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What is the Swift Transportation Difference?
As an experienced trucker, you are in great demand in a fast-growing, highly competitive industry. You should experience more from your career – more miles (we log over 2 billion a year), more money, more opportunities. And that’s exactly what you’ll get at Swift.
Why Swift Transportation?
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Our customers: Swift is proud to be able to haul freight for some of the most respected companies in the world. They enable us to provide the freight and the miles for our drivers to become financially successful. In turn, our exceptional drivers have allowed us to win many “Carrier of the Year” awards from such companies as: Wal-Mart, Quaker Oats, Ryder Logistics, FedEx, Target, Dollar Tree, Lowe’s, and Rite Aid.
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Miles: As North America’s leading truckload carrier, Swift has the freight and the miles to enable our truckers to reach their financial goals.
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Freight: Swift transports a variety of freight from retail to industrial materials – the majority of which is no touch and drop and hook. Our divisions include Convention Services, Container, Dedicated, Flatbed, Heavy Haul, Intermodal, Refrigerated, and Dry Van.
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Assessorials: Swift company drivers can earn extra pay for any of the following: detention; extra pick-up and drop-off; layovers; breakdown; loading; unloading; local work; tarp pay; wallboard; shrink wrap; hand pallet jack; driver assist load/unload; cleating, choking, bracing; rolls/cans/roll off; throwing pallets. Line haul drivers can also earn a bonus every month they drive 9,500 miles or more.
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Technology: Each Swift truck features Qualcomm on-board computers. They provide wireless communications that help improve driver and dispatcher productivity, reduce fuel consumption and improve customer service. We also employ TrailerTRACS to help locate trailers and improve utilization of trailer assets. In addition to our Micro Mapping application, our planners are able to optimally assign truckloads to drivers.
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Equipment: Swift uses late model Freightliner and Volvo tractors – 92% of which are less than five years old.
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Mentor Programs: After you’ve been a Swift driver for at least a year, you’ll have  the opportunity to teach other drivers the ins and outs of professional driving. When you do, you’ll be able to earn extra income for taking on this important role.
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Comfort Zones: Swift features seven Driver Comfort Zones across the country. Swift drivers can choose the region they wish to drive to suit their lifestyles.
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Home Time: Swift over-the-road drivers can choose how often they want to be at home. Regional drivers are home every week. The average is one day off for every six days of driving.
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Dispatchers: Swift dispatchers go through “Driver Management 101” to learn how to work one-on-one with drivers. Our ratio of dispatchers to drivers is generally 1:40
800-430-6340 - Please reference BubbaJunk when you call
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Driving Exp |
Division |
Rate |
Dispatch Length |
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25 – 99 miles |
100 – 149 miles |
150 – 199 miles |
200 – 249 miles |
250 – 299 miles |
300+ miles |
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Start |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
$0.35 |
$0.33 |
$0.27 |
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East |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
$0.35 |
$0.33 |
$0.27 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.42 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
$0.34 |
$0.32 |
$0.26 |
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East |
$0.42 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
$0.34 |
$0.32 |
$0.26 |
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Team |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.48 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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3 months |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.44 |
$0.44 |
$0.38 |
$0.36 |
$0.34 |
$0.28 |
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East |
$0.44 |
$0.44 |
$0.38 |
$0.36 |
$0.34 |
$0.28 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
$0.35 |
$0.33 |
$0.27 |
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East |
$0.43 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
$0.35 |
$0.33 |
$0.27 |
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Team |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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4 months |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.46 |
$0.46 |
$0.40 |
$0.38 |
$0.36 |
$0.30 |
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East |
$0.47 |
$0.47 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.37 |
$0.31 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.45 |
$0.45 |
$0.39 |
$0.37 |
$0.35 |
$0.29 |
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East |
$0.46 |
$0.46 |
$0.40 |
$0.38 |
$0.36 |
$0.30 |
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Team |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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6 months |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.48 |
$0.48 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.38 |
$0.32 |
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East |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.34 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.47 |
$0.47 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.37 |
$0.31 |
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East |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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Team |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.34 |
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9 months |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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East |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.48 |
$0.48 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.38 |
$0.32 |
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East |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.34 |
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Team |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
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1 year |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.34 |
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East |
$0.52 |
$0.52 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.49 |
$0.49 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.39 |
$0.33 |
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East |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
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Team |
$0.52 |
$0.52 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
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2 years |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
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East |
$0.53 |
$0.53 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.40 |
$0.34 |
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East |
$0.52 |
$0.52 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
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Team |
$0.53 |
$0.53 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
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3 years |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.52 |
$0.52 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.42 |
$0.36 |
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East |
$0.54 |
$0.54 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.38 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.51 |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
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East |
$0.53 |
$0.53 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
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Team |
$0.54 |
$0.54 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.38 |
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4 years |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.54 |
$0.54 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.44 |
$0.38 |
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East |
$0.56 |
$0.56 |
$0.50 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.40 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.53 |
$0.53 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.43 |
$0.37 |
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East |
$0.55 |
$0.55 |
$0.49 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.39 |
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Team |
$0.56 |
$0.56 |
$0.50 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.40 |
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5 years |
Flatbed |
West |
$0.56 |
$0.56 |
$0.50 |
$0.48 |
$0.46 |
$0.40 |
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East |
$0.58 |
$0.58 |
$0.52 |
$0.50 |
$0.48 |
$0.42 |
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Line Haul |
West |
$0.55 |
$0.55 |
$0.49 |
$0.47 |
$0.45 |
$0.39 |
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East |
$0.57 |
$0.57 |
$0.51 |
$0.49 |
$0.47 |
$0.41 |
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Team |
$0.58 |
$0.58 |
$0.52 |
$0.50 |
$0.48 |
$0.42 |
Loaded dispatches from 25 – 99 miles will also receive a $25.00 premium. Dispatches less than 25 miles will be governed by a Local Pay policy, which will ensure drivers are adequately compensated.
Length of Haul Sliding Scale Examples
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Driving Experience |
Dispatch State |
Loaded Miles |
Mileage Rate |
Mileage Pay |
Premium Pay |
Total Pay |
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6 months |
Utah |
275 |
$0.37 |
$101.75 |
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$101.75 |
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3 years |
Virginia |
80 |
$0.53 |
$42.40 |
$25.00 |
$67.40 |
Effective rate for the driver with the 80-mile dispatch is $0.84 a mile!
East rates are paid on all dispatches picked up and dropped off east of the Mississippi River. West rates are paid on all other dispatches.
Flatbed drivers will be paid $0.01 more than the linehaul rates. Heavy Haul drivers will be paid $0.01 more than the line haul rates. If they pull Rocky Mountain doubles, they will be paid $0.04 more than the line haul rates.
Mentor drivers receive their mileage rate for all miles driven by mentor and trainee. Mentors also receive $0.01 for each mile driven by their trainees for one year, after their trainees complete 30 days of solo driving.
Swift Company Driver Benefits and Insurance:
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Training pay:
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Week 1 – 2: $450 / week.
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Week 3 – 4: $450 / week.
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Week 5 – 6: $500 / week.
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Dedicated Runs available at 6 month anniversary
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Rider Program
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Satellite Communications
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Vacation
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401K Profit Sharing Program
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Stock Purchase
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Basic Life / Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment |
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Optional Life Insurance
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Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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Nurse Hotline 1-800-622-9529
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Dependent Life Insurance
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Short and Long Term Disability
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Accident Plan
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Hospital Income Plan
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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529 College Savings Plan
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METPAY
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Employee Assistance Program
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My Humana.com your own personal home page
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Advancement Opportunities |
Swift Terminal Locations:
Drivers can be based at any of the 34 full-service Swift terminals, your home away from home. Terminals are your source for fuel, maintenance and repair service. Fuel lane personnel are trained to assist drivers with safety and maintenance checks.

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Midwest |
West |
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Atlanta, GA Columbus, OH Detroit, MI Greer, SC Harrisburg, PA Ocala, FL Richmond, VA South Plainfield, NJ Selkirk, NY Syracuse, NY |
Edwardsville, KS Gary, IN Lancaster, TX Manteno, IL Memphis, TN Menasha, WI Minneapolis, MN Oklahoma City, OK Shoals, IN |
Albuquerque, NM Denver, CO El Paso, TX Fontana, CA Laredo, TX Lathrop, CA Lewiston, ID Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Sparks, NV Sumner, WA Troutdale, OR |
Basic Swift Transportation Driver Requirements:
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Minimum 21 years of age
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Possess a valid CDL Class A License
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Pass a Swift written test and a Swift road test
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No DWI, DUI convictions within the last 5 years
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No reckless driving convictions within the last 3 years
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No more than one moving violation within the last year and no more than three within the last three years
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No major preventable accident within the past twelve months or more than two in the past five years
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No more than one driver's license suspension in the past three years
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Applicant must provide a current 5 year DMV printout
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Applicant must pass the Workwell Physical Assessment, a DOT physical and DOT controlled substance and alcohol testing
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A conviction form must be filled out for all misdemeanor or felony convictions * a conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from employment
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