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Knight-Swift, largest US truckload carrier · Nationwide; terminals in most states
Mileage pay plus bonuses. Dedicated and regional runs usually pay more for experience.
- Worker
- Employee (W-2)
- Vehicle
- Company truck; lease-to-own option
- License
- CDL Class A
- Min. age
- 21+
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Home time
- OTR: 2–3 weeks out. Regional: weekly. Dedicated: weekly or daily.
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off
- Paid
- Weekly
- Tips
- No
- You cover
- Nothing (company truck)
- Upfront
- Company CDL training available (work commitment required)
Requirements to drive for Swift Transportation
- Age 21+ (18+ for some in-state jobs)
- Class A CDL or enroll in Swift training
- DOT medical card
- Drug test and Clearinghouse check
- Acceptable driving record
Experience needed
New CDL grads welcome; Swift also runs its own CDL academies
Pros
- Hires new drivers
- Many job types in one company
- Lots of terminals
Cons
- First-year OTR pay is modest
- Big-company feel
Who it suits best
New CDL drivers who want lots of lanes and training options
Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with Swift Transportation before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.
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