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A CDL Career Now Offers A Solid First Year Salary of $50,000-$60,000

Are you looking for a truck driver job with training and wondering why Swift? There are so many reasons! We're the largest full truckload carrier with more than 300 different driving careers. This means we have the largest support system in your corner and steady, consistent freight to keep you moving.  Start your CDL career with Swift today and see your potential!


Top Gun

Top Gun

Swift is now offering an exclusive CDL training program to help make you a safer, better-prepared driver. After years in the making, we have developed proficiency-based training using elite technology with experienced facilitators. Drivers will receive high focus practice on all backing and close quarter maneuvers and get paid while doing so. Gain hands-on experience from the finest instructors in the industry. Take your CDL to the next level with Top Gun!

Competitive Pay

Competitive Pay

At Swift, the ways to earn are endless. There are many opportunities to add more money to your wallet including trainee pay, DQP pay, safety, productivity and fuel saving bonuses, and our Driver Ranking program.

Work/Family Balance

Work/Family Balance

Spending time with your family is just as important as providing for them financially. Swift believes in a solid work/life balance. In order to prioritize driving schedules that support your family’s busy and changing lifestyle, we recently started The Home Time Planning Team. The sole purpose of this team is to help our Over-the-Road Dry and Refrigerated drivers get to their most important destination on time.

Safety

Safety

At Swift Transportation, safety is a core value and a top priority. As the largest full truckload carrier in the nation, we rank in the top 10% of our safety peer group when it comes to our CSA Crash rating.

We believe safety is the responsibility of every level of management, beginning with the Chief Executive Officer.

24/7 Support

24/7 Support

Swift’s always got your back – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with our Extended Coverage Team. Our network of support terminals extends from coast to coast, so you’re never working alone.

Military Apprenticeship Program

Military Apprenticeship Program

Swift is nationally approved for the Military Apprenticeship Program. If you have these benefits, which include the Veterans Educational Benefits, use them to your advantage and get paid on the job CDL training.

SWIFT HAS THE FUTURE YOU WANT

Swift Perks

Our Benefits

Dedicated Routes
Driving Ranking Program
Latest High Tech 'Smart' Trucks
Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance

Swift Perks

Our Benefits

401k
Disability, Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
Stock Purchase Program


Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Paid Vacation
Prescription Drug Plans
Weekly Paycheck

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Driving Opportunities

As an experienced CDL-A Driver, you want the rewards of a successful career. Swift delivers more miles, more loads and more pathways to expand your career than any other carrier. We offer various hauls. Choose the one that fits you best!

Dry Van

It's the classic 53' trailer. Most freight is no-touch, drop, hook and go! Over-the-road and dedicated opportunities available.

Dedicated

Would you rather be home more often? Our customers keep us moving! We have a wide variety of dedicated opportunities that offer consistent freight and home time. At least 3 months experience required.

Flatbed

Looking to launch your CDL career to the next level? Give yourself the edge, stay competitive, and earn more by joining a specialized team as a Flatbed driver! Additional training, over-the-road, and dedicated opportunities available.

Heavy Haul

Be in it for the long haul with our heavy haul. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, we have the opportunities for you! Premium pay is offered on this fleet.

Intermodal

From the road to the rails, Intermodal gives you consistent freight and set schedules while keeping you close to home. Per load incentives and weekend mileage bonuses are also offered in this fleet. Furthermore, 99% of the freight is no-touch!

Ocean Container

Do you have a TWIC card? From the ports to the road - Ocean Containers give you consistent freight close to the water. Dedicated opportunities available.

Refrigerated

Cool opportunities reside in this fleet. Our temperature controlled trailers offer Drivers consistent freight and miles. This fleet also has the most dedicated opportunities available!

Swift Express

Express drivers are home daily hauling freight on short routes. Join this fleet for an eased driving experience!

Dry Van

Dry Van

It's the classic 53' trailer. Most freight is no-touch, drop, hook and go! Over-the-road and dedicated opportunities available.

Dedicated

Dedicated

Would you rather be home more often? Our customers keep us moving! We have a wide variety of dedicated opportunities that offer consistent freight and home time. At least 3 months experience required.

Flatbed

Flatbed

Looking to launch your CDL career to the next level? Give yourself the edge, stay competitive, and earn more by joining a specialized team as a Flatbed driver! Additional training, over-the-road, and dedicated opportunities available.

Heavy Haul

Heavy Haul

Be in it for the long haul with our heavy haul. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, we have the opportunities for you! Premium pay is offered on this fleet.

Intermodal

Intermodal

From the road to the rails, Intermodal gives you consistent freight and set schedules while keeping you close to home. Per load incentives and weekend mileage bonuses are also offered in this fleet. Furthermore, 99% of the freight is no-touch!

Ocean Container

Ocean Container

Do you have a TWIC card? From the ports to the road - Ocean Containers give you consistent freight close to the water. Dedicated opportunities available.

Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Cool opportunities reside in this fleet. Our temperature controlled trailers offer Drivers consistent freight and miles. This fleet also has the most dedicated opportunities available!

Swift Express

Swift Express

Express drivers are home daily hauling freight on short routes. Join this fleet for an eased driving experience!

Our Fleet is Top of the Line

Swift partners with some of the industry’s top manufacturers, using late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors – 92% of which are less than five years old.

Swift has more to offer

Driver Ranking Bonus

We reward our drivers based on their miles driven, commitment to safety, on-time deliverables, low customer service failure rate and total day of employment.

Military Benefits Program

Swift is nationally approved for the Military Apprenticeship Program. If you have these benefits, which include the GI Bill, use them to your advantage and get paid on the job CDL training.

Debt-Free Tuition Program

Eligible Knight-Swift employees/drivers can eliminate the cost of college education through our debt-free tuition program. Study online and on the go as you pursue your education in our 50+ career-focused degree programs. ​

Hear From Our Team

 

The instructors were extremely knowledgeable. They gave me the confidence boost that helped get rid of any nervousness when learning the ways of the road."

Rafael V.

Swift Academy Graduate

 

I decided to go with Swift because they provided me the extra support I needed to get started in this career. Anytime someone asks me about where to get started in trucking its always a recommendation for Swift from me."

Devon P.

1 Year Experience

 

Swift has been very supportive of me, they've offered me the tools that I need to succeed. I trust my driver leader and my leadership team very much so they have always been there. "

Sara D

Recent CDL Graduate and Veteran

FAQS

Am I on a contract?

The only commitment at Swift is to help you start your CDL career now. We do not participate in employment contracts. However, we do have a financial agreement for Academy costs.

How much is the Swift Academy?

Swift Academy tuition is $6,000. Housing is optional at an additional $750. After one year of employment, tuition is fully reimbursed. We do not do credit checks! A Swift recruiter can give you more details.

Do you have automatic trucks?

We have both manual and automatic tractors. Availability may vary.

How long will it be until I get on a dedicated route?

Most of our dedicated opportunities require at least 3 months of over-the-road experience. However, some accounts do allow Trainees. A recruiter can let you know if there is one in your area actively hiring!

When exactly do I receive my first paycheck?

You receive your first check the next week after orientation.

Do you have tuition reimbursement?

We do! In order to qualify we require documentation. A Swift recruiter will let you know exactly what you need!

What is your average weekly pay during training?

Weekly pay for Trainees varies based on your state of residency. We pay at a flat weekly rate so you know exactly how much you will earn! A Swift recruiter can provide you a quote.

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