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There really isn't much good about Swift. I worked for their flatbed division. At the time, it was a good place to be, because, if they didn't have flatbed freight for you, you could hook up to a van and keep rolling - but the van fleet could never hook up to a flatbed. It was only around 500 trucks at the time, so we got a bit more consideration than the countless thousands of van drivers.
However, I would not recommend Swift Transportation, no matter what division you're going to. If you're interested in getting started with flatbeds, check out TMC, Melton, CRST, Roehl, and McElroy.
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What is the best trucking company for beginners?
All depends on what you want out of it, and where you live. I started with Swift Transportation. I'd describe my experience with them as fair. I ran for their flatbed division, and one advantage of theirs was that, if there was no flatbed freight, I could pick up a dry van. They also had refrigerated van divisions and (at the time, although they no longer have this) autohaul. Stevens Transport is one I hear a lot of good things about, but they only do refrigerated vans. Maverick, TMC, and Western Express are supposed to be good for entry level flatbed drivers.
Is central refridgerated a good trucking company?
Now that Central was bought out by Swift, the former Central drivers tend to say that Central was a better company, although I can't think it was all that great if they're staying with Swift
Where can somebody listen to some good trucking songs?
One can listen to some good trucking songs online at various websites. One can listen to some good trucking songs at websites such Amazon and YouTube.
How can I find job listing for flatbed trucking?
To find a job in your particular area Craigslist or Monster would be a good place to start looking. There is also a site called careersingear that posts jobs from companies looking for flat bed truck drivers across the U.S.
Where can I learn about flatbed trailers?
Big Tex Trailers and Trailers for Less offer good information about flatbed trailers. You should be able to get a good knowledge base from these websites.
Where can one find trucking software?
The easiest places to find trucking software is to go online and search for it. Companies like Mile or Trucking Office are a good place to start finding trucking software.
Would a trucking job be a good fit for someone who likes to drive?
Yes, a trucking job would be a good idea but you need to take things into consideration like the training and the amount of time which a trucking job requires.
Where can I find gooseneck flatbed trailers?
Traileroutlet.com has a wide selection of all types of trailers. Also try trailersforless.com for a good selection of gooseneck flatbed trailers.
Where can I purchase a used flatbed truck?
Check your local dealership for used flatbed trucks. Shop every dealership to find the best price for a used flatbed truck. It is a good thing you do not care about a specific maker or model that way you can broaden your search.
Is swift trucking a good company to work for?
Are you a competent driver? Are you safe on the road? Do you have actual truck driving experience? Do you feel like you should be paid for the miles you actually run, and not have a percentage lost to the computer miles system? Can you back a trailer without hitting something? If you answered yes to any of those, Swift is not for you.
Which brand of flatbed scanner is good for quality scanning ?
Most of the desktop scanners in use are flatbed scanners. The HP is brand leader in flatbed scanners. There are other companies like Cannon, Xerox or Fujitsu also produce reliable and high quality scanners.
Are there any entry level local trucking jobs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Yes, there will be trucking jobs available for you. Everybody has to start somewhere. A good place to search for trucking jobs is online at www.craigslist.org.
