Swift
Transportation Difference
No other job can compare to life out on
the open road. There's unmatched freedom when you get out from behind
a
desk
or outside
of
a factory and get behind the wheel of your own truck. Your job is constantly
in motion, opening up new opportunities, taking
you
to new
places,
and introducing
you
to new people every day.
Even more than the interesting things you'll see
on the road are what you won't see - someone looking over your shoulder
every 10 minutes of the day. Rather than a nagging boss or supervisor,
you'll have a Driver Manager who is committed
to giving you all of the support and help you need to make the most
of your time on the road.
Miles
As North America's leading truckload carrier, Swift has the freight and the
miles to enable our truckers to reach their financial goals and have longterm
success with our company.
Freight
Swift transports a variety of freight from retail to industrial materials -
the majority of which is no touch and drop & hook. Our divisions include
Convention Services, Container, Dedicated, Flatbed, Heavy Haul, Intermodal,
Refrigerated and Dry Van.
Assessorials
Swift company drivers can earn extra pay for any of the following: detention;
extra pick-up and drop-off; layovers; breakdown; loading; unloading; local
work; tarp pay; wallboard; shrink wrap; hand pallet jack; driver assist load/unload;
cleating, choking, bracing; rolls/cans/roll off; throwing pallets. Line haul
drivers can also earn a bonus every month they drive 9,500 miles or more.
Technology
Each Swift truck features Qualcomm on-board computers. They provide wireless
communications that help improve driver and dispatcher productivity, reduce
fuel consumption, and improve customer service. We also employ TrailerTRACS
to help locate trailers and improve utilization of trailer assets. In addition
to our Micro Mapping application, our planners and dispatchers are able to
optimally assign truckloads to drivers.
Equipment
Swift uses over 16,000 late model Freightliner and Volvo tractors—92%
of which are less than five years old.
Mentor Programs
After you've been a Swift driver for at least a year, you'll have the opportunity
to teach other drivers how to become a sucessful driver for Swift
Transporation. If you choose to become a mentor, you'll be able to
earn extra income while preforming this
important task.
Comfort Zones
Swift features seven Driver Comfort Zones across
the country. Swift drivers can choose the region they wish to drive to suit
their lifestyles. These comfort zones have been created to allow drivers to
get home for frequenty while keeping them within a region that they are comfortable
driving in.
Home Time
Swift over-the-road drivers can choose how often they want to be at home. We
understand just how important home time is and we work hard to get you the
home time you deserve. The average is one day off for every six days of driving.
Regional drivers are
home every week.
Dispatchers
Swift dispatchers go through a “Driver
Management 101” course to learn how to work one-on-one with
drivers. Our ratio of dispatchers to truck drivers is generally 1:40.
Our customers
Swift is proud to be able to haul freight for some of the most respected
and well-known companies in the world. Our relationship with such
a diverse clientele allow us to provide the freight and miles
for our drivers.
In
turn,
our exceptional drivers have allowed us to win many “Carrier
of the Year” awards from such companies as: Wal-Mart, Ryder
Logistics, Target, Dollar Tree, FedEx Lowe’s,
Rite Aid, and Quaker
Oats.
Driver Benefits
At Swift, we provide for the needs of our drivers
and their families in a number of different ways. Our benefits package,
valued at over 9.5 cents per mile, is one of the best in the industry
.
Medical
Swift offers two PPO Plan options–PPO I (Basic) and PPO II (Buy-Up).
Both options permit you to obtain care and services from any provider you choose.
However, if you elect providers from the Humana ChoiceCare Network ("in-network" providers),
your out-of-pocket expenses will be greatly reduced. Our medical plan also
includes some vision coverage.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Swift has enhanced its Benefit Program with a new "no deductible" Prescription
Drug (Rx) Plan, provided by Aetna. You may elect either the Basic or the Buy-Up
level of coverage for the Prescription Drug Plan regardless of which level
of coverage (Basic or Buy-Up) you have on the medical plan. For generic drugs,
the co-pay is only $10. For brand name drugs, the co-pay is 35% of the cost
of the drug (Basic) or 20% of the cost of the drug (Buy-Up). Minimum and maximum
charges may apply.
Dental
Taking good care of your health includes taking good care of your teeth and
gums. Swift offers you the opportunity to purchase a voluntary Dental Plan,
administered by MetLife that provides coverage for dental office visits and
procedures, including orthodontia for children age 19 and under.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Swift employees also have the opportunity to purchase shares of common stock
of Swift Transportation at discounted prices through payroll deductions.
The Swift Stock Purchase plan is an after-tax deduction. You may elect to
deduct up to 15% of your pay to purchase Swift stock.
401(k)
Swift continues to recognize the efforts you have made to its success and is
proud to offer eligible employees a 401(k) plan. The purpose of this plan
is to facilitate and assist you in planning for your retirement. Swift will
match your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 3% of your pay.
Employee Assistance Program
Swift has contracted with ComPsych to provide employees and their families
with confidential, compassionate and responsive counseling and referral services
(at no cost to you) to offer immediate help in resolving issues, such as
marital and family conflict, alcohol and drug abuse, depression, eating disorders,
stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and physical abuse.
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