Western Express Vs Swift
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I have pre offers from both companies and I'm going with Swift after school because there offering me a dedicated route with Dollar Tree staying in TX, CO, OK KS and NM paying 58000 a year or so. Swift also had a few other dedicated accounts they hire new drivers for and even will keep you in a comfort zone (regional), they have a lot of benefits for this being the largest trucking company in America so I personally would consider them for regional/dedicated. I talked to the Western Express recruiter and they said they no regional opportunities and no dedicated in my area so I struck them off my list. I would call them both up and talk to the recruiter you've been working with and see what opportunities they offer you for your area and ask them about pay and anything else important to you. Talking to recruiters (we had 5 different recruiters visit my school so far) is by far the best resource to find out what they have to offer.
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.
I have pre offers from both companies and I'm going with Swift after school because there offering me a dedicated route with Dollar Tree staying in TX, CO, OK KS and NM paying 58000 a year or so. Swift also had a few other dedicated accounts they hire new drivers for and even will keep you in a comfort zone (regional), they have a lot of benefits for this being the largest trucking company in America so I personally would consider them for regional/dedicated. I talked to the Western Express recruiter and they said they no regional opportunities and no dedicated in my area so I struck them off my list. I would call them both up and talk to the recruiter you've been working with and see what opportunities they offer you for your area and ask them about pay and anything else important to you. Talking to recruiters (we had 5 different recruiters visit my school so far) is by far the best resource to find out what they have to offer.
Thank you for your response . Hows swift going? Are you with them???
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.
If you want regional or dedicated as a new driver you should look into Roehl Transport. I think all of the people in my class were hired on a dedicated regional account with them. Some will depend on where you live but it might be worth a call.
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.
If you want regional or dedicated as a new driver you should look into Roehl Transport. I think all of the people in my class were hired on a dedicated regional account with them. Some will depend on where you live but it might be worth a call.
Thanks I will look into this company. Hows it going at roehl so far?
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.
You wont make 50+ k your first year not on dollar tree. 40k is more realistic
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I was offered a job with both of these companies still not sure which one. I do understand they both are pretty much the same no matter who you drive for. I'm a new driver I'm only interested in a regional of dedicated gig at this time. Thank you kindly for any input
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.