Opinions On Swift For A New Driver? Also, Big Company Company Or Small Company Better For New Drivers?

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Sure I'm keeping them on my list. I'm planning on casting a wide net and doing that thing through TT where you can apply to multiple trucking companies all at once. That is such an amazing feature y'all have.

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Hey, Pelican!

I think you are getting confused .. there are TWO meanings/uses of the D and the H ... I'm pretty sure they explained the Drop & Hook ... so now, the confusion is.... DEADHEAD.

This means proceeding to the shipper to pick up a load, with NOTHING to bring them. It's kinda 'wasted' fuel, but the company factors this in to it's ultimate shipping costs. Another perk of being a company driver!

Most times, one will 'DeadHead' to their assigned location, Bobtail. This is the tractor/power unit only; with no trailer attached.

Here's some good reads, my last post in response to another thread:

Blogs, Podcasts, and more!

Keep asking & learning; that's what TT is all about!

~ Anne & Tom ~

ps: It couldn't hurt to look into Roehl when you're ready; you'll still be able to apply within.

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Keep on KEEPING on, man. You're in the BEST info spot on the 'net, man!

~ Anne ~

Bobtail:

"Bobtailing" means you are driving a tractor without a trailer attached.

Deadhead:

To drive with an empty trailer. After delivering your load you will deadhead to a shipper to pick up your next load.

Shipper:

The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
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