Decisions Decisions (Prime V Swift)

Hello Eric, and welcome aboard!

That was such an excellent first post that I'm giving you two thumbs up!

We hope you'll hang around and contribute as you can. I'm going to assume you've been lurking in the shadows, and if that's the case we're glad you introduced yourself.

I absolutly agree i loved the post. Roehl was the one i wanted to start with but financials wouldnt be kind to me putting up a few hundred first. But they are still in the running considering the 500 week training pay.

Hello Eric, and welcome aboard!

That was such an excellent first post that I'm giving you two thumbs up!

We hope you'll hang around and contribute as you can. I'm going to assume you've been lurking in the shadows, and if that's the case we're glad you introduced yourself.

I absolutly agree i loved the post. Roehl was the one i wanted to start with but financials wouldnt be kind to me putting up a few hundred first. But they are still in the running considering the 500 week training pay.

Just gotta talk to them about the fact that im out of the recruiting area but about 1/5 of my state lol

Just so you know Patrick, Prime requires a $100 application fee upon arriving at orientation, followed by $55 for your permit at the DMV. FYI

Just so you know Patrick, Prime requires a $100 application fee upon arriving at orientation, followed by $55 for your permit at the DMV. FYI

Yup i did see that. I can manage that. I would be going in with maybe... $400 in my pocket if im lucky lol so that sadly has to weigh on my decision a lil

$400 should be plenty considering your 1st week's meals are free, and you'll get a $200 advance by your 4th day IF you clear drug, medical, and background checks.

Ya. 400 is like my max if im lucky lol. But tryin to not take many advances dont like owing money.

I hear that. They put the money automatically on your Comdata card. As long as you don't use it, there will be no need to repay it. But it is still there as a safety net if you get in a pinch.

Don't be tempted by the numerous restaurants or the Walmart and you'll be fine lol

I hear that. They put the money automatically on your Comdata card. As long as you don't use it, there will be no need to repay it. But it is still there as a safety net if you get in a pinch.

Don't be tempted by the numerous restaurants or the Walmart and you'll be fine lol

lol right! I already live on ramen and Arizona tea ($1 each) so yanno. 2 weeks of food is really like $50 tops for me. maybe $100 if I splurge on breakfast foods.

G-town said:

Swift is also a forced dispatch operation. I think you may be under the impression this "forces" you to drive. If you have available hours, are well rested and not physically ill then yes you must take the load you are dispatched with.

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying G. We are not forced dispatch, except on certain dedicated accounts like Walmart. Yes, Swift won't keep you around for long if you reject loads all the time but we do have that option to some extent.

Sorry about that (Paul), I have been drinking the Walmart KoolAid too long.

Thanks for the feedback Paul, one thing that really appeals to me about swift is that they are HUGE! Quite literally triple the size of Prime, though I highly doubt Prime has any shortage of loads its something I also have to consider as well. At this point im still leaning towards Prime more mostly because of the training process I think its a great set up once I get used to the fact ill be driving after 4 days (enough time to do paperwork and get permit). My brother is actually with swift right now on the Kraft account but we don't talk much so his feedback is pretty much non-existent lol. I don't mind having a few things pulled from my check at first to help cover up front cost because with my current "9-5" desk job I can barely make bills meet so having more then 2-300 put away when I go into training will be hard enough.

Yep they sure are haha. I agree, I like the way Prime has you out pulling loads from the get-go so you get real driving experience before you test for your cdl.