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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Swift Transportation?

42% 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 which are pretty standard for most big companies." ((in 63 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good training keeps you moving" ((in 42 reviews)); "Had a great DM and made good money" ((in 35 reviews)); "Most of the terminal staff were friendly and helpful." ((in 25 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 160 reviews)); "Poor management and office staff." ((in 61 reviews)); "long hours always available hard to meet quota" ((in 37 reviews)); "Poor communication and unorganized." ((in 19 reviews)); "Bad trips and managers don't care" ((in 18 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

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(1,817 total reviews)

Adam Miller

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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Swift Transportation has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,817 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

1.0

Aug 30, 2024

You deserve better than swift.

Cdl a driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice new trucks Lots of terminals

Cons

Pay so low it should be considered theft They will fire you if you bring up pay They will fire you after one driving mistake You are nothing more than a tool to drive their trucks.

5.0

Aug 26, 2024

Awesome company

Pricing analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is generous with benefits and very family friendly.

Cons

I don't believe there's anything on the downside working there.

Swift Transportation Response

1y

Thank you! We appreciate the great feedback!

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.

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