I Need Help Making A Decision.

Hellos, my name is David.

I've decided to join the world of trucking. I could tell you why, but I'm not sure if that is important. If you want to know, just ask.

My question is, should I join Swift Tranportation as a new driver, or look elsewhere? I've never driven, but live by Troutdale, OR. A major terminal in the Northwest. From what I've read online, their school is not good, pay is not good, but I would very likely always have a load. To me the negatives don't really outweigh he positives. Steady loads, possibility of getting a dedicated run , and being home once a week sounds great. There lies the problem. I'm 40, and I've learned if something sounds too good to be true, it often is.

So is Swift he best option for someone who has no experience and lives by a main hub? I have my CDL Class A permit and all endorsements except Hazmat.

Thank you, David

You have to decide what is important to you in a company and choose for yourself. We all have different needs. The loads in your area are only important for hometime. If a company runs freight in your area then your good if not they usually wont hire you. Do your homework. Pick at least 30 different companies and research each carefully. Sometimes lower pay gor better miles works but sometime you get low pay and no miles. Blue angel and logan both work for Swift. PM them and talk to them. Get first hand driver knowledge on the company then go from there.

Thank you for replying. I've actually done most of what you said to do. Which makes me feel better about my decision. I'm planning on going down to the truck stop tomorrow and talking to people face to face. I saw that as good advice elsewhere on here. I will also be sure to PM your friends.

Thanks a bunch.

I'm planning on going down to the truck stop tomorrow and talking to people face to face. I saw that as good advice elsewhere on here.

That's an excellent idea and you'll be glad you did. The "reviews" you read on the Web about trucking companies are generally complete garbage. The best way to find out about life at any trucking company is to speak face to face with some of their current drivers. If you want to be successful at something you want to speak face to face (whenever possible) with people who are currently doing it successfully. You're going to find that a company's current drivers are always much more positive than the stuff you read about companies around the Web.