Eighteen wheels beneath you.

Working as an owner operator for Swift is the perfect way to build a great career for the long haul. As the leader in the truckload industry, Swift is able to give you the support you need to run your own business out on the road.
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Swift offers an unbeatable combination of freedom and support for your career as an owner operator. As an Owner Operator with Swift, you will be a small business owner partnering with a $3 billion trucking industry leader. As such, you will receive strong support in making your business successful and in making your life rewarding. Swift will provide you with the following health benefits through preferred providers:
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Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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Humana
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Pacificare
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O
ther vendors also available based on driver's residential zip code location
Premiums vary depending upon the features of the plan, such as: deductible, coinsurance, prescription drug coverage, etc. These programs all have underwriting criteria.
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Eastern Division | ||
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States Included: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin | ||
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Division |
Pay per loaded mile |
Pay per empty mile |
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Van |
$0.92 |
$0.81 |
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Flatbed |
$0.94 |
$0.81 |
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Covered Wagon |
68% of the revenue | |
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Western Division | ||
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States Included: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | ||
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Division |
Pay per loaded mile |
Pay per empty mile |
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Van |
$0.92 |
$0.81 |
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Flatbed |
$0.94 |
$0.81 |
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Additional
*Mileage pay based on Rand McNally's Household Mover's Guide shortest route. |
Additional In addition to helping you find health coverage that is right for you, Swift provides other important benefits that can help make you more successful as a professional Owner Operator.
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Swift Transportation also makes the following services available for a nominal fee:
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Drivers can be based at any of the 34 full-service Swift terminals, your home away from home. Terminals are your source for fuel, maintenance and repair service. Fuel lane personnel are trained to assist drivers with safety and maintenance checks.

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Midwest |
West |
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Atlanta, GA |
Edwardsville, KS |
Albuquerque, NM |
Owner Operator Requirements:
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Must be 21 years of age
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The first and second seat drivers must have at least eight months of recent, verifiable OTR experience
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Must be professional and have a clean and neat appearance
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Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen
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Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Haz-Mat endorsements
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No DWI or DUI convictions within the past 5 years
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No preventable accidents within the past 12 months; no more than 2 in the past 5 years
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No reckless driving convictions in the last year and NEVER in a commercial vehicle
Tractor Requirements
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Must be 7 years old or newer
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3-axle tractor with sleeper
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Recommend 46-inch maximum 5th wheel height
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Recommend 260-inch maximum wheelbase
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Recommend Low Profile Tires
