Glad you're enjoying the new truck, and sorry you're having problems with the Zonar nav. That's being worked on. Keep making the videos and stay safe out there!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do.

@Vpn367

2 жыл бұрын

My dad works for Swift Transportation. He loves it!! I am considering coming on in the future.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vpn367 I promise you won’t regret it!

@Vpn367

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives , I already have a year under my belt. I worked for Navajo Express for 1 year 11 days. I am currently a yard jockey.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what it would be like to be a yard jockey. I’m sure it really dials in your backing skills

Benny, I watched Dave's videos also. It sounded to me that he was burned out & got tired of maneuvering that big semi all over the place. I always do my best to give you truckers as much space as you need & I realize that it's not easy driving into areas that you might not be familiar with & especially with such a large rig. Keep up the good content, Benny!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Trust me I appreciate that more than you know. It can be tough at times. Also will do!

Slightly messy room just means the person's a hard worker 👍

Beautiful ride there brotha stay safe I will be seeing you guys soon

Your videos bring back memories. Did a paper mill run from Rome, GA to the NC/VA line after dropping off a very small load at Kimberly-Clark in Mobile during my 2-week road training with Schneider back in 2010. My trainer was great, but he got pretty agitated when Schneider had us driving around to various towns looking for an empty and they were either still loaded or not there. We eventually ran out of hours and had to shut down. Trainer said Schneider was over-hiring for business they didn't have it and there weren't enough loads for everyone. Needless to say I baled on Schneider. Curious to know if new Swift drivers get automatics like yours. How is Swift about idling your truck for A/C while sleeping or is there an APU on board for that? Unless things have changed, Schneider provides 10-speed Freightliners and idling for comfort is greatly frowned upon.

Nice truck! Congrats!!

I can't wait to get back on the road. I moved from Germany to Texas more than 3 months ago . Still waiting on my work permit . 4 years of experience . A friend of mine works for Swift he put in a good word, boss is already interested. Keep the wheels turning . The world needs truckers like us .

@douglasneat9147

2 жыл бұрын

Don't y'all drive those baby trucks in Europe 😂

Agree. Landing gear crank should be on drivers side.

Great content, I'm glad I found you. I start Swift Academy in Lewiston , Idaho On Monday. I looking forward to doing this. Stay safe out there man!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! If you have any questions I’ll be glad to help.

@alec1381

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Appreciate it a lot. I'll look forward to upcoming KZread videos.

Does it have front facing camera?

Does it come with a fridge?

Young drivers with stuff I never had. I retired after 30 years OTR. I had a Freightliner, All shiney Large car. If I could only do it again.

Yes they nice I just got my 22 yesterday it ride so smooth

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! It’s been a pretty good truck for me so far, no issues.

nice your truck is soo clean

Just getting ready to finish my training with my mentor. I was saying I wanted to do a trucker vlog

I’ll be mentee next week hopefully orientation on Tuesday in Denver can’t wait to be solo. Hope my Month long experience is good I am 6’2” sleeping in a truck is my only issue.

When your in a yard, terminal, distribution center or warehouse. It's a good idea to wear a pair of work boots, at times there may be mud or a puddle of some kind or both.

What's your pay look like at swift?

Good job champ keep it up 👍🏼

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks champ

gave you or assigned u?

Yep that’s the truck Gate At Kimberly Clark !! You probably slept at the Sprint Gas station at the red light that night too This is so cool you were in Our little town !!!! That’s awsome !!

Nice truck, nothing wrong with a Freightliner. Opti-idle is trash though and it doesn't work. Freezes you out and burns you up.

My Cousin Is A Owner/Operator With Swift He Also Has A 22 Freightliner They're Awesome Trucks Great Video Bro

What's good bro? What you like the most driving for Swift? I'm planning to come to Swift after I get my CDL permit in October. You got either Instagram or Facebook?

You’re a good employee partner keep it up.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am a retired trucker the way to beat dirty shoes or boots in your truck is to get a good pair of slippers take off you dirty stuff put them in a bag and presto you keep your cab nice clean without any dirt or mud.

You are gonna be the next Dave!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

One day

Hi Beeny! One question. Does your freightliner feel sensitive to small wind gusts? Swift gave me a 22 when I started 3 months ago and when the wind gets up to about 15 mph or so it feels like I'm driving in a tornado lol. Scary as hell sometimes

@raytruck5799

2 жыл бұрын

That has more to do with the location of your 5th wheel and tandems. Also, if a trlr is loaded behind the tandems, that will also increase the teeter tottering. In high winds you want the tandems as far back as you can legally slide them.

@repsforjesus6720

2 жыл бұрын

Beeny 😂😂😂

Yer, I got one too, around the same time. Have you had the exhaust clamp blow off yet? I started a national recall! Btw: I call the new Qualcomm 'The ZoneOut'. 🚛💥💨

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I heard about that but I haven’t had it happen to me

not bad to have a few cardboard pieces in the truck for mud area as this one. you can use them as a step spots so your shoes won't be in a mud.

Suggestion: Take lock off back door prior to parking trailer. Then you wouldn't encounter mud problem

A I WE ARE WATCHING AND LISTENING TO ALL OF YOU 24/7 🤔🤣🤣

You were at the Sprint !!!!! Yes that ditch in that parking lot has gotten Many a trucks stuck an had to be pulled out by a tow truck !!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool man! Small world huh?

@rodneymathews7008

2 жыл бұрын

I know Right It's a Small world For real 😂

good luck buddy

Plymouth, only 25 miles from my hometown, down in Savannah, GA just starting with P&S, be with a trainer in a couple of weeks.

Looks like those trucks are automatic?

Wooow you came o Beech island Sc !!! I live in Beech Island Sc You probably delivered to Kimberly Clark If you had Paper Rolls

What type of Rand McNally is the one you have ? Thanks for the videos bro!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Overdrive 7 pro

@mistersir7237

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Thanks! I’m gonna be starting trucking school next week and wanted to get some useful insights for when I become an OTR trucker on my own.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Of course man. If you have any questions I have my social media under some of my videos

@mistersir7237

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Thank you brother ! 💯🔥💪🏼

swift got some beautiful blue trucks

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they do!

If I am forced to slide the tandems all the way back at the gate but later discover it makes it too hard to maneuver for the dock or whatever I'll slid them back forward temporarily to make the back.

@gregorysagegreene

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, do this all the time. Gate policies are stupid. Treat us like we're not to be trusted. Better to be safe than sorry.

Are you doing local dedicated runs?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Not local but dedicated as of this week

Hi Benny how much you earn in a month

do they do hair follicle test ?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

When I arrived at CDL school they sent someone from swift out to do a hair follicle test.

did that come with driver facing cam?

@bennydrives

Жыл бұрын

No

@greg11786

Жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives thanks!

tomorrow is day 1 being with my mentor. im broke asf and in debt.. trucking going to be my way out!!! I;m going to buy a go pro soon and record for fun.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck man. If you have any questions I may be able to help you out

Dirty or messy?

Do Swift trucks have APU's? Any sleeper a/c or heat?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

They don’t come with APU’s (something about cost and whatever) They do have a opti feature for the summer in most trucks. Basically you set your preferred temperature in the sleeper and the truck idle to meet that temp and shut off and once it gets to far above that temp it’ll turn back on and so forth. For winter they have bunk heaters. Same deal but it doesn’t involve idling the truck

@rottihavr1

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Thank you for your response. That doesn't sound good for the driver, especially when a lot of shippers don't allow idling. Im in Florida, I don't think that would work out here in this heat lol. Basically its an epu. Trying to decide which company to go with and apu is a game changer. Love the videos!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Of course man and honestly I only really idle my truck at night during the day I just throw the fan on and put the windows down. As for the idling. I’ve seen a lotttt of places have no idling signs which seem to be ignore by everyone. I understand your point though

@rottihavr1

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives That is nice they gave you a new truck. You ever think about training? Il graduate in Nov. I think I could learn a lot from you. Swift does have some good incentives now and it will be getting cold by then. I can do without an APU for a bit lol.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about it a few times. Pretty sure you have to have a years of experience. I’m just not to comfortable with sharing the truck lol I like to be a loner

Benny ridding with Dave still does trucking videos and to a surprising thing his wife is doing it with him

I probably unloaded your Trailer that night On the forklift 😂

How long you been with Swift?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

About 9 months now

@dwayneburton9103

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives do you like working for them

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. I do enjoy it, of course trucking driving itself has some downfalls here and there but swift has taken care of me. Nothing bad I can really say about them

What model is your gps

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Overdrive 7 pro

Now he is back with cfi 1 23 22

I’m thinking of training to get a license I’m 55 years old had some experience on driving smaller trucks and haul hay with my truck and trailer my my own horses … I’m maybe looking for a local job maybe in the future part time even … you said swift paid for your training? Don’t you normally pay training back ? Would I be able to get trained to drive for free ? I’m in Manchester Tennessee… I’ve been living here for nearly four years … I moved from Uk 🇬🇧 my brother in law is a owner operator lives in Texas… I watch riding with Dave all the time he’s a card hey … funny guy 😃

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Swift pays for the CDL school upfront but you will have to pay back via payroll deductions for the first year of employment. Swift does pay for training which is about a month long.

@garrieparsons2265

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives o ok in your video I got confused because you hey man swift pay for everything lol 😂 I was looking into training and costs that’s why and feedback says swift expensive on the training that you pay in installments Bk to them … glad they gave you a brand new truck straight out the gate … hope you enjoy your new job best of luck nights suck though I bet just havpast you’re test in a truck 👍👍👍 keep up the videos

@garrieparsons2265

2 жыл бұрын

@@newjersey-thesupertrucker thanks for the tip advice key when your thinking of getting started for sure …. Top Man… thanks 👋 so much to think. Of knowledge is key

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

You actually have to be with swift for 1 year before your allowed to mentor. $800 paid a week while training $1000 guaranteed in your first 6 months After 6 months you get .50 per mile. If you find a good dedicated account you can make a lot more too. Not to mention monthly bonuses. If you stay with swift for 2 years they pay you back for the CDL school. Stop spreading false information on something you know nothing about.

Have a 22 as well. Absolutely hate the lane departure warning

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

It can get annoying lol

@nissan2829

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives and you can't even permanently turn it off either. You can only "temporarily" put it to sleep

@gregorysagegreene

2 жыл бұрын

"Phhhhhhhht!" Thinking of disconnecting the speaker. 🤣

👍😉

I’ve been inside the chemical tanks that hold the liquid that smell comes from, grown men outside of it puking from the smell. It’s brutal.

Oh 1 more thing. Them CDL's belong to you. You are responsible safe operation. Dont let them arm chair idiots talk you into anything get yourself in trouble. Bottom line they talk you into something stupid to do. They walk away. You be 1 have to answer for there stupid ideas to make only themselfs look good. I can say what I want I am owner operator. But I been where you are before I know. Just trying give some good advice. No accidents No tickets . Keep Tk in good shape lights, tires, air leaks fixed. Most I fix myself. Keep DOT happy will mean a lot later. You will see if you hang in there..

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate the advice. You’re absolutely right.

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

That’s cool just got done taking with someone from swift

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

will swift hire me with my cdl updated and my pyshical card updated ?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t see why not

@caseydoss9659

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives ok thanmk u sir im talking to my recruter today somepoint .

Sheeeet they gave to 2 brand new trucks🥴

Enjoy the new truck...oh by the way keep it clean.....lol

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Of course lol Thank you

Nice looking Tk. Like that blue. Just take care of it. Don't Swift It. Joke poor Swift drivers live a rough life. Trick is plan your day, run good & steady & safe get many miles per day in as you can. No stops unless must by law. You will beat them manic's every day on mileage. Try arrive to the area early then kick back at a very safe spot until appt. Time. My self waiting I like eat good big heathly meal while waiting & sleep.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I hear that! Thanks for the comment.

Kenly Truck Stop!

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

That’s it!

Have you wrecked it yet?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

No. Have you?

You should off just moved truck forward, got your lock then backed it! No mud in truck.

Be safe on the open highway.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Always! It’s crazy out here.

KZread sent me random video under truck I'm from Brazil.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Cool man!

All these trailers and veteran truckers talking about it’s no frait lol …..

Congratulations !!!!! ( now forget about home & Everyone in it ... NOW get out there & run Your ass off till You're either happy or not )

Brother dont get me wrong but i would like to know why would you drive for swift for funny money when you ca drive as a company driver for any small or mid size company for at least 2500$? just asking.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know a lot about trucking before actually getting into it so I opted to take the route where swift pays for training and you are in a years contract to pay back the schooling

@mikestrikemike

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives honestly that sounds like a scam coz the most expensive trcucking school is around 5-6K that i know. i am sad to see people are wasting their years working for free at swift, werner and other mega carriers. Brother the only way to make money in teucking industry is to be owner operator in small or mid size company

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I figured that out after a few months working here. After I get my year in which I’m almost done I plan to do bigger things. At least I’ll have a years worth of experience

@toddchenard2332

2 жыл бұрын

You should have applied for a federal grant at your local unemployment office. Use that grant at your local trucking school. This grant is free and you don't pay it back. It cost me $53 to get my cdl and not have to be held back by a mega carrier.

@Invictus13666

2 жыл бұрын

@@toddchenard2332 but you still have to get hired by someone and most of the better places want a year or more of experience.

Hey truck number neighbor! I'm 220174 🤣

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

No way! I always looked for my truck neighbor lol.

@devonpoirier9066

2 жыл бұрын

I see you in Columbus! Lol

Seems to be good company.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

No complaints over here!

@meladhenes4193

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives I am gonna join the team soon that is why I am searching around for information

Should have pulled your truck up.......😕

Wow unhook before landing gear

@bennydrives

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Done it for 2 years no problems

@scottcpan68

Жыл бұрын

Why would it matter?

Get back in your truck driver no unscheduled stops 😂.

Why does swift have such a bad rep in your honest opinion?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

They’re willing to invest in anyone to become a truck driver. Sometimes the trainer does their job sometimes they don’t. I had a great trainer. As a result I’ve been a great driver for them. The more drivers you have the more likely accidents are to happen that’s just statistics. I could go on.

@dnice.757

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives im in cdl school now and I told my classmates that I was going to swift after I get my cdl even the instructors told me it was a bad idea because the trainers do it for the money and not because they like to train

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

If you get a good trainer it’ll be a good experience. If you have a bad trainer you can always request a new one. Swift isn’t a bad company at all. They treat me fair and put me in a brand new truck in like 6 months of working with them

@dnice.757

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives I appreciate it brother ,wish me luck

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Of course man. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing you on the road.

Oh Trust me. It's about what you gave them. ISNT IT?

😅😅😂😂..swifty swift

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support ;)

They didn’t give u anything. In 6 months u will have paid it off because of the low pay

BECARFULL FOR NEW DRIVERS The school was Ok, the mentor was good, but after the graduation, they promise for inexperience driver at least 1000 per week, but if they complete 5 days of work and gets what, the dispatchers are sure the drivers get stock with no trailer, wrong directions, no answer the phone, anyway they do everything for doesn't give you the 5 days driving and the inexperience drivers get paid no more than 400 a week which means you have to sleep in the truck for 2 o 3 days with no paid, no decent conditions for less than 400. is been 2 weeks and it's been the same situation week after week. That's the way Swiff transportation makes money?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

About everything you said is false. Thanks for the comment though

@beatrizmartinez9514

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Really how do you know is false? I am not an idiot everything you put in written has a liability that means I can be charged for Larceny if is not true I have an off education for know that, Do you?

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

You’re going to deep man. Just about everything you said is wrong. I don’t know what experience you’ve had with swift, if any at all.

@jameshayes2301

2 жыл бұрын

@@beatrizmartinez9514 you have posted this same exact comment on almost every swift KZread video I've seen. You know you are lieing yet still you push this nonsense. I've worked for swift for 3 months now and can vouch that everything you say about them is false.

@wanghaf_Gl0yper

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameshayes2301 so you get the 1000 every week consistently? I just got hired and that was part of my reason for joining

We are hiring. Salary 2000$ week. Dry van / drop hook.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I made 2,000k and some change last week

@joshuaburns1772

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives at swift? Dam that’s good. We pay salary. Same pay every week

@purplepill5345

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaburns1772 what’s your info? Y’all still hiring?

aaannnddd.. truck is totaled within 1 week

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you wish

@robertkiell

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives isnt typical swift drivers do on the videos? :P

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Well when you have one of the largest trucking companies in America more often your drivers will have accidents

Nothing new here, must have been fired

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been fired lol. Looking to make a video within the next few days. I’ve been working real hard over the last few weeks. Recent put on a great dedicated account that requires a lot more work than OTR

Trucking what

Aaaaaaaand it's in the ditch

@bennydrives

Жыл бұрын

No, my driving has nothing in common with yours.

Average miles a week

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say about 2,300 to 2,800 a week.

We need drivers. Car hauling. No experience necessary. 2000-2300$ per week

@moisestheentrepreneur637

2 жыл бұрын

What state?

@Species-yy5ng

2 жыл бұрын

@@moisestheentrepreneur637 you can live anywhere. Where do you live?

@purplepill5345

2 жыл бұрын

@@Species-yy5ng what’s your information?

Freightliner are bottom of the barrel. Having swift on the door is as bad as it gets.

I hope that you don’t have that camera on your body or hat, you can lose your job. I have two friends that did that and lost there jobs they call it interacting with camera while driving a commercial vehicle. You can have it on your window but not on your body or hat

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Swift knew it was on my hat. Didn’t mind at all.

That truck stop kind of looked like a wanna be buckees

REPENT AND FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST BEFORE ITS TOO LATE 🔴,

Dirty shoes. Because your not a truck driver. You just drive a truck.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Hence a truck driver. Sorry I don’t like to live like a pig

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Lol why delete your comment? You know commenting on my video actually helps me out so thank you for the support boss!

@alvinjenkins8005

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives Cry Baby. Look at your floor boards and bunk hence you drive a truck.

@bennydrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support man ;)

@alvinjenkins8005

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennydrives your welcome

Horrible lifestyle