CFI Accepted, So Now A Decision
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That's a great problem to have.
I try very hard to be objective when Swift is involved in a "bake-off".
Lots of Swifties on here...let us know if you have any questions and we'll be happy to share with you and the forum.
We could start a reality show called "Trucking Wars" involving "my company is better than your company" fights.
great to hear Don!!! put that spreadsheet away now!! and hit the High Road
We could start a reality show called "Trucking Wars" involving "my company is better than your company" fights.
Allow me to start things off then!
My company is better because our trailers are easy to spot at a major DC! shots fired!!
There is a Schneider drop yard in Seville, OH. I believe it used to be a terminal. Schneider used to be everywhere in this area. Still my. Couldn't miss the big orange tractor-trailers.
We could start a reality show called "Trucking Wars" involving "my company is better than your company" fights.
Allow me to start things off then!
My company is better because our trailers are easy to spot at a major DC! shots fired!!
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Allow me to start things off then!
My company is better because our trailers are easy to spot at a major DC! shots fired!!
So when they wreck can you make pumpkin pie filling out of the wreckage?
hahhaha
Typically I try to stay objective as well, by not using this forum as a platform to push my company. But the banana puddin at Prime's home terminal cafe will make you come over to the dark side. Just sayin...
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Typically I try to stay objective as well, by not using this forum as a platform to push my company
You don't have to stay objective. If you're happy where you're at then let people know why. I'm glad people do that. It helps counter all of the negativity people find everywhere else and it lets them know that the major carriers are indeed great places to work if you're a good driver.
Okay then...well I am happy working for Swift. Have been for over five years. Sure there were bumps in the road, but always able to resolve and work things out. The planners and DLs I work with are top-notch. Great people.
But honestly I believe that has more todo with me having a positive attitude, getting along with people, professional conduct, good communication (includes listening) and basically completing my deliveries with little to no direct intervention, except for QC Marco communication.
It all depends on what you want short-term and thinking beyond, long-term. One major benefit with Swift is a myriad of opportunities beyond OTR; Dedicated, Regional and Intermodal Accounts. Lots of options.
Horn tooted...
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Intermodal:
Transporting freight using two or more transportation modes. An example would be freight that is moved by truck from the shipper's dock to the rail yard, then placed on a train to the next rail yard, and finally returned to a truck for delivery to the receiving customer.
In trucking when you hear someone refer to an intermodal job they're normally talking about hauling shipping containers to and from the shipyards and railyards.
Perhaps what I should have said is I try not to sway anyone's decision from another company to mine.
My love for Prime has been well-documented here.
Seriously, that pudding...
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I received an offer/pre-hire from CFI yesterday. SWIFT and CFI have both offered, so it's time to make a decision, get up out of this chair and get to it......(Jeopardy theme music playing in the background). I also spoke to Big Scott today (on the telephone) he gave me some ideas and tips regarding CFI and driving in general. Thank you, Scott.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.