My Experience With Swift Transportation | BROKERS LYING | Cheap Load Rates | FL 2 GA OTR VOLVO VNL

[@TheRustyCracker]

FYI not only swift brokers lie and cheat you out of money, this whole trucking system in America has to change….

[@jakubthomas8947]

Same in Europe. Too much brokers "with leased pencil".

[@Familyfun2006]

We black listed so many of this shady brokers

[@ehcatsfaneric2211]

Biden america

[@Aintright890]

@@ehcatsfaneric2211 true that!!

[@jakubthomas8947]

@@ehcatsfaneric2211 No matter who...right wing or left wing politician. Everyone is moron. In Poland we have PIS (self declaring as a christian-right wing party...builds socialism in darkest form...neocommunism) and no one cares about something "stupid" like state of economy.

[@dalefortner2179]

You MUST name the broker companies that lie. The industry (truckers) needs to have a heads-up with whom they are working. Shaming them is the only way to correct the bad behavior.

[@Kevin_10225]

They would probably sue him and since those large companies have money to pay lawyers, they will find the way to win cases and the average Joe doesnt have too many options.

[@6582rg]

Agree.

[@acourierfromtheuk]

​@KevinDiaz92 Would that not come under "Freedom of Speech" in the US? In my eyes, it wouldn't be classed as Slander or Badmouthing, as the prologue leading up to Rusty saying that the broker screwed him over, is the truth. I'm not sure how it works in the US, but here in the UK we sometimes have TV programmes that are dedicated to expose dodgy, corrupt businesses/business owners. EDIT - The TV show was called Rogue Traders, great watch 👍🏻

[@bigguy5361]

It amazes me that O/O's think that they have failed if they switch to be a company driver. I make $52 an hour company driver. EVERY week over 2k for 4 days work. I have no worries except keeping it between the white lines. I'm nothing special.....any professional driver can do what I do

[@lakesnake2005]

A Broker that lies every time they open their mouth.....who knew ? The harder someone tries to sell you something, the bigger pile of steaming crap it is. A Broker has NO skin in the game and is not regulated by any entity other than greed. An "in-house" Broker is the king of liars. The quicker you learn this, the quicker you stop being bent over the bench. This is right up there with, "no forced dispatch", "we get you home on the weekend", "100% no touch loads" and we pay hub miles, not Household Mover Miles. Same as doing business with used car salesmen. Love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe.

[@rockeerockey6941]

Rusty's excellent audio is a standard that every KZbinr should strive for.

[@rocketman3d]

What I’ve learned is the first thing you say when you are talking with a broker is tell them that you’re going to record the conversation. It will change everything!

[@johnbell6854]

Check the seals on Fule lift pump it’s attached to the power steering pump and they sometimes leak oil into the fuel check to see if you fuel is turning black in your tank

[@michaelglenning5107]

Algae in the tanks when it sits for long time. It grows in the water from condensing out of the air.

[@TheRustyCracker]

That’s what I was thinking.

[@chrispellicci6587]

Just Stay out of those North eastern toll roads

[@Arnas0827]

You passed me today 😂 I’m taking a beer load to Naples FL i got it at Jacksonville and saw you pass me had to come watch video to see name and yup it was you 💯

[@DanTez157]

Good job man. Always inspirational

[@RyanPatrick77]

Fuel filters are horrible anymore. I’m doing mine anywhere from 6-8000 miles. 20k is actually great miles for those filters.

[@neteaadrian1654]

Thank you for the video and i'm sorry that you need to wait that much for the trailer. Take care of you and wish you safe trips.

[@chadpflanz8745]

Word of advice from a.more experienced owner. I live in the south and refuse to run the south in the winter. Thats where the fair weather drivers hide and that kills Southern rates . Every yr its the same .

[@VarunKumar-oz2uj]

I like Viofo, I have the A129 Plus and it saved my ass two weeks ago when a cow decided to run across the road in front of my car. The only con I'd say is that I have to format the storage everytime I connect to my computer to pull the videos otherwise there's no guarantee that the footage will be stored the next time.

[@likingpui]

been playing America Truck Sim from the other side of the world and got to said I enjoy watching your truck driving video a lot. Showed us how truck driving in US irl was 😃

[@kechumgreen8893]

up here in Virginia it's known not to go into Florida unless you already have a good load coming out... same for Texas.

[@TheRustyCracker]

Yea I like to stay regional for power only

[@buckrogers2828]

Swift trailers have devices to pull you into walls/trees/barriers/kerbs/fuel pumps/trailers/trucks and anything else that hasn't got Swift written on it unless a shortage of first things then it's a free for all and anything goes.

[@sachadee.6104]

🤣

[@easternrebel1061]

Thanks for this video. Been company OTR for over a year and a half, and I been feeling like I wasn't making as much I should have been. If I'm gonna be gone for months on end and only see my friends abd family a few days a year , I may as well be getting significantly better compensated for the effort. I thought maybe if I went owner op I'd have better luck but some of the owner ops I've met don't really recommend using swift as a broker, I figured I'd see for myself, but I definitely don't want to to lease anything. I value my freedom so to speak, and if I'm forking over the big bucks , I want to be able to take my truck and go elsewhere on a moments notice if the need arises. Thanks for sharing your experience, this video was extremely informative.

[@John_R_Jackson_III]

Don’t do it, stay company. Your making more than 90% of the country. You go Owner OP or Lease you would be bound to the truck. I don’t know your situation but if you have a wife like me don’t do it even if they support it. If you can go local do that man. Good luck

[@easternrebel1061]

@@John_R_Jackson_III thanks. Appreciate the advice. I've been wanting to go local but one of my buddies drives LTL for Dayton Freight and even their freight has slowed down a lot recently. They aren't even hiring anymore and before you needed at least 2 years experience anyway. To be completely honest if thing get bad enough I might just go back to construction, or get certified in welding, at least their it seems business is still doing alright.

[@henryblanton6992]

You may need to drain some water from the bottom of your fuel tanks. I’ve found that a bottle of FPPF in each fuel tank is a good start in clearing out fuel, you may need to Super Saturate your for a short while along with swapping out both fuel filters.

[@dunedude2385]

Rusty you should do otr like instead of coast to coast I think you will enjoy it more than coast to coast

[@dieglearoleplay7669]

Swift is all around bad news. I am a company driver for them. They told us we would make $1500 a week originally. Then they said 2500 miles a week. They told us that our contract for tuition reimbursement was 10k and we had to work 53 weeks. You only get $7,995 and that was after 104 weeks. Also, they will not give you any decent loads and when they do give you anything over 500 miles they make you wait a day or 2 before you can pick it up or drop it off. Haven't made over $1000 once. They will not give you better loads no matter how much you ask. I average $500 a week or less and im out for months before returning home. Avoid Swift and Knight at all costs. They are liars and thieves.

[@arrowkart4j]

Right now brokers are ripping off the trucker's like no tomorrow. They are the scourge of the earth. They are useless.

[@TheRustyCracker]

Tru

[@osvaldo554]

You ever think of hauling containers out of the rails/harbor? I’ve heard it’s good money. Thanks for sharing how much you make per load.

[@kevinlamarr1424]

Take off the bowl to your filter and clean it out. Also go to Cummins and get their fuel system cleaner it’s excellent!

[@TheRustyCracker]

Someone needs to send me some cleaner

[@kevinlamarr1424]

@@TheRustyCracker Send me your mailing address and I’ll get you some

[@RJSAMCRO]

Good Ole SWIFT their official motto See What I F*$ked up Today but dang nice Volvo driver never realized how much of a viewing area the windshield offers.

[@JREone]

Thought everyone knew how bad swift is I don't even like parking near them. Learning experience for sure

[@6582rg]

You should never be ashamed of a load Rusty. Your hustling, you're working hard. That's all we can do Bro.

[@eaglebrink]

Maybe get in contact with Gentry & Sons, as the have become broker too to give truckers a better rate....

[@GrdDog]

Yo Melbourne/Palm Bay area is where I live and yeah no loads unless you know people in companies around here :) ; stay dry and safe out there today.

[@chad1106]

Power services make something for your tank to shock the algae. After you use it make sure you have about four or five filters on your truck

[@mikealanfromchicagoland1209]

Not taking sides, just posting a perspective from a broker acquaintance of mine. I sent him this video and below was his response. Still love this channel and fully support the drivers and the work they do: “Im not denying he may have been a shade ball broker but we are lied to every. single. day. by drivers. Bullshit ETAs Phony tracking updates Lying about loads being picked/delivered Nickel and diming at every fucking turn Coming off loads and not telling us The list goes on. So he can claim tHe BrOkEr LiEd, but, glass houses bro.”

[@DD-bn2mx]

I had to actually exscape from Swift. I made in out of swift and to found shuttle to get me out of there, before they had me signed into Swift. lol The only clean bathroom with them was found at there main training center. lol

[@DesmondBerry316]

Welcome to Melbourne! New truck driver and live here. Looking forward to following your journey. Thinking about jumping in and getting my own truck. Wanting to know how the owner operator game is going for local/regional owners based in Florida.

[@TheRustyCracker]

It’s not doing so hot. But if you have a full paid off truck your in the clear

[@demodawg1273]

It sucks.

[@manuegavave2043]

Your truck is looking pretty sweet 😋 😍 👌🏽 clean clean like nobody's business 😏👌🏽 Sending love from from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@DG38594]

As long as drivers keep accepting the mistreatment of the driving force, this will continue to happen. Refuse to pull cheap freight, refuse to not get detention, and stand up. You will be surprised what will change. The reason broker's are stealing from the drivers and ripping them off and getting rich themselves is because people are afraid to stand up.

[@TRUCKINREVIEWS]

It's seems to be a thing with volvo I have a 2020 vnl 860 and my filter is always full

[@TheRustyCracker]

Yea maybe… or my tanks sat for 2 years and maybe filled with moss

[@kingtrav352]

Do you have a back up camera for your trailer?

[@jefferybobafett3234]

They get 70% of the load price. The Broker!

[@Handle423]

Have you ever thought about pulling a tanker trailer? Possibly even hazmat

[@lakesnake2005]

If you have a good reputation, haul lighting and production on Tour for the Entertainment Industry. Massive respect, great pay and you always know where you are going next and when. Your word is EVERYTHING, DO NOT screw that up and you will always work. Your best bet to get in the door is Upstaging or Rock on the Roll. Retired Tour Driver here.....I loved it !

[@b9bot148]

Be blessed back Rusty. Hang in there sir.

[@davetruth_]

Thats on the receiver trying to use the trailer as a warehouse..Make them pay is what needs to be done..

[@knightride9635]

Bro, Check Engine Light on !

[@TheRustyCracker]

I already checked, engine still there

[@wilE6764]

Love how you say you're disgusted pulling the swift trailer

[@haashir77]

Hay Rusty. Did you have trouble insuring a salvage truck? Was the premium higher than a clean title semi? I am thinking about buying and fixing a salvage semi. Please guide.

[@randyhome1544]

Florida always has low load rates. Head north for better loads.

[@DD-bn2mx]

those brokers should be on wages and not commision, those commissions for brokers just corrupts and screws the truckers. And I would think the shippers and truckers wourld benefit from that.

[@Mark-zi2og]

Hang in there Rusty!

[@allanthomas332]

Keep an eye for alligators if you’re see one in the dark next time

[@b9bot148]

I like the spiked lugs Rusty. Aligator hit, just an accident that happens unfortunately. Swift trailer gives you all the excuses, really a positive, lol!!

[@dustbat]

That is one thing I do not like but to each his own and he owns the truck.

[@randydewberry2195]

If your in Atlanta check Richard Kerns truck parts they are an truck salvage yard they have ferries Abe they have what you need

[@Dragginnn]

Best advice for trucking. Work hard for 10 months. Then take December 15th - Feb 15th off. You'll be a lot happier lol

[@didafm]

Why?

[@theprmstrful1]

Would love an update as to why

[@TheRustyCracker]

Don’t understand that. Sorry

[@thomascromwell5711]

Wish you nothing but success from here on out with your loads and hope you get some great brokers on down the line. Thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us looking to learn. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TheRustyCracker]

Much appreciated

[@b9bot148]

Was just thinking that it's about that time for another RustyCracker episode..

[@Tee_Jay0246]

Everything Gucci. I salute you bro. Keep doing the good work

[@Khaliiid212]

Amazing as always thumbs up buddy

[@TheRustyCracker]

Thank you 👍

[@chibuikenwafor7671]

Finally you posted

[@BF-qt2wp]

Awesome video keep up with a great work and be safe out there.👍 😀

[@diggs469]

I recommended you try nextbase dashboard camera

[@max-wu4ms]

Need to add some diesel power service tank cleaner most company's will lie and cheat kinda sad

[@samuelj2408]

15:50 what in the operation desert storm was that? lmao. and whats with the yellow hue on your video??? is it some sorta filter..

[@manvsroad7691]

Hauling cheap freight is not "just trucking." The more people that do this, the more the rates stay where they're at

[@kp__truckin]

I think you could be getting dirty diesel from fuel stop or it’s just Gucci bio-diesel 🤣🤣💪🏻🤙🏻

[@rashenjayawickrama6964]

How do you deal with brokers who don’t pay? I hauled 35k worth kids and haven’t got paid. I’m a new authority so I barely have money to survive. I put the bond claims but their insurances are maxed out at 75k.

[@andrewbennett7756]

Ibet he won't work for them again the word says everything.

[@stovebolt448]

Hi Rusty. No excuse lying to you...None.

[@MOONSHADOW-jx2tw]

I leased my truck to a carrier that's 98% drop Hook shipper and reciever . FSC on every load 75% linehaul. . It's consistent I set my own appointments . Month of January I backed into a dock only once . Monthly net 20k. Screw the brokers. We have loaded vans all over the country waiting for drivers to deliver. Just drive and drop

[@fadighweir4674]

What is your phone number, I have dry van and looking for load I'm ohio and surrounded states

[@eduardjohn3427]

Rip to the alligator have a safe trip always

[@matthewb9824]

What’s with the “check engine” light on the dashboard display?

[@TRUCKINREVIEWS]

Where did u get your steering wheel and lug cover and are the center caps 5 or 6

[@TheRustyCracker]

That forest website

[@jamesmurphy9346]

Alligator? We use to call em " Gators " . Goodyear use to make high performance car tires called Gatorbacks due to the Tread design looking like a Alligators hide. Nothing worse than busting your hump and then wait. Be safe.

[@jamesmurphy9346]

@Realjeffgeerling cool and thank you.

[@karlmcnamee7620]

Are you using truck smarter App.

[@Devils_Arrow]

I'm confused here. Even on the lease operator side you're not dealing with freight rates at swift. You've still got a driver manager and get paid a flate rate no matter what you're hauling...

[@kevinknoff9809]

File against he’s broker bond

[@andrewp7509]

It prolly is supposed to be a drop n hook but the store is using the trailer for their storage/laziness

[@TheRustyCracker]

Maybe

[@stanguay169]

As long as you don't become a Swift driver... Seems to be accident prone!!

[@railfanjk8964]

nice video & stay safe i love the truck and the highways you go on like i 95

[@DanTez157]

Kinda nice experience driving in the fields 😅

[@TheRustyCracker]

Was a little sus

[@GhettoWagon]

No Fffss Given. Cuz Swiftttttt

[@garyboi6255]

I am a swift driver can't find a empty trailer for my next load I am stuck

[@snappymonkey]

Always have them send you an email with your booking, also, why does your video look like you have a filter on?

[@TheRustyCracker]

Trying out different settings, it’s hard because sometimes it’s super bright outside and when it’s on auto adjust it does weird stuff sometimes….

[@HermannTheGreat]

Great Video!

[@NoCantsAllowed]

Hey $300 is pretty lucky if you ask me! ...and I've managed parts for Peterbilt AND Volvo.

[@prorat3]

Hey rusty i have dedicated ups lanes running all over paying 2.30 a mile and i take 10% from my owner ops and I provide a rate con for every load lmk

[@sfcjones2590]

brokers stink...

[@madmartigan4948]

Tell you my experience with the alligator I was a road dog for a moving company we were in Northern Texas and on the CB I heard lookout for a alligator and literally I started looking for a alligator in the driver just roll with it and I was looking for like a half hour before he told me what it was LOL

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Swift is a bad one, broken truck body, bad broker, oopsie is were Swift stands for lol hope things go better for you soon

[@SixTenVisuals]

Was it a indie broker or one that's associated with Swift? I think I see your home yard every time I pick up at Keurig Dr. Pepper on Pickettville Rd.

[@flamethrowerkiddd9824]

Can we get a price video of how much it cost to rebuild the semi truck

[@cjchannel5777]

I always watch your videos so I can get ideas, I'm from the Philippines, I'm a trailer truck driver here, I travel inter-island. I want to apply to be a truck driver in the US.

[@k.petrov0242]

I really enjoy your videos please dont stop making them :)

[@nickoverbay5662]

You should record ur conversations with the brokers. For entertainment and to throw back at them when u catch them lying

[@mennoboon8037]

Yeah maybe you got some nice work before now this is much worse.

[@truckinfool3550]

That’s a tire gator or just a gator, you didn’t hit an alligator….

[@therelationshipsmith]

Greetings Rusty, we just kicked off a streaming call-in show about relationship. I'd love to do an interview with a trucker or two about how the job impacts relationships... romantic, friends, etc... and some of the things you have learned and how you learned them. If you are free Sat around 10pm EST, can you do an interview?

[@ILKBNS]

Lol, I'm a Swift driver out of desperation, I get my 2 years of experience in 3 months. When are you going to put some tape over that CEL😋

[@TheRustyCracker]

Was going to spray paint it soon lol

[@davidanddiana7173]

Cool video man 👍

[@卢林外传]

Why your engine light is on？

[@kitttt2002]

Buying a dry van should be a good idea

[@TheRustyCracker]

Maybe a fully wrecked one with its roof ripped out? I’ll rebuild it

[@kitttt2002]

@@TheRustyCracker if the cost is low enough for you , and the frame is fine . i think it worth u to do it. wait for ur good news man

[@yourlocalgraincartdriver]

@@TheRustyCracker good idea tbh

[@yourlocalgraincartdriver]

@@TheRustyCracker it would be funny if you put “not swift” it lol

[@arnelmamangun9190]

Keep safe and keep on trucking sir Rusty 💪🙏❤️