At Swift, our Owner Operators are a vital part of our success as an organization. As such, we provide the kind of support and compensation to enable us to maintain positive, long-term relationships with these valuable professionals. We strive to treat our owner operators not merely as contractors, but as partners in the success of Swift Transportation.

Swift offers its Owner Operators an excellent compensation package and access to a full range of benefits. On the road, Swift maintains clean, full-service terminals throughout the country. These locations serve as your home away from home. Swift also provides access to all company Service Departments and outside vendors for tractor repair issues.

To join Swift as an Owner Operator, you must meet certain requirements:

Interstate Equipment Leasing Lease Eligibility Requirements for a Current Driver Employed by Swift

• The first seat driver must have at least six to eight months of verifiable over-the-road experience with Swift Transportation from their solo start date.


• Minimum monthly mileage average of 10,000 for past four months.


• Must meet all driver safety requirements, including log compliance.


• No DWI or DUI convictions within the past five years.


• No major preventable accidents within the past twelve months and must not be on probation.

Eligibility Requirements for an Owner Operator not Employed by Swift

• Complete the Owner Operator Application/Contract "Exhibit B".


• Must be at least 21 years old.


• The first and second seat drivers must have at least eight months of recent verifiable over-the-road experience.

Required Driving Record

• Must possess a valid Class “A” CDL.


• No DWI or DUI convictions within the past five years.


• No major preventable accidents within the past twelve months.


• No reckless driving convictions in the last three years and NEVER in a commercial vehicle.


• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug test.

Tractor Requirements

• We require a 1999, or newer, 3-axle with sleeper and sliding fifth wheel, and prefer low-profile tires. Maximum wheelbase – 260"; maximum weight – 22,000 lbs. with fuel. Your tractor must pass a DOT Level I inspection.


• You are responsible for your single state registration @ $250.95 ($10 per week for 25 weeks).

Other Requirements

• QUALCOMM IS MANDATORY: your cost is $26.42 per week (on a rent-to-own basis).


• Owner Operators are responsible for special permits when needed.

Maximum Speed Limit

• 68 mph for owner operators.


• 65 mph for owner operator trainers.

Truck Insurance

• Physical damage insurance – available at 2.5% per $1,000.00 of truck value.


• Non-trucking liability insurance – available through Swift at $5.77 per week.


• Occupational Accident per Hazard insurance – available at $45.00 per week.


• Insurance is available through the Company or you do have the option of using your own insurance. Your insurance policy must comply with our Company requirements.


• Insurance subject to a deductible.

Other Important Information
Weekly settlements are processed on Mondays. Most trip envelopes received in Phoenix by noon on Monday will be paid the following Monday. We utilize Trip-Pak Express at truck stops and our terminal network to expedite receipt of trip envelopes. This service is FREE.

Application Process
If you have decided that the Swift Transportation Owner Operator Program is for you, please send the following copies to help us expedite hiring you:

• Your commercial driver’s license.


• A copy of your DOT physical


• A copy of your medical card (no more that 60 days old).

If you send all of these documents and qualify, we will be able to expedite contracting you and your truck to Swift Transportation – the Best Owner Operator Division in the country!