The Shocking Truth Behind My Return to Swift Transportation

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2024

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  • @user-xc6su5sf4x
    @user-xc6su5sf4x Před 8 měsíci +9

    Trucker Doc, Hey brotha....i been rollin with Swift since May, 2001. Have done company and Owner Operator operating out of HQ Phoenix, AZ. Currently shooting this message from our home here in the Philippines, came back to the island with a stack of cash this past July to do some amazing renovations on our home. Will be back to AZ Swift to jump back in my truck. Swift has been one heck of a company and have always treated me right....even when i deployed for a year with the Army for Operation Enduring Freedom. So ill be back in Phoenix this coming January 3rd week and back on the road. Great Video Doc....!

  • @grovedwayne390
    @grovedwayne390 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I had to chain 1 time in my 10 year career. West of Denver Colorado. Most of the truckers didn't know how to chain, but I learned by watching a CZcams video while chaining. It wasn't hard, but I still didn't feel safe going down that mountain. I will never chain again. ⛓️ Just pull over 😊

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci

      Same here only chained once and will not do it again

    • @user-dx8kg3gv7b
      @user-dx8kg3gv7b Před měsícem

      I I just throw some socks on

  • @dmallard7
    @dmallard7 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’m a new subscriber! These days you have to do what’s best for you and your family. I currently do flatbed for a company out of the Chicago area. Last year, the pay was .65 but after the market started to decline he dropped the pay to .50 now .55. I’m working way harder and I’ve only seen one paycheck since I came back in May that was over $2600. I’m getting ready to go do reefer for a while.

    • @BulletBoyGaming
      @BulletBoyGaming Před 7 měsíci

      There is no Pay drop once you agreed to work for them for a specific amount. Drivers like you give the green light to these dam companies to treat us horrible because they will mostly stay. Who tf would stay with a company after they cut your profits by .15ċ. You must have horrible driving record to deal with that.

  • @lfdtravels
    @lfdtravels Před 6 měsíci +1

    Im thinking about cominb back myself. This is inspiring 4 real 🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @kevinouimet1392
    @kevinouimet1392 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Trucking is what you make of it …. I think if you’re on your game you can make decent money 💵… managing everything… sleep 🛌 time clocks ⏰ even phone ☎️ time !!!!!

  • @sadebattiste7133
    @sadebattiste7133 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I left swift wasn’t making good money and I was doing local then freight was always low so I’m with a FedEx contractor OTR I love it then always had break downs with swift and nothing ever got fixed

  • @HunnitGran
    @HunnitGran Před 2 měsíci +1

    How much lease pay per mile

  • @CoSlo24
    @CoSlo24 Před 4 měsíci

    Good informative video. Stay healthy and safe driver. Much success to u

  • @jeremiasgaldiano963
    @jeremiasgaldiano963 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good information big dawg.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @SL5Logisticsllc
    @SL5Logisticsllc Před 10 měsíci +1

    You should have given NOVALINES a call

  • @ThreeMinutesofTruth71
    @ThreeMinutesofTruth71 Před 11 měsíci +1

    10 4 looking at swift now , thinking of making that move

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I’m glad I came back to be honest man If u wanna run they will definitely run u

  • @Rock2realg
    @Rock2realg Před 7 měsíci

    Im coming back to Swift this week, what is the take home pay looking like now? Last i was there, i did northeast percentage 65%, never took home less than 2k a week unless i went home

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 7 měsíci

      I know with OTR you can make at least 18 to 2300 on 27 to 3000 miles

  • @whitepickettfencesllchandy8716
    @whitepickettfencesllchandy8716 Před 8 měsíci +1

    disregard my last message. I thought this was a TMC video. I'll watch.

  • @user-tc6or7hk5i
    @user-tc6or7hk5i Před 8 měsíci

    I like to know on there pay and fuel discount

  • @rodney5037
    @rodney5037 Před 2 měsíci

    Hey I’m speaking with a recruiter now about leasing and she’s telling me that Swift doesn’t do walk away leases, is that true?
    If so, How do you get out of the contract if you’re unhappy?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 2 měsíci

      As far as i know it’s walk away i did twice but u may have a balance depending on conditions of truck. And ask i did was drop it off at a turn in location

  • @user-tc6or7hk5i
    @user-tc6or7hk5i Před 8 měsíci

    I got 20 years I never chained up time to park

  • @hawksbill8085
    @hawksbill8085 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I’m about to switch to swift and I’m thinking of doing the lease. Do i half to go company first? I’ve got five years OTR experience. I just want to know who and what I should be asking about going on as a lease operator

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci +1

      No you can go straight to lease

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci +1

      When you apply ask for Justin Muniz, tell him that Reggie sent you he’ll get you right

  • @jerlandmack3026
    @jerlandmack3026 Před 6 měsíci

    Are you currently working for them I'm trying to get on board with them now

  • @zoegreen2147
    @zoegreen2147 Před 5 měsíci

    Hey Doc, do Swift has manual T-680 available for Leasing Owner Operator Purchase?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 5 měsíci

      No swift doesn’t lease manuals

  • @jahknoxx5539
    @jahknoxx5539 Před 2 měsíci

    What company was that flatbed company with the best training?

  • @whitepickettfencesllchandy8716

    Your intro video is not TMC. No red trucks

  • @Supertrucker66
    @Supertrucker66 Před 3 měsíci

    So what’s your average bring home ?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 3 měsíci

      I don’t work at Swift anymore

  • @DarrkMane
    @DarrkMane Před 11 měsíci

    What is your truck governed at if leasing? I talked to a lease operator saying he was running @ 80, no cap. He lying?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci

      I will say this Swift governs their owner operator trucks 68 on crew 72 on the pedal. Ol buddy probably got his turned up. Or he cappin

    • @DarrkMane
      @DarrkMane Před 11 měsíci

      @@TruckerDoc How's the freight running for you operators? I'm company, thinking on leasing but real worried about the current economy right now.

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I just came back last week and they been keeping me running but I’ve built relationships from the last time I was here and I don’t turn down anything

    • @xadrian32able
      @xadrian32able Před 10 měsíci

      My trainer truck had pedal at 75 and cruse at 70

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci

      @@xadrian32able yeah, he got his shit turned up

  • @Supertrucker66
    @Supertrucker66 Před 7 měsíci

    Do you have a load board? Or they dispatch you as a lease

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 7 měsíci

      They dispatch you they are working on a Load Board tho

    • @Supertrucker66
      @Supertrucker66 Před 7 měsíci

      @@TruckerDoc you have options. Or is it forced

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 7 měsíci

      @@Supertrucker66 you can decline loads if you don’t want to take them

    • @Supertrucker66
      @Supertrucker66 Před 7 měsíci

      @@TruckerDoc how long do you stay out? What’s your avg weekly revenue lately

    • @SalsHQ
      @SalsHQ Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@TruckerDoc YOU GOTTA DECLINE NEW YORK CITY & CHICAGO 🗑️😂

  • @jenarofaison203
    @jenarofaison203 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Did you have to put $500 down to get a new truck?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci +1

      No

    • @jenarofaison203
      @jenarofaison203 Před 10 měsíci

      Ok cool. Starting with the pretty soon. Is there any I should know about leasing with swift?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@jenarofaison203 the main thing that I would say would be that you’re going to have ups and downs but as long as you’re showing them that you’re willing to run, they will run you I just completed a 4300 mile week last week. I’m going to do a settlement video on that but just show them that you’re willing to run.

    • @jenarofaison203
      @jenarofaison203 Před 10 měsíci

      Ok bet! Do you have a email or contact info so that I can keep In contact or have questions. New subscriber! Will be waiting more videos.

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci

      @@jenarofaison203 truckerdoc92@gmail.com

  • @eddiemoon5317
    @eddiemoon5317 Před 5 měsíci

    show them numbers bro.

  • @uptownfragrance6148
    @uptownfragrance6148 Před 11 měsíci

    How much is the payment a week

  • @Maka-kk5oc
    @Maka-kk5oc Před 11 měsíci

    Why not go to Portland?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci

      Wanted to go east so I can go home for a cpl days

    • @purpleyeti705
      @purpleyeti705 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Also because oregon is the only non ifta state and nobody wants to pay 300 dollar permit plus puc tax. That eats into your profit like crazy

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 8 měsíci

      @@purpleyeti705 hell yeah it does

    • @purpleyeti705
      @purpleyeti705 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @TruckerDoc hey bro, i just wanted to say thanks for uploading. I'm fixing to flip my volvo to an fx lease, and it's hard to find positive swift content, much less swift lease content. So thanks bro

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@purpleyeti705 I’ll be coming out with more content soon

  • @logisticsnetworkusa
    @logisticsnetworkusa Před 10 měsíci

    Melton says they have lots of miles. I guess not ?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci +1

      No they do not I still got friends there that say they only averaging like 1800 miles a week

    • @logisticsnetworkusa
      @logisticsnetworkusa Před 10 měsíci

      @@TruckerDoc crazy man..... All their ads say 2000-2500 miles a week or more

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@logisticsnetworkusa hell no in the 3 months I was there I hit 2000 once

    • @logisticsnetworkusa
      @logisticsnetworkusa Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@TruckerDoc it's crazy how these companies use these big mile numbers to get drivers and then they don't live up to it

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@logisticsnetworkusa yea I had to dip out

  • @LifeOn18Wheels
    @LifeOn18Wheels Před 11 měsíci

    That wasn’t your truck that got smacked at the atl terminal was it?

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes it was

    • @LifeOn18Wheels
      @LifeOn18Wheels Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@TruckerDoc man I sorry that happen to you brother

    • @BulletBoyGaming
      @BulletBoyGaming Před 11 měsíci

      lol was wondering why no vids

    • @TruckerDoc
      @TruckerDoc  Před 11 měsíci

      @@BulletBoyGaming they gonna be coming out more

  • @kylemckee
    @kylemckee Před 3 dny

    Why anyone is still in this unorganized mismanaged unhealthy unsanitary industry is beyond me