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Veteran Truck Driving Jobs MEANS AN Increased Pay At Swift

You’ve served your country proudly. Your next step should be the start of an exciting new journey. Swift recognizes your service and want you to join our force. You’ll get the financial security you deserve, with comprehensive training from a team of strong, dedicated leaders. At Swift, Veterans, their spouse, and a dependent can receive a full scholarship to the Swift Academy. In addition to our Veteran Class A CDL Training at the Swift Academy, we have truck driving job opportunities that can be obtained through our nationally approved Military Apprenticeship Program. Give us a call to learn more about our Veterans CDL training and truck driving jobs today!

Veteran Scholarships

Veteran Scholarships

At Swift, we believe in honoring our veterans and first responders, and the commitment and sacrifices they've made. As part of that effort, we not only provide veterans CDL training with some of the most knowledgeable, caring instructors in the business, but we also offer scholarships – so you can start your career as a truck driver without any concern for costs.

As a Veteran, you understand the value of loyalty. Swift shows our loyalty to our Vets by offering fully-paid tuition scholarships for you, your spouse, and a dependent to Swift Academy to help you get your CDL. It’s our way of saying, ‘thank you for your service’.

Dedicated Routes

Dedicated Routes

Swift offers more dedicated routes, with daily or weekly home time. As an experienced driver, you can choose between traveling the country or staying close to home. We cater to the work/life balance that works for you. See top accounts hiring below!

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. So, we prioritize driving schedules that support your family’s busy and changing lifestyle. We recently started The Home Time Planning Team, whose sole purpose is to utilize the array of available resources to help our Over-the-Road, Dry and Refrigerated drivers get to their most important destination on time. Additionally, if you are in the Reserves or National Guard, we make it a priority to get you to your assignments, without having to use your home time.

Career Growth

Career Growth

After successfully completing your behind-the-wheel training and earning your Class A CDL, you can spend your entire career at Swift – from hire to retire. That's because we not only work hard to provide our drivers with world-class on-the-road training, but we have a proud culture of supporting every driver, every mile, every day. One of the ways we do that is by offering you opportunities to expand your knowledge and your career when you're ready. Start as a driver, become a mentor, or advance to working in one of our many terminals. 

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

Our Benefits

Dedicated Routes Hiring Now

401k
Disability, Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
Stock Purchase Program
Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Paid Vacation
Prescription Drug Plans
Weekly Paycheck

Our Benefits

Dedicated Routes Hiring Now

- Refrigerated| Moberly, AL
- Refrigerated| Chicago, IL
- Refrigerated| Stockton, CA
- Refrigerated| Corrine, UT
- Dry Van | Richland, WA - Teams
- Refrigerated| West Jefferson, OH

- Dry Van | Multi State
- Refrigerated | Brundage, AL
- Refrigerated | Los Lunes, NM
- Refrigerated | Denton, TX - Teams
- Refrigerated | Jurupa, CA - Teams
- Dry Van | York, PA
- Dry Van | Pueblo, CO

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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. See top accounts hiring above!

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. See top accounts hiring above!

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 newer model Freightliner and Volvo tractors – 92% of which are less than five years old.

Swift has more to offer

CASY Partnership

Swift partners with Corporate America Supports You (CASY), to help those transitioning out of the military begin a new career path with Swift.

Dog Policy

Drivers can now bring man’s best friend on the road with them. Dogs must be under 40 pounds, non-aggressive and have proof of proper vaccinations.

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.

HEAR FROM SWIFT VETERANS

 

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

Veteran + Swift Driver

 

I've always been on the go. I went to the military twice. Went overseas. Travelled all over US. I've been on the move all my life."

Carlton T.

Veteran + Swift Driver

 

It's just like a family; sometimes there's issues, but they get solved. At the end of the day, you have a place to call home. I am really happy here. "

Ricky P.

Veteran + Swift Driver

FAQs

Do you offer a tuition scholarship?

Yes! We offer a full-ride tuition scholarship to our academy if you were discharged with a Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions. This has now been extended to a Veteran spouse and dependent as well!

Can I pass my scholarship off to my spouse or dependent?

If you meet the eligibility requirements for the Swift Academy Veteran's Scholarship, yes! A spouse or a dependent may take advantage of this offering.

Will I get paid while attending school?

You will not be paid during your time at the Academy. We do offer a full tuition scholarship to Veterans, so you would be attending at no cost to you! You will need money for small expenses during school, and a recruiter can outline that for you!

What documents do I need to provide from the military for the scholarship?

A copy of Member #4 DD214 that has type of discharge will be required by Swift. For the National Guard, we will need a copy of your NGB-22. For Active Reserves or National Guard, we would need a copy of your current LES.

Will my driving experience in the military count towards my experience level and do I still have to go out with a trainer?

Your Military tractor trailer experience is valued by Swift. We will verify what you've earned while serving, and depending on how much we can verify, you may or may not need to go out with a mentor.

Will my drill/AT weekends count as my home time? Will Swift make sure I can make it on time to them?

Swift will ensure you are still able to fulfill these duties, and not have to use your time off days while doing so. We follow the Federal Law and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) you will be placed on Leave of Absence.

Can my service animal come with me during training and when I get my own truck?

Yes! You can bring your service animal while training with a mentor, and when you are released solo. Talk to your recruiter about how to submit proper documentation.

Can I bring my dog with me on the truck?

Yes! We have a dog policy. Main requirements include: must be under 40 pounds, non-aggressive and have proof of proper vaccinations. A recruiter can give you additional details.

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