Swift Transportation: Owner Operator/Lease Purchase 🤢

[@tom267]

Rich it’s therapeutic for us to listen to you. We will never get sick of watching your videos. Why? Because you speak the TRUTH. Peace bro.

[@blackvi2000]

I worked in corporate America for 30 years, and I can tell you the truth... his statement about the shareholder and publicly traded companies is 100% correct.

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

Clearly you did not read your contract before signing on as a lease operator. The biggest problem is that you want to be treated as an employee but you want to be a business owner. Swift is in business to make money. You are not their employee. You are not their friend. You are a lease operator, a business owner. At some point, you’ll see that others are making it. Learn from them. Even if you’ve been a great truck driver hope 10-11 years, that doesn’t make you a good business owner.

[@bullrunready]

Some comments make me 🤮.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Me too 🤦🏽‍♂️ this user is one of those special ones 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

@@truckerrichierich3088 Do you want truth or do you want people who blow sunshine? The contract spells out the fuel surcharge, fuel discount, and rates you will be paid. You know want more. You agreed to the terms. Read carefully, do not sign if you do not agree.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell I want truth, thanks for you insight, are you a owner operator? Or do you work for a company?

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

@@truckerrichierich3088I am a company driver making six figures. I show every pay statement and have since becoming a driver. I spent a lifetime in leadership. I’ve been an executive. The carrier for which I work has 300 trucks. You live in the hiring area. However, I don’t know if any trucks are open. Low turnover. Driving the truck is the easy part. We are managers. We manage five clocks, equipment, shippers/receivers, dispatchers, shops, and ourselves.

[@luisrevi6467]

I knew that shit will not work!!! The bigger the company, the less they pay!!!! How many times am I going to see driver falling for the least program trap!!!!!! Why??????

[@Nonya24]

Quit apologizing for getting upset and don't stop speaking the truth. It helps others make good decisions

[@LinwoodPowell]

You made a great point about staying away from publicly trading companies. I am done with them after i leave Swift. Swift and these other megas would've been gone had it not been for IPOs. And as far as recommending Swift, i would hardly recommend someone get a CDL these days. Let the Flip Flop Snot Rocket ppl have it.

[@Ervin-b1k]

Hey Richie: we really appreciate for everything you talked about. Saying the truth you save the time of many drivers avoiding applying to Swift Owner Op.

[@pliantsmith8760]

Man trucking companies is ruthless im fighting my company right now they are trying to strand me feom home my truck is broke down they only paid 1 night in a motel they say they cant afford an extended motel until my truck is fixed i had to pay my last 630 bucks for a week in a motel and my two boys are with me its rough out here companies should not be able to do shit like this

[@exoticjunkie]

Man it's time to go get a local gig bro

[@censoredeveryday3320]

Local gigs don't pay that much. I'm working a local gig now. For me it's fine, because I would rather have less stress than more money

[@exoticjunkie]

@@censoredeveryday3320 They pay more than being a company driver over the road. And after all the stress and expenses of being a lease operator the right local gig surpasses the pay. I'm looking at 2 companies right now that pay between $1600-$2000/week that are local with room to make even more based on the fact that they're hourly.

[@LamontDavis-e6w]

Don’t quit making videos rich you help me make some sense of this trucking game

[@censoredeveryday3320]

I run flatbed as a company driver and probably make a lot less than most here, but I have much less stress. I've debated with myself about going owner op, but from a math point of view, I just don't see how it can work out. The only owner ops I know who are making good money in this market are those with paid for trucks and usually trucks that are a bit older that aren't in the shop every month

[@User4622Vp]

Hey Richie! Good to see ya.

[@maryackerman7823]

Your not alone. I just watched 2 other trucker videos and they both quit Swift.

[@KILRtv]

Same.

[@RNRMike]

I work for R&R transportation, great company that pays and treats me well, we run all the lower 48.

[@lovethewordofgodjn321]

Thanks for helping me make up my mind not to go with Swift.

[@MichaelSmith-rt8vj]

I agree with everything you said brother...remember black men..these people are not going to do anything that will empower you brother..when you learn that maybe things will change for you..what I did to change my situation in this industry..I went and work for Chicago company for two years..save all of my money and invest in my own truck...you might need to do the same if you want true salvation black men. One love brother..take care of yourself.....

[@michaelpage8359]

It's not a color of your skin thing. How does any of the owner op/lease op or Swift or any of that have anything to do with the color of your skin? You think that these companies are doing anything more for white men, or Mexican men, or Asian men, or any other ethnicity of man or woman? They are in it to make money period. Just like we are all in it to make money being a lease op, owner op, company guy or whatever.

[@MichaelSmith-rt8vj]

@@michaelpage8359 are you white 🤔 or Caucasian??

[@peteholms9298]

Trust me, a white boy aint getting any favoritism

[@MichaelSmith-rt8vj]

@@peteholms9298 ok say no more take care of yourself..I never say anything like that..I just ask if you are white..

[@laidback6043]

Your 100 percent correct this trucking is gone to the toilet they don’t care anything about the operator out there trying to make a living. Those load boards are a joke.

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

Other drivers tried to tell you that you were buying your fuel wrong but you will not listen. You buy your fuel when you find it cheap and fill everything. You also get a fuel card or program even if it’s prepaid.

[@svsoleil3255]

It's tough to see/hear a good struggling...at least your honest and if people are smart they will heed...u are doing them a great service by sharing your experience and knowledge...lets be honest...who in their right mind would get into this business anyway...if u see mega carriers struggling, what do u think is in store for u?...I got my CDL at the start of the decline..only the utube gurus were talking sh**t about how the slight downturn was only temporary as theybhad seen ut before , so I didn't pull the trigger...I had the capital to buy, not lease or finance, a good used truck, all the starting capital I needed to start..but I did a deep dive into the economy and flow of orders..this is of course the fuel for the trucking industry so to speak..I saw that it had dried up and with no signs of recovery on the horizon..then I saw the capacity of trucks...and then I saw the prices of used trucks fallng...if u put 2&2 together...not hard really..u would realize u where about to throw good money away...sad really..I really wanted to do it...invested $7k and 6 months of my life in training, etc...but I am very glad I didn't listen to the sh*t for brains gurus...I just saw one of them on their latest videos talking about how real the situation was...I wonder how many people took his advice back then..any way...I pray for your success Richie...if not I pray for you to find out what u really need to do...and I think u know what that is...the first step to any successful endeavor is to be honest with yourself..

[@nohippietruckingandtransportat]

Giving drivers a 5 cent discount is basically saying I'd pay you less if I could. Some people would say get your own fuel card, but that opens up a whole other set of headaches. The benefit to leasing to mega carriers is the trade off of less money for less headaches, but if you have headaches and less money, that defeats the purpose

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Truth 💯

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

@@nohippietruckingandtransportat Some cards like ES Advantage have the significant discount AND get that status at Loves. Free showers and refills like Prime gets. I’m so jealous.

[@peteholms9298]

Prime= decent pay, great terminals, diamond status at loves, fast repairs, and much more. Prime is a great company.

[@ArmandoPerez-tj7bc]

I love the transparency. In a good market owners operators make good money and in a bad market they only get crumps. Employees take priority over independent contractors.

[@TheBanks_25]

Tell them you want an addendum for alternative use of tractor, you can take your truck and lease to someone else. Its in the contract, I bet they'll get on their feet then

[@tom267]

Schneider or Warner. Take a serious look at them.

[@PoptartGoneTrucking7016]

I believe you said it best but you got hater’s that isn’t going to like it but they have GROW UP AND THEY NEED TO GET A LIFE !!!!! Good Job Being Honest

[@TheGrumpytree]

I had the same issues with placement before I left. They had an opening for GP in rincon GA and they said it was full. If it was full why is it on the website? And then swift drivers on Reddit always talk about getting on a dedicated account but it’s so so hard to get on it but yet they find ways to call new drivers and offer dedicated positions to them. I’m glad I left and went to marten. They were quick to offer me a dedicated position.

[@Skiffertrucking]

Richie look into Baylor. Fuel disc is passed on. 72% plus 100% FSC. It’s not a walk away lease. You will own the truck when your last payment is made. I’m on my 2nd truck here. Cari Baylor 100% supports her drivers. All the trucks are equipped with APUs.

[@HighwayCurt]

Dude I left Swift in orientation here in Vegas!! & found another trucking job that day😂

[@truckerrichierich3088]

😂😂😂

[@KILRtv]

I don't think you’ll be happy with Prime. Inward facing cameras, and they are going to force solo drivers to either team or lease purchase. I have heard good things about Crete. I'd check them out.

[@ANTHONY-1979-BUFFALO]

I’ve been following your for a while I’ve never seen you down like this I would say it’s time for you to move on to a new career & come back stronger than ever

[@Thee_eric_lamar]

Much love Rich Amazon relay is going crazy too if you were still on the lookout I'm dedicated now home every other day 1600 weekly if you work the full week

[@liferoller8935]

There no money in training it only benefits the company and the trainee I made the mistake of getting back in training

[@bightrucking7246]

This is why prime inc is number 1 for mega carries

[@peteholms9298]

5,344 gross to truck 2,747 miles drove 2,317 net to bank Another week at prime

[@truckerrichierich3088]

@peteholms9298 your doing good at prime!

[@peteholms9298]

@@truckerrichierich3088 i wish u could come back to prime

[@no-_-limits]

I can either be a good guy and tell you how wonderful you are or I can be the bad guy and tell you where you are going wrong. As you already expect I will be the bad guy and tell you where you are wrong. You can’t talk or bash a company and expect them to treat you like a king because things are not going as you want. By now you have worked for several companies and all have an idea of who you are: note that they make a notation on your profile. Also your channel is also a marking of who you are and you come across negatively. Whichever company you go to, they will put you in the bad batch section. At Swift, after today you can forget about making it right - once wrong it is for good. Have you ever thought about keeping your mouth shut, do the hard work, stop complaining and stop publicizing internal companies matters and see how that goes for you. So far what you are doing is not working and will not work. I want you to do well but your character, your personality is a huge issue. Although the market is not so good there are people making a killing.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

lol 😂 I’m not one to keep silent, I swore to uphold and protect the constitution! and I’m going to practice my freedom of speech! Offend you have to tell these companies about themselves! Cause in hindsight you’re just a number, and I refuse to be treat as such!

[@KILRtv]

Companies won't scrap their lease programs, because they are making money from it. You are making the payments for their truck, and you’ve got to take care of all the repairs. Worse, you are depending on them for miles. As far as being a mentor, you probably will get miles. Especially when you start teaming. But, do you really want a new person driving "your" truck? And yes, their model is to screw drivers. They don't care about your money; just theirs. Sorry about your experience.

[@ToMuch44]

Says the swift driver

[@KILRtv]

@@ToMuch44 , what's your point?

[@Blacktopcowboy]

That’s exactly what I heard from the planners when I was there. You call and call and there’s nothing for days or what you get it’s laughable. Like 100 miles for pennies bucks kinda junk. They had me sit at the terminal in PA for 7 days. They couldn’t find anything. I was roasting in the truck in 100 degree weather. I’m not sure how swift is on the company side, I doubt they’re terrible considering they’ve been around as long as they have, but on the lease side it wasn’t great for me. I know they’re very picky on how many jobs you’ve had or any incidents.

[@MillennialLos]

Thank you

[@SuperSpeedy56]

get in the truck and start it up and put it in the lowest gear possible.drive in full throttle till it gets hot and the light goes out and then dry a regen. its worked for me. find a parking lot big enough

[@Bigtank5]

Swift is terrible was the worst company ive ever worked for.

[@SannarClaus]

They are stingey for not giving you 100% of the fuel discount

[@TC2020-w8u]

I dont have an apu. I literally sleep in whatever weather is outside. 108 in AZ. Time to go to bed. You can train yourself to do this. A/c is a reletive new invention.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

You sir are a solder 🫡

[@erinl.2640]

U might need to stay until u get your dac report cleared? Or get hired at another job then leave that way you can keep getting checks every week. Good luck to u.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Thanks

[@ogdriver5334]

A company driver will ALWAYS make more after taxes than a lease-on or lease operator.

[@rfgexpress8830]

WRONG!

[@ogdriver5334]

@@rfgexpress8830 Show me the money. Total miles driven, total revenue. That's all I need, no bloviating!

[@ogdriver5334]

@@rfgexpress8830 Then why don't lease-on or lease operators tell us their actual numbers?

[@lonner98]

I wish hirshboch would have hired you. Wild beard is dedicated for Tyson and seems to be doing OK. Best of luck and o hope it changes for good.

[@LinwoodPowell]

He recruits so he make alot of money.

[@TimKoivu-s6c]

How does someone lease trucks for years and never own that asset they put money into. Mind boggling

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Mistakes bruh

[@lifelong38]

JB hunt has best discount program fuel/parts in the industry Hands down..

[@theupandcomingartist5903]

You should of told that mechanic wtf he laughing about

[@BrianDuval-bv3ql]

😂bro you learned what a pick pocket company is😊many out there.sorry only a fool leases especially in today’s world for ever thing is sinking for purposes and if not yet it’s coming 😊✌️

[@Jordan-qw7yw]

You are a slave for the shareholders it sounds like

[@Target-kc3kz]

Hey Rich... I feel your pain .. this over the road/Owner Operator thing is all smoke and mirrors....

[@akutan224b]

Me headed to Denver from with a flatbed from Newberry, S.C.

[@TC2020-w8u]

The problwm with it us you are competing against thier company drivers. So since they are paid less, you will get the lower paying loads as the good ones go to the company drivers. Thats one if the big priblema with usa truck.

[@speedygonzalez5550]

Try looking up cheeseman trucking out of ohio or mds transport out of tennessee,heard good things bout them

[@Ervin-b1k]

Hey Richie: What about Christenson Transportation

[@loading6507]

Did you try dollar tree/family dollar account being a owner operator ? They always need the drivers

[@WIGG144]

Im a company driver for swift and the pay is horrible barely can make 700 hell 800 if im lucky that week

[@darielgreen2813]

I agree. I worked for them for 3 months. Never had a 1k check

[@WIGG144]

@darielgreen2813 I reached 1k once when my camera wasn't working on the truck and I got the safety bonus that month but they fixed that fast lol

[@MrDpboggs]

Why not just go back to Stevens

[@shawnfairman911]

New sub.

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Thanks for subbing!

[@carhauler1065]

Most drivers with at least 3 yrs exp know not to lease a truck especially at swift 😅 Now you mad cause you got played swift been running this scam you signed up for the fuckery. You asking swift why yall do this and that Duh cause it works for them.

[@Mailman-pw5ti]

GMO grapes

[@dwright9608]

Rich stop playing. Come to Estes Express Lines LTL company driver yoyll make over 100k your First year without fail.

[@TheBanks_25]

Im an Estes Driver and this comment is all facts

[@stevespriggs3302]

Have you considered KLLM, they have a lease side. I don't know anything about their lease program. Stay safe

[@TC2020-w8u]

Are you dispatched? You ahould nwver be an owner op if your dispatched.

[@bosleylogisticsllc8244]

Have you thought about lone mountain or Sfi and go to Landstar or Mercer

[@MissJazziBri]

Mercer? Don't set that man up for failure. 😂

[@bosleylogisticsllc8244]

@@MissJazziBriI honestly don’t know much about Mercer but got to be better than Swifty lol Landstar! I know he’d be good.

[@MissJazziBri]

@@bosleylogisticsllc8244 Landstar, yes.. I drive for Mercer, and I'm looking to take my truck elsewhere.

[@Big_Money_Trucker]

Reach out to me

[@joncaples2624]

Bro deleted so many videos

[@truckerrichierich3088]

They hidden not deleted

[@llll-po2pf]

Bro come to KLLM Come be company here. .65 cpm 2 days pto a week at 100$ per week. No driver facing camera

[@randy3588]

All I hear is excuses founded on some weird Divine wisdom that ultimately just ended up being a stupid decision and instead of just coming out and saying you're wrong and shortness video he has the overly explain everything is to get the same thing explained why she ended up in that situation outside of just saying as no self-control

[@truckerrichierich3088]

@@randy3588 thanks for subbing

[@hardonthots2770]

My company cut my pay from 70 cpm to 65 cpm and I wanted to quit so bad,but 90 percent of their loads are drop and hook and I'm still taking home at least 1800 a week but I missed the 2200 and 2300 paycheck....so I tried looking for a new job only to find out my company is still better than most 😊

[@truckerrichierich3088]

Stay ✋ don’t go no where

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

@@hardonthots2770 This is where you have to evaluate the whole package. If the carrier has good culture, home time, equipment, compensation, and knowledge, it might be worth taking a 5¢ cut on cpm. Have you done the calculation to see how many more miles you’d need to run to make up that 5¢ cpm?

[@TC2020-w8u]

The problwm with it us you are competing against thier company drivers. So since they are paid less, you will get the lower paying loads as the good ones go to the company drivers. Thats one if the big priblema with usa truck.