Why Swift!?! Dedicated vs OTR

[@jasonwright1648]

Can you talk about y’all health insurance and how much that costs a month? Thanks

[@robertmantore6058]

Last week of my training I was on decaded I love it

[@oshadamunaweera4939]

Love these pov videos bro. Looking forward to watch some of these. Drive safe!✌🏻

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Thank you!

[@PAPERCHASERS309]

@19:35 Dedicated vs. OTR

[@johnbaron3070]

Many thanks

[@PAPERCHASERS309]

@@johnbaron3070 sure thing

[@1BillyPeterson]

I don't know if you're seeing this, but I'm thinking about doing the Swift academy. Charlotte is 100 mi away from me, and I don't know of any other training locations closer to Asheville, but I can do Uber over there because Uber is really busy in Charlotte. I think training is Monday through Friday anyway. I'm honestly waiting on a call back from my local Ingles, since their distribution center is right around the corner for me, and I can get trained with them. But Swift is my next choice.

[@alexbenitez8697]

I am 18 & I already paid off my House!!

[@CAMMANDON]

Going to Swift driver qualification tomorrow I’m coming straight out of driving school

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

That's awesome. My best advice is to get on a dedicated account asap. And if it's not too late try to use my driver code as a reference! 457307 Goodluck

[@danielfrank4997]

Shouldnt run cruise control in rain.

[@johnbrooks2122]

I'm at TLD and on otr and I'm home every weekend,great people but just started at 45 cents mile.thinking of bigger company like swift, thanks for video and God bless!

[@josephpotter2844]

When you say a thousand a week do mean take home pay or before taxes

[@dasimparmy2289]

Love these video's. I'm joining Swift as well and I'm pretty excited about it. Start in a couple of days. 🙏

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

That's awesome welcome to the team

[@bee5629]

Im planning to go with swift too. Talked to them and told them I’ll be rdy to re-apply back in 2months

[@colt2206]

Well I guess I can’t work for Swift because I definitely not going to drive a Freightliner truck

[@CaptainRew]

I make about 50k a year not driving, but work is drying up and I'm thinking about making the jump. I dont really want to do it for the same pay but with little to no home time. If I am to go otr and be away from my fam for weeks at a time, I want to make a substantial increase in income.

[@bkass6712]

I’m goin to school this week keep videos comin good stuff

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Awesome! Use my driver code as a reference! 457307

[@DistantRelatives47]

Im about done with academy, and my recruiter told me OTR reefer was where the money was at. I don't mind being out on the road for 3-4 weeks and being home 3-4 days, but I also heard that dedicated accounts like Walmart are also really good because its consistent and you aren't stuck waiting for drive leader to set you up with loads. Any input on that? Have you done OTR? Reefer only pays 1cpm more than dry van, but is it worth the hassel of the additional time and headache?

[@chuckkenneth5169]

How the trailer and pre trips

[@andrewjohnson4351]

Can you do a video on backing, parallel parking etc?

[@teddricksmith3699]

Great vid. Does swift give you the choice to drive regional or otr after school?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

You can call placement it really depends on where you live but at the same time you can get on a regional or dedicated even if your not living in the area

[@freethought8386]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 do u happen to know which accounts are no touch freight?

[@jonathancoleman6482]

Marry Christmas

[@vantinestallings]

Like your videos, names VAN STALLINGS,LIVE IN SALISBURY, MARYLAND.I GOT MY CDL A IN 2021,WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE WENT to WERNER BUT CHANGED my mind, ENDED UP TRAINING at PERDUE TRANSPORTATION WITH A TANKER TRAINER FOR 4 MONTHS BUT MY WIFE HAD BACK SURGERY SO HAD TO LEAVE TO TAKE CARE OF HER,SO I APPLIED TO SWIFT TO GO TO RICHMOND,VA .YOU THINK I'LL HAVE ANY PROBLEM GETTING ON? SORRY FOR THIS BEING SO LONG.THANKS FOR ANY REMARKS.

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

You probably won't have any issues. Try to use my driver code for a reference if they let you . 457307 thanks!

[@werock1998]

Do you get to park the truck at your home overnight or do you have to park in like a designated lot and drive home?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Currently I'm parking at a truckstop a mile from my house so sometimes I walk home and sometimes my wife picks me up

[@werock1998]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 lol I just got to the part in the video where you mentioned getting a motorcycle to commute to the truck stop, shoulda finished the video first haha anyways thanks for the response, keep it up!

[@robertj6577]

How much is"good money'?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Grossing around 1200 to 1500 a week and home every night just about

[@robertj6577]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 do you drive a day cab?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

@@robertj6577 no some people on this account do but I do not. Every once in awhile I end up stuck somewhere else

[@darwingvivarm6486]

Hello...i am swift student...whats better account to do...OTR or dedicated..? I am in otr training wich of one is better hometime and money..?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Dedicated 100% you can really maximize your time when you know where your going everyday. It isn't as fun as OTR but pays more depending on what accounts are near you and can possibly get you home weekly

[@darwingvivarm6486]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 thanks for the information..

[@ItzNickyJ]

What happened to the uploads? I keep coming back across your channel and go into your channel and I be like oh wait... He dont upload anymore... I like your vids tho.

[@brianbosox]

Hey bro. TY for all the knowledge. I finished orientation for Swift at the Syracuse, NY Terminal on Thursday. Meeting up with my Mentor on Monday. I do have one question. Swift doesn't mind you using a go pro on your head and talking to it while driving? They don't consider that distracted driving? And did you ask/talk to them about the filming? Appreciate it. New Sub here. 👊👍

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

They like the good exposure and it is hands free. They liked my buddy bennydrives and actually got him to Phoenix for a live interview

[@fortnightly49]

Hey Brian; i live on long Island, I'm really considering joining a cdl training company. Anyway you can provide me with step by step information on the process? I know is a lot to ask. Taking that step would change my life significantly for the better. Have a good day

[@huntluu]

What are the dedicated hours on average for you? Like what time did you usually leave in the morning and what time did you get home

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

I like to start at 3am so I can get home around 2-3pm

[@huntluu]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 that actually sounds awesome man, you liking those hours?

[@bamboo8120]

So I’m thinking of joining swift once I move to North Carolina. Do you know how many questions are on the test ?

[@HereIzMatty95]

Did you ever get into it?

[@bamboo8120]

@@HereIzMatty95 no bro I just became a diesel tech out here. I don’t think it’s worth making money and being away from family tbh

[@HereIzMatty95]

@@bamboo8120 understandable, I believe it’s best for people that doesn’t have kids or a spouse like me for example lol, I should be getting on with it in a few weeks.

[@teresagonzalez1627]

Dedicated dfiver has most time home on the week and do they have weekends home too or not

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

It all depends on the account each one is different

[@GoChiefs816]

Man I’ve done so much research the last few months… I’ve been thinking I’m dead set on CFI or ROEHL. After looking into swift today I think I’ve changed my mind.. it really seems like it’s completely your own choice to do otr, regional, dedicated or local?? Is that correct? Do you know what home time usually looks like for regional?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Honestly it really depends on where you live

[@brianwatson9819]

What dedicated run are you on? And what's your average pay check? I'll be at the Memphis academy next Monday. Be safe out there.

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

My take home pay ranges from 700 to 1k a week. This is take home after med insurance dental etc. I'm currently on a chep dedicated route

[@lancesmith1392]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 is that with the 1k guaranteed weekly offer they have active?

[@truckerlynnray7399]

Great Videos. Very Informative.

[@rasshiloh88]

Hey bud, do you get the CDL when you’re otr training or after?

[@papajohn9064]

Thank you for the amazing content i’m new cdl holder and i was wondering what is the gps to use while driving the like the one that you have . can you make a video about that please

[@jeff-hx6ir]

Know what I mean

[@ngagenokia]

good job

[@tiggerexpress9939]

I just got done with my mentor got a load last night truck broke down got it back to the yard in Phoenix and then got a plane ticket home and go to salt lake next week and get a newer truck

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Well hopefully you'll get a better truck

[@jonathanferguson8280]

Dont go otr you wont make any money.. go dedicated thats where the money is

[@Chapo180dt]

I work for a company I do team with a friend and we run a like from Columbus to Dallas and then to La then back to Dallas and Columbus we are out 4 days and home 3 days but we are hustling no time for shit and Have to drive 75 takes Like a day to get to Dallas and a day and half to La but there is always delays so it takes 4 days but I think otr is better about to switch because you never have time to rest

[@jasoncook2294]

What kind of truck did they put you in?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Freightliner cascadia

[@catmeme4life220]

.... let's see that picture...

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

It has been too long what picture lol

[@johnquinn5581]

how long did you have to be with a mentor ? i have drove for schneider for 2 months OTR , long story , I'll share if you wish .

[@donielle1531]

Thanks- just subscribed! Start training with Swift soon in Virginia 🤙🏻

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Awesome welcome to the family

[@docfancysauce8751]

What is Swift Top Gun program? How do you get to do it? Im a new driver for Swift. Thanks.

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

From what I heard the top gun program is a simulation for drivers that have a hard time with their mentors and need extra help

[@DistantRelatives47]

I know this comment is a year old, but for anyone poking around: top gun is a training program that selects the top 1-2 % of academy students for an additional week of training which will focus on advanced backing maneuvers. During that time the student becomes a full time employee, and will be getting paid. They will sleep in the sleeper of a truck right there at the terminal and also train on a simulator. The whole point is to take the best students and then train them more on backing to greatly reduce risk of accidents while backing. This also cuts the students mentorship time in half.

[@kayleehenkel9166]

i work for swift , been driving since november 2021, eastern region fleet , looking to go dedicated , i live in lakeland fl any suggestions who i should reach out to? i just got an apartment so i’m trying to get a home every weekend minimum

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Call placement I know they run a dedicated water route that you can be home every weekend or 2 days a week

[@marcussmiley3952]

​@OwnleyOTRTrucking what account are you currently on?

[@truckingwithtyler3490]

How do u edit your videos bro I'm got a go pro 10 but trying to edit what do you use

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Power director. I find it best to go ahead and edit the videos one by one in the order you want to watch them in. If you put them all in at the same time it is difficult to rearrange them

[@truckingwithtyler3490]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 thanks so much

[@willmonlr]

How did you get your Guarantee

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

As long as you join during the promotion then you'll get it. If not you'll have to talk to your driver leader

[@joshwestfall8750]

R u still at swift

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Can confirm 👍

[@cloroxnotbleach4451]

Are you paid during the academy?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Check out my next video talking about the academy. But short answer is no

[@will78]

I was going to start at CR England Monday found out I had a driving on a suspended license they denied me last minute as the bus was showing up. It'll be over 3 years old in September.will swift hire me??

[@will78]

I got my commercial permit and a year certification

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

I'm not sure buddy get your stuff straightened out then call a recruiter and ask them

[@will78]

It's straight just a small town that tryed to screw me over a while back it drop off in September

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

@@will78 well call a recruiter hopefully they will get you in buddy u wish you the best of luck tho

[@TomAZ1984]

They really check your 5 year MVD. Personally I had my license suspended 4 times but they were all from before 2017 so they didn’t care. Never a driving on suspended. Hope it works out for you

[@cloroxnotbleach4451]

How long was it until you got your own truck?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

It took about a month but it went by pretty quick

[@jataviousleyva7961]

All of it

[@rasheemlambert5201]

I’ll be goin there soon Virginia

[@edwardcaver6168]

What school did you go to?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Swift academy in Memphis Tennessee

[@edwardcaver6168]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 wats ur name?

[@edwardcaver6168]

I went there also

[@tonymadden5084]

Can u talk abou the upgrade at swift

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Not too much to talk about you finish with your mentor take a test. choose your truck and head on out

[@johnquinn5581]

@@ownleyotrtrucking1932 so they let you pick your truck ?

[@hannah7669]

#TeamCarson definitely better at backing than Ben 😂

[@bennydrives]

Don’t let your husband tell you lies

[@eri_gq1741]

What's your CPR as dedicated rookie driver?

[@ownleyotrtrucking1932]

Cpr? Did you mean cpm? Is .54 cpm as a company driver. Today I got paid 960 take home. After health insurance etc

[@graymikep64]

😂😂