account out of Sumner, WA. Every 34 has been at home. From the very beginning I have not been afraid to tell the planner or my driver leader "no".

Thanks so much for this video Chez. Been watching you from the beginning and you have inspired me to make my decision to become a driver. I am going to school within the next month and I was going to follow you and go with Swift, but after this video I will stay away from Swift. Home time and money is just as important as the company keeping their word on your home time which they didn't keep their word with the 34 resets at home. Plenty of local jobs around me now hiring recent grads, luckily. Thanks for the videos brother and keep em up please. Best of luck with your new job!! Safe travels my friend.

That's my company at 0:55 parked on your right. You can't go wrong with GP Transco. One of the top three highest paying dryvan OTR companies in the US. BTW, I started at Swift with the Veteran scholarship program for free CDL schooling. Plus, I made over $50k my first year there but I could have made more if I didn't take so much time off. Started in 2015. Nowadays I'm sure $50k per year is average at Swift. Lol.

I quit smoking 4 months ago so I could start truck driving school and do the 1 year thing. Waiting til it’s 100% out my hair. I did a send off hair test last week. still had a tiny bit in my hair. (Was a heavy smoker daily use) So once I get it completely out I’m signing up and starting trucking school I’ll be going to kllm but it’ll be about the same pay as swift. I plan on riding that year out. Get the experience. The free schooling. And find a smaller company we’re I could make double from kllm/swift. You def inspired me to keep motivated and stay clean to move on with my life and start a career. Glad you found a better company to go to and it’s fantastic your channel is taking off. I’m def gonna get into making videos like you when I start off trucking. Going to the school, orientation, getting a truck,….etc. keep up the great work and stay safe out there brother! Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to stay clean ❤️💯

Met this guy at a truck stop, didn't know he was a RU-vidr at the time, nice enough guy. Hope it works out for him.

Swift experience will differ. I run out of Los Lunas, NM on a Walmart account. I average 2900-3000 miles a week and making .63CPM, and I’ve only been driving for7 months. My average take home is 1400-1700 a week. If you’re not driving, you not making money. How many miles a week are you running?

Another great video man... Thank you very much for the personal insights and honesty... I'm not even done watching this video yet and I'm excited to see your next few videos and see what the difference in pay is and see how much happier the new company makes you... Much love brotha

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i was always loyal to every single company/companies that i've been working with!!!! then over the years...I've learned look after yourself first, not the company coz we are just a number!!!

The reason why the system around these major trucking companies sucks is to get newbies in the door. They have the money to cover for your first year or two rookie mistakes. You need to start small and learn and work hard. Then you get to reap the rewards from all the knowledge you gained in those first year or two.

Congratulations on the new job. The reason these companies pay so little, and get away with it is because they're giving you an opportunity that nobody else would. It's a give and take. They give you the experience, and you give them your sanity lol.

I’m glad you’re leaving / left swift. I watched your 3 month review. I thought , damn my husband started out making more 20 yrs ago. Of course he doesn’t work for Swift and never has. I couldn’t believe how low your pay was.

Good luck bro, stay safe, I'll keep you posted if I have questions, thanks man

Thanks for this video, man! I feel sad seeing you leave & happy for your opportunity too 👏 I actually transferred terminals to get more work! My new DL is amazing. I’m making double what I did at the last terminal, so I really get what you’re saying. I’m gonna work out my year & reassess at that point. Good luck to you!

I agree with you bud. I started off at Swift and numerous times I sat for two weeks at terminals waiting for my DM to dispatch me loads. I nagged the DM and never got a response back. I got offered to work for Ozark and that is where I’m going next week. Keep up the videos man. You do a great job. 👍👍👍👍

Good thing about CDL work, you'll never go hungry, unless you choose to..... Looking forward to see what the new company brings ya 👍 Ain't no shame in changing companies, some places are only temporary until you find what fits you best. I remember you mentioned you wanted to be a pilot as well, it's the same way there on the commercial side. That's what I went to school for and what drove me away from it. Besides the costs, it's all about the contacts you get while you work your way up I used to drive Uber and Lyft for 5 years in Florida. You can make money, but a lot of these drivers don't account maintenance, fuel, etc... So they don't really know their real numbers. Don't believe the hype. Not too many are making top dollar. It's great when it's great. But Uber and Lyft are paying 53 cents a mile in a lot of the big cities and it's not consistent in some cities. You can have a $50 week or a $1000 week depending on your grind, and assuming the surge pricing is good in the area. That's when it pays to drive events and stuff. Have some show their taxes 😉 many are in the red for a reason. If they can't show an actual profit, they aren't actually making money lol a lot have this mindset that if they have spending money it means they are making money...... nope! Business 101 lol. the ones making money are the ones referring people to get the bonuses and strictly driving during surge periods. The rest are one breakdown away from losing it all. I stopped driving for them when 100 mile trips which used to make me a lot, started only making $50 or less. Add deadhead miles on top if you end up out of your area, those 53 cents go down to 26 cents lol

Only using swift for experience I saved up 250k I could buy a truck but I wanna drive a bit first before I get a truck and lease onto a company like Amazon or something.

This makes me so glad I got a federal grant to pay for a private cdl school and not be tied to a company.

Congratulations and wish you all the best in your future driving career. I'm happy for you.

Just finally finished up the video and did want to say one thing. The pay under 1yr for a brand new otr I can understand to a point. Unsure if they self insure but I’m sure they do. An example of this is on my quotes. This is Louisiana. No cdl experience 1 year insurance on my own truck is $64500. After 2 years it would currently be around $11700. They do have to make up expected payout costs on insurance. But after 6 months or a year I do completely agree it should be higher.

I am happy that you are moving on to bigger and better things. I did the same as you; I worked for Swift for 2 months after my training and decided to work for a small company as well. Hope everything works out for you.

So glad for your new job, trust me it's was the same In the UK, all the big companies wanna pay less, but now cause of the UK driver shortage the wages are a lot better now

That's valid bro.. can't wait to see a new pov with that small company

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Always remember the squeaky wheel gets the oil. And the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

You absolutely right, these mega companies do take advantage of new drivers. I think all new drivers should start of at least .65cpm or .70cpm, just the fact that you leaving your family behind for weeks at a time, and be out on the road, anything can happen to you while driving

When your realize the fuel line isnt moving

Bruh i feel your pain, this video hits home. Im going on 6 months otr with crst , although crst does have a little better pay rate than swift. Im still not seeing the money. I was making the same if not more at my old job and that just disappoints me. Ive only made 1k a week 3 different times in the almost 6 months ive been here but anyways Congrats on that new job though, i know i wouldn't pass it up either lol, stay safe out there brother.

Get your endorsements and go local. Twice as much money.

Great news, man. Glad you’re going to get home more snd see your family more! Can’t wait to see more with the new company!

There u go bro !! U motivated me to be a truck driver . Got my Permit, going to School now next month 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Nothing wrong with long videos it gives you something to drive to

I've been watching your videos for about a month, and I felt this was going to happen. Good luck with your new opportunity. You will be fine.

I enjoy watching your videos. I used to be with Swift too, I did my training & everything, was set to go out on my own, but I didn’t do it, I felt like it wasn’t worth it. Seeing and hearing about the pay, so I took a leap of faith, and now I’m working local for a company I used to work for, as a cook! They welcomed me with open arms. And now time is flying and I’m making good money. Follow your gut man, I did, and I’m happy where I’m at.

Thanks for your input and showing that beautiful view!!

I am a former Swift driver, they kicked me out just one month I drove for them, the reason was I made a small mistake which I did not report to them right away when it happened...even thought their process for new driver take long time and paper works...I try to do my best to do the job, reefer job, dedicated line, work hard, drive in night time from 2 am in the morning until finish 11 hours driving next day...they kick me out without care about how hard I do the job...

You should mention where you are driving thru more often, it helps the viewer experience the trip better, when you came down 97 i was hoping youd mention the cities, was that dorris ca where the weigh station was?

I feel you my boy, I’m ready to leave swift too! I just gotta find the right company in the east coast

u need a compact weed sprayer. spray on before u fuel (dish wash&water mix) after u fueled everything soaked in THAT SPRAY CAN ALSO HELP CHECK AIR TIRES NG LEAKS

If its a detour from a road closure or anything out of your control just call your dispatch and they'll update your miles so you get paid accurately

I don’t where your from bro but here in the Bay Area CA Republic Services is hiring starting at $28 an hour for drivers

if you can get into ups driving trailers, i think starting pay is 35 an hour, no on road 24/7 unless youre in a sleeper truck which i think starting rate is .71 a mile

There is a shortage of drivers. It's a trucker's market, if you don't like your employer, you can get a job tomorrow with another company fairly easy and many truckers do this.

Congrats ! Hope Everything is still going Good!

I just started with prime...im taking home 1250 bucks on average every week after taxes as a solo driver. 53-54 cpm incl all bonuses.

Damn bro, what you say is true. This is my 3rd week working for swift. My 1st day out I spent the night on the freeway without diesel and a/c because they blocked my comdata card and then I got sent to florida without another load out and got stuck for 2 weeks! I'm finally on my way back home. My 1st check was only $260. They lied about the $1,000/wk garuanteed

What’s happing man? Always do what’s best for you. I’m a new driver for OTR with a mega. I get $325 a day. Only been doing it for just over a week. My truck is not the best but it pulls well and it’s a 10 speed, love the truck. Newer would be great but this will do. I do mostly drop and hook (Walmart trailers). Watching people from swift and CR England I’m so glad I got on with this company. Head up and one foot in front of the other.

Good luck on your new company don't stop for no one

Mira lo thats awesome. When life gives you lemons, its up to you to walk through the door bro.

I had to watch a Swift ad before this video 😆

Hell, I want to quit my job for more than that. 1k a week is 750 a week after taxes. That would be ok back in the 70's.

Just subbed! Great content. Good luck in your change of jobs!

What does Swift stand for see what I f***** up today

This is great news bro. 👏 are you going to making videos at the new company once you get settled in ?

Yes bro ,you finally turn on lights .thats a sistem at all... Only numbers,not soul.. I wish you luck,and clear roads...

Congratulations on your new job! Wish you the best...

You made the right decision. I left my first trucking job after 6 months. I made more money driving Uber/Lyft 😂. I’m at a smaller company now and I really like it here!

I’m so glad to see this video 🙏🏽 What you recommend to start with as a complete beginner are Private schools quicker??

I work for SWIFT, like you said the Driver Managers and staff are good. The system at SWIFT isn't productive for drivers. You have to find the good jobs at SWIFT, they won't find it for you. The pay sucks, unless you find a good Dedicated Account. Then Home Time with SWIFT is horrible, Planners care as your just a number. Used to be a battle to get home and rarely on 34s. Now I'm making good money with SWIFT, and I'm home everyday. I hope things work out for you. It seem like it is who you know with SWIFT.

Brother. Nothing out of the ordinary. Allot of starters carriers.Such as SWIFT. Drivers are way under pay. Mainly because their drivers are new to the game and they need somewhere to start. But take what a recruiter tells you with a grain of salt. Their main objective is to put butts in the trucks. You can get good info from drivers. Now some drivers like to only see the negatives and vice versa. So just do your research. Stay strong brother.

So excited for this one

I'm proud of you Chez. I've been binge watching your videos lol I'm about to start with Swift and they are funding my CDL School tuition if I sign a contract with them but I don't plan on staying with them the entire year. What happened when you left early as far as paying back your tuition? I hear horror stories about how they're able to hold your CDL or block you from getting jobs.

I'm getting my CDL right now and this is the week the recruiters come. I used that 3 mo video to ask them if they would do the same and how bad I wanted to reach into your video and hug you then sock it to Swift. I'm so glad you did that video as you're bringing awareness to the rest of us. I hope your new company treats you like the Rockstar you are.

Swift as a company has gotten much better. But they have some really low pay. In all honesty Chez as an entry level/beginner truck drive you SHOULD be making at least $1,100-$1,500 a week. I am going to enter OTR soon. We have DSW here in Tucson right at the swift yard off valencia, and wilmot. It might be good if I go into them because of the home time benefits I receive and the loads I get to choose. DSW is a contractor for swift, who I hope pay around what I should be making, but if not I'll go to Schneider and deal with forced loads. I at least know I will make what I should be.

If you live in California haul milk it’s big money guaranteed work 365 days a year never stops I take home 6k-7k a month depending on how much I want to work home every night of course unless you work nights but home every day sleep in my own bed and weekend’s off

Congratulations. God is good all the time. I’m a swifty too. My experience has been a bit better than yours, but definitely don’t plan at being here forever either. After you learn what you have to, being your own boss is the way to go!

I respect your video and the information you talked about. I am about to start my career with a mega carrier next week. One of the draws was going through their driving school to get my CDL. Do you think that for new drivers our expectations are just to high. I understand where I’m going and what I will be dealing with. I get that the pay won’t be great, trucks might not be the best and I may not get everything I’m promised. I get that and I accept that. The trade off for me is I’m getting my CDL, getting some experience and making myself more valuable to a better company who would not have hired me if I had done this. This mega carrier is giving me that opportunity and I am thankful. I think that if my expectations were too high then I’m just setting myself to fail. This is the first step and I’m willing to pay my dues. Stater companies are called that for a reason. Good luck glad your bettering yourself. Congratulations

Thank u 🙏🏽 for this video. I’m in school and swift came talk to us and talked a lot of the good stuff obviously. But after this video no to swift ! Thank you

Don’t forget the Hazards my guy

My boy Chez, you've been missed. Man, I regret subbing to you early on. Recently just found your channel and let me say this (I rarely say these words): "The amount of effort and the content is really dang excellent." And yes, don't expect anything good from mega carriers expect the odd one out two. Don't like a job, MOVE!!! There is no reason to gripe about a job when you can find something better. Remember: Life, family, and health is number one. Money is number two. NEVER EVER MAKE MONEY THE NUMBER ONE IN LIFE!!! IT'LL LEAD TO BIG TROUBLES DOWN THE ROAD! If you can't support yourself not your family, then of course change jobs. Sorry for the rant BUT is an important one.

You've got to do what's best for you. Good luck.

Unless you get real lucky, you have to go with a mega carrier at first. Like you said you're a rookie you are not going to make a lot your first to second years. Hard to get water into the mountains because mountains dont have plumbing. Don't worry about the trees. Plants grow back but unfortunately it will take decades to fully recover 😣 Cold air bruises fruit that's why they don't transport them in reefers. I didnt know that until my gf told me lol

Please tell heartland to move TF OUT THE WAY 😂😂😂😂😂