Does Swift Transportation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Swift Transportation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Swift Transportation. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Swift Transportation?

43% of Swift Transportation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Swift Transportation 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swift Transportation?

Truck Driver (324) , Class A Truck Driver (184) , Driver (108) , OTR Truck Driver (104) , OTR Driver (87) , Class A Cdl Truck Driver (40) , Company Driver (35) , Dedicated Driver (31) , Professional Truck Driver (26) , CDL Driver (25) , Driver Manager (23) , Driver Leader (20) , Owner Operator (18) , Customer Service Representative (15) , Account Manager (12)

What are the pros of working at Swift Transportation according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and you gain experience" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good training keeps you moving" ((in 48 reviews)); "Had a great DM and made good money" ((in 35 reviews)); "Had a good driver manager which makes all the difference." ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Swift Transportation according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and un organized don't get you home when they say tbey will" ((in 162 reviews)); "Poor management and office staff." ((in 62 reviews)); "long hours always available hard to meet quota" ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor communication and unorganized." ((in 21 reviews)); "Bad trips and managers don't care" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Swift Transportation layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Swift Transportation layoffs and their outlook for job security at Swift Transportation in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Swift Transportation locations?

Phoenix , Memphis , Atlanta , Lancaster , Greer , Jurupa Valley , Decatur , Houston , Salt Lake City , Ocala , Dallas , Richmond , Columbus , Lathrop , Laredo , Fontana , West Valley City , Jonestown , Los Angeles , Chicago , New Boston , Gary , Sumner , El Paso , Mira Loma , Denver , Edwardsville , Temple , Troutdale , Oklahoma City

Swift Transportation reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(1,816 total reviews)

Adam Miller

58% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,816 reviews)

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Swift Transportation has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,816 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Swift Transportation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Aug 1, 2024

Get experience and get out

Otr truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loads are easy Alot of terminal

Cons

Cpm / If something is wrong with the load you will always feel the worst of it. Never home No inverters Unrealistic bonus structure staff talks to you like an infant

Swift Transportation Response

1y

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We put a lot of emphasis on getting our drivers home when they need it. Please be sure you let your leadership know ahead of time when you need to be home. If you are having a hard time reaching your bonus, we ask that you work with your DL to learn what steps you can take to get closer to your goal.

3.0

Aug 1, 2024

It's okay

Ect planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, and you stay busy

Cons

They pile on work, and don't pay you what you are worth.

Swift Transportation Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value employee feedback, and we are always looking for ways to improve and get better. We strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, treated fairly, respected and openly communicate with their team or leadership. In addition, our employees are encouraged to provide feedback to their direct or indirect leadership team. As such, we ask that you please get with your leadership team to provide this and further feedback.

1.0

Jul 31, 2024

Trucking

Otr truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Takes new drivers with no experience

Cons

Lot of down time waiting for loads sometimes

Swift Transportation Response

1y

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You can submit a Mac 10 to contact a planner or Mac 30 to request a new load.

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