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Eighteen wheels beneath you.
 Working as an owner operator for Swift is the perfect way to build a great career for the long haul. As the leader in the truckload industry, Swift is able to give you the support you need to run your own business out on the road.
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Swift offers an unbeatable combination of freedom and support for your career as an owner operator.
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As an Owner Operator with Swift, you will be a small business owner partnering with a $3 billion trucking industry leader. As such, you will receive strong support in making your business successful and in making your life rewarding. Swift will provide you with the following health benefits through preferred providers:
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Medical (PPOs and HMOs)
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
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AD&D |
You will have the choice of scheduled limited medical benefits or major medical benefits. Scheduled Limited Medical Benefits: C1 Healthcare Solutions provides scheduled, first dollar benefits that meet some of the most frequently used healthcare services of the working family. Scheduled limited medical benefits are only the first component of this program. This program is also based on the largest PPO network (Beech Street) and also includes a pharmacy plan, accidental medical, AD&D and a health savings card. Major Medical Benefits: Extend Benefits will bring you three to five insurance companies and 75 - 125 plan options from which you  can choose. These major medical vendors include:
Premiums vary depending upon the features of the plan, such as: deductible, coinsurance, prescription drug coverage, etc. These programs all have underwriting criteria.
800-430-6340 -
Please reference BubbaJunk when you call
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Eastern Division |
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States Included: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin |
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Pay per loaded mile |
Pay per empty mile |
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Van |
$0.92 |
$0.81 |
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Flatbed |
$0.94 |
$0.81 |
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Covered Wagon |
68% of the revenue |
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Western Division |
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States Included: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
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Division |
Pay per loaded mile |
Pay per empty mile |
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Van |
$0.92 |
$0.81 |
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Flatbed |
$0.94 |
$0.81 |
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Additional Pay & Perks:
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Longevity bonus: contractors who stay continuously leased on with Swift receive a progressive bonus per mile after the first three years of service.
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Base plate licensing and permits are provided.
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$35 for each additional drop/pick on multi-stop loads (after the first).
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100% of lumper's fee, if required, are paid.
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Contractors are insured while under dispatch by Swift Transportation.
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Tolls are reimbursed.
*Mileage pay based on Rand McNally's Household Mover's Guide shortest route. |
Additional Support:
In addition to helping you find health coverage that is right for you, Swift provides other important benefits that can help make you more successful as a professional Owner Operator.
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Owner Operator Success 101 - This is a unique training program that provides you an in-depth understanding of how to run the business side of your Owner Operator career.
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Maintenance Account - Similar to flexible spending accounts, but used for truck maintenance.
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Discounted maintenance rates.
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Owner Operator Comdata cards that can be used at any truck stop and most ATMs.
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Fuel network.
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Fuel rebate program |
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Swift Transportation also makes the following services available for a nominal fee:
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American Trucking Business Service (ATBS) membership - Swift partners with ATBS to offer business services and training classes to help you become a more successful business owner.
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Exclusive partnership with Pre-Pass Plus. |
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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East |
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 |
Owner Operator Requirements:
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Must be 21 years of age
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The first and second seat drivers must have at least eight months of recent, verifiable OTR experience
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Must be professional and have a clean and neat appearance
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Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
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Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsements
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No DWI or DUI convictions within the past 5 years
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No preventable accidents within the past 12 months; no more than 2 in the past 5 years
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No reckless driving convictions in the last year and NEVER in a commercial vehicle
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Western Region |
(800) 467-6016 or (888) 259-6016 |
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Eastern Region |
(800) 645-0931 ext. 7781 |
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Central Region |
(800) 769-2983 ext. 4308 |
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Texas Region |
(800) 800-7133 ext. 35123 |
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Please reference BubbaJunk.com |
Tractor Requirements
- Must be 7 years old or newer
- 3-axle tractor with sleeper
- Recommend 46-inch maximum 5th wheel height
- Recommend 260-inch maximum wheelbase
- Recommend Low Profile Tires
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