I feel sorry for you brother and glad that you are okay. I was also a ex driver for swift but only lasted for 5 months and it's my first OTR driving career and first company. Got into an accident last Jan 7 of this year due to snow crash. Truck slips and lost control and trailer jackknife blocking the I-15 highway (no other vehicles involve). Was on my way to Payson, UT to deliver empty plastic bottles. After the accident. Swift fired me on the spot. I was so hopeless and helpless because I was in the middle of nowhere location. Tried to call swift to ask not to abandon me and send me a driver that can pick me up just to get me to a closest town or city with transportation but swift just ignored (they are so heartless) .I was totally abandoned by swift and staying in a motel for 3 days paying bills out of my pocket while figuring out how to get home safely. When I left the motel at 9am I was asking for vehicles help but none doesn't want to help or give a ride. With the help of a good samaritan bus driver I managed to get to St. Georger UT and took the bus there. It was already 9pm evening when I found the person that will solve my sufferings and problem. (Thank you that man I owed him my life) In this experience I got traumatized here and I promised myself I will not go back in the trucking industry anymore. Now I will be starting to do city job that deals with low income earner and retirees. Wish you the best luck brother. Never lose hope ❤❤❤
Yoooo! Bro, reading this shit pissed me off! I never mentioned how Swift had me pay my way home, and I was two hours and a half away. No reimbursement no nothing. And then had a nerve to fire me? Eff that company
This was a very Trumatic experience for me. Even before the accident I was on the fences with this trucking company. That’s why I always will say that. I’m not gonna be here long that this is only for experience. But after this, I don’t think I want to drive trucks ever again.
2nd year of trucking, bobtailing in heavy rain Chillicothe, Ohio on way to see a chik. Slid thru a yellow light that turned red, spun around and layed it over. Didnt get fired. Got a wreckless driving ticket. I learned that bobtail can be more dangerous than being hooked to a trailer that holds ur truck down. 29 yrs later still rolling. Kp trucking, driver. U can do this. Swift not it tho. Chk other companies. Bad weather, especially snow, drop speed or just park. Even if local, its $ out there for u. Glad u made it out ok. Stay up bruh
That is so scary, so glad you are okay and safe. My uncle a few years back was in a trucking accident he never showed up to his destination and my aunt couldn’t get ahold of him and had to call hospitals in every town till she found him. He was thrown through the windshield and had to be in the hospital for months but healed and was okay 100% thank god it was so hard they had to move to that town and leave the house they were renting at the time. Definitely not worth your it at all. Again so glad u are safe and home now.
Keep pushin' dawg! Just tell them you don't feel safe when driving in snow or ice, and just park. When you're relatively new, you won't feel the tail jacknife until it's too late. I'm glad you weren't on a mountain. Always slow down, especially when the temperature dips into the 30s.
Man this hurt my soul. I’m genuinely happy you walked away from this crash. Don’t let it discourage you you can still utilize and leverage your cdls without driving
@@iamdesmondcassell I'm not worried I asked, liked the other 7 people here that gave 👍🏿and probably gave 👍🏿in the other comments for concern on your safety and job loss. You don't have to answer but you usually answer anything over here🤷🏾♀️
Yeah you’re right about swifts turn over rate. I quit after two months. Just a terrible job. But ended up getting a local gig and been here for two years now. Glad your safe man
Why don't people understand when winter driving starts at 4 a.m.until 9p.m. then get off the road get your 10 hours of driving then it will be so much better for you
I’m very grateful to still be alive no broken bones. No none of that. I feel like more than anything. My ego is bruised because I’m a pretty good driver. And then the fact that my company didn’t even back me up or do any type of shit like that I really just don’t see myself getting back into another truck anytime soon.
I got a bad story with knight and their equipment went out and serviced their trailer was in the rain for about 6 hours many people were waiting for their trailer and they took many months and many phone calls to get compensation ive never work for them ever again its hard enough getting jobs and then they take over 10 months for a payment.
Sorry that this happened. Thank God you weren't hurt. You had footage couldn't you have fought it. I guess they would feel like if you were vlogging, that you weren't paying attention. God is good!!!
I’m sorry too but at the end of the day everything happens for a reason. I’m just super grateful that it wasn’t any worse than it was. Because like I said, I could’ve died and for what?
I was #1112 out of Gary Indiana, Flatbed division. It was intense 😳 to say the least. I ran 3 / 4 weeks out and 2 days down. Ran all kinds of weather... not for the faint of heart 🥵
That’s crazy. I knew I was going to be out for a minute doing over the road and it was fun for a little while but it definitely got old real quick. Especially when I had to sit at a location for two or three days with no bathroom with no food etc. because I’m waiting for Swift. Mind you these are days that I’m sitting and not getting paid being away from my family. No thank you
@@iamdesmondcassell I had something in my back pocket, extra endorsement(s) except Hazmat. Never sat a day. Not once. I did wreck recovery & tankers. Double flatbed runs and Double box runs across Texas. Eventually got my own truck and trailer, also flatbed. Got married and it fell apart, was never home. Oh well. 15 years married NOW, but... no truck 😳
Darn DEZ. Happy you are ok. If you do go back to warehouse you will work up to supervisor in no time. Then you will tell others what to do. ❤ Be patient; Your journey will make you stronger.
I was asked by my Swift Recruiter to call her back regarding the application and schedule arrangements for school, she got to me an relayed from management." We decided can not hire you" I found out the Swift Recruiter previously tol me to call him back, never returned the call
😮Yeah! You could've been seriously injured or worse. And you did tell them that you were concerned about driving in the bad weather....😐😑I'm glad you're okay. I'm sure your babies and your family are as well. Moving forward. You been there, done that. Warehouse work or whatever you decide as a job or career, I'm sure you'll make the best financial choice for yourself and the kids. Blessings, Dez.💙
All I could think about while I was rolling around in that truck was this is the end and I’ll never see my kids again. That’s it. So I am very very very grateful to be able to still be here and be a father to my kids.
Glad you’re safe & not having control over that big of a vehicle would definitely shake me up as well!!! Swift employee here but I’m definitely not here to judge!
@@iamdesmondcassell yesss amen 🙏🏽 it’s sure not your time yet god and your angels are with u always just know god has bigger plans for you his timing is always on time 🙏🏽👊🏽❤️
I’m going to go work for swift I graduate from school next week is there any tips or tricks too help me out and any pros and cons too know about the company and be safe out there driver 💪🏾🖤
Glad you’re safe bro but always remembered it don’t worth your life to drive in an unsafe road. Always park in a safe haven. Keep trucking life has much more to offer to you 💯
Yes, indeed I totally feel the same way. And of course I’m very very very grateful to still be alive today to be able to spend time with my children and do whatever God has intended for me to do. I’m not sure what that is but I’m here for it.
Glad your ok bro I'm a truck driver in the UK texas is a fantastic state, we have been twice on vacation. Good luck for the future buddy i hope you find whatever you're looking for God bless you bro, Kind regards Arthur United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hey there 👋🏾 🇬🇧. Thank you for watching the video and commenting. I’m totally grateful to still be here with my family. Whatever job I do next it most likely will not be a truck driver.
Thank you. I honestly felt like I wouldn’t have got into an accident if I had my trailer on. The car many hours I was driving before that and I didn’t have an issue but on that same day there were several accidents on that same road but hey, I’m just grateful I’m alive.
Damn Dez, I’m so glad they you’re ok. I can’t believe that you weren’t hurt worse. From watching your videos I never would’ve known. Keep safe for your beautiful family Dez. How are you Kiara doing?
Get at least 6 months. Most jobs want six months of experience or more. You’re definitely gonna have some experience driving with Swift! Be careful. The pay is terrible unless you can get on a dedicated route.
apply with Chicago mom and pop trucking companies most of them will hire you with an accident and they don't go with all these bs rules like the mega carriers
@@Truckerbyday735 You damn right it did and then the way the company treated me afterwards was less than sufficient. I’ve been doing fine without driving.
Like I was saying, like the whole process wasn’t what I excepted. That was the quickest investigation I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t allowed to see the video even though I asked multiple times. I wasn’t drugged tested. I didn’t get my items from the truck. I had to pay my way home after the accident. Naw. No one should be treated like that.
I had a preventable last week, they had me drug tested, finished my run, then they fired me on the following Monday...I'm having a hell of a time finding another trucking job,15 months experience and one accident is making it impossible to find another job. Glad you're alright brother💪🙏
Hard to feel bad for someone who put themselves in that situation. Follow the rules.And stop seeking coddling and validation from people on the internet. A condescending response from a 40year old who cant even drive a truck isnt attractive and not a good look as a man.@@iamdesmondcassell
Whoa, that hail though!!! And omg so glad you are alright!!.And its plenty of work out there you'll find whats right for you..aanannndd what audio book was that you were listening to??
Yeah, it was a lot going on and I’m grateful not to be seriously injured. There definitely work out here but I don’t plan on being in a truck anytime soon.
You were definitely going too fast broski, can't blame them for letting you go, even in rain let alone a snow storm you can't drive like its a normal day. At least you came out with only some scratches, coulda been worse.
Another Swift driver got fired because his truck got blown over by Santa Anna winds, which disgusting Swift put down as an "accident" in the driver's record. Horrible trucking company.
Never drive in weather like that if you have doubts just don’t do it the company should have reached out to you seeing your newish and in there truck so F them yk get back on road it will work out I promise
I want to share with you, when you have severe weather warning like the one just had , should reduce your speed to 1/3 and come to complete stop. Because of ice on the road can be dangerous. I also want to share that you don't have to give up driving after what happened, I experienced similar situations but didn't give up due to something like this or other that you have no control over. Like Timex says " You take a licking and keep on ticking.".
@iamdesmondcassell smh..I'm here at the Days inn hotel,in Dallas n I'm sitting here just thinking that I mite back down,I hear so manny crazy stories about them,I dint think ima go back after orientation,
@iamdesmondcassell I wanna use them for At least 4 months but I'm scared I'm mite mess up my license here,if I decide to stay ima tell them I don't wanna drive up north because of weather,some dude told me he had a accident with swift n got fired on the spot n swift ignored him n Abandoned him,he was way up north n he had to find his way home on his own smh..that's not rite
I’m grateful to be alive and it definitely made me second-guess what it is that I’m gonna be doing with the rest of my life. Even before this accident I knew that I wasn’t staying at this company for too much longer.
Well it's a mega carrier they could care less about drivers I've worked for one mega carrier in my 14 5 years out here crst and never again will I work for a big company i work for a 20 truck company now and I'm in a pre eld truck and I love it good luck to you
He could have parked the truck and jumped in the sleeper and waited in the mid morning to drive or chain up the tiers. Driving on ice is like rolling the 🎲. I rather drive on snow then ice or slush.
🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank God you are alright Dez That was scary to watch It was not your fault that happen Like you said you could have died Thank God your not going to drive trucks anymore Your kids need you and your family Sorry this happen to you Dez 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I was already fed up with this company. And obviously the accident was the last straw. We’re actually leaving firing me. What’s the last draw. But overall I’m grateful that I’m still alive. No broken bones no serious injuries and I just left it at that.
@@iamdesmondcassell well maybe the accident was a sign! I’d be so shaken up to ever drive a truck again. Good thing you’re staying away from the big ones now 👏🏼
the main thing ur still dont let get you down just pick yourself back up youll find a new job good thing nobody was hurt misstake you made if the roads were bad and you did not feel safe should just shut it down but youll be ok youll get another job company would not fire you for 1st accident would put you thur bad boy school and put you thur smith system and would gave you points on your safety record and prob send you out for more training but would kept your job for 1st accident being nobody was hurt or killed good luck on getting a new job dont give up on trucking just get back into the saddle
Oh I definitely feel shamed. I pride myself on being a good driver. Yes I know I record however, I’ve been recording for six months. This incident and me recording had nothing to do with each other. I just wasn’t able to catch it once it started to drift.
You did not use your head after the accident. You was supposed to get in an ambulance and go to the hospital and file a workers compensation claim. You would have still been getting paid a percentage of your pay, and then a settlement later. If a driver ever roll a truck, he or she will be fired.
Swift drivers are notorious for self-inflicted wrecks. You were clearly driving way too fast for the conditions even though the video edit claimed reduced speed. A simple test to roll the window down and feel the front side of the outside driver mirror would have returned ice.
So Are you done trucking? Hopefully swift won’t hurt your career, but most likely they will and that’s going to hurt you finding another trucking job for awhile. Keep trucking man, it’ll get better and it’ll be rewarding at the end trust me.
I’m done with trucking for right now and honestly I feel like there’s more lucrative careers out there with way less drama and better pay. I don’t wanna be out in that position again.
@@iamdesmondcassell I get it. But don’t let one company decide your future man. Swift is just a start up company to get your experience, after that, a whole lot of opportunities opens up with way better pay.
I feel sorry for you brother and glad that you are okay. I was also a ex driver for swift but only lasted for 5 months and it's my first OTR driving career and first company. Got into an accident last Jan 7 of this year due to snow crash. Truck slips and lost control and trailer jackknife blocking the I-15 highway (no other vehicles involve). Was on my way to Payson, UT to deliver empty plastic bottles. After the accident. Swift fired me on the spot. I was so hopeless and helpless because I was in the middle of nowhere location. Tried to call swift to ask not to abandon me and send me a driver that can pick me up just to get me to a closest town or city with transportation but swift just ignored (they are so heartless) .I was totally abandoned by swift and staying in a motel for 3 days paying bills out of my pocket while figuring out how to get home safely. When I left the motel at 9am I was asking for vehicles help but none doesn't want to help or give a ride. With the help of a good samaritan bus driver I managed to get to St. Georger UT and took the bus there. It was already 9pm evening when I found the person that will solve my sufferings and problem. (Thank you that man I owed him my life) In this experience I got traumatized here and I promised myself I will not go back in the trucking industry anymore. Now I will be starting to do city job that deals with low income earner and retirees. Wish you the best luck brother. Never lose hope ❤❤❤
Yoooo! Bro, reading this shit pissed me off! I never mentioned how Swift had me pay my way home, and I was two hours and a half away. No reimbursement no nothing. And then had a nerve to fire me? Eff that company
Fuck SWIFT
God bless
@@KOSHPARZdid you figure it out?
Did u get fired cause you was distracted by using your phone while driving
Gods grace and mercy Dez. So glad you were not hurt or worse. You have kids and they need you. God allowed things to happen for a reason....ijs
Aww man!! Dez thank God you didn't get hurt 🙏 those beautiful kids of yours would have been devastated. God is good all the time 🙏
This was a very Trumatic experience for me. Even before the accident I was on the fences with this trucking company. That’s why I always will say that. I’m not gonna be here long that this is only for experience. But after this, I don’t think I want to drive trucks ever again.
2nd year of trucking, bobtailing in heavy rain Chillicothe, Ohio on way to see a chik. Slid thru a yellow light that turned red, spun around and layed it over. Didnt get fired. Got a wreckless driving ticket. I learned that bobtail can be more dangerous than being hooked to a trailer that holds ur truck down. 29 yrs later still rolling. Kp trucking, driver. U can do this. Swift not it tho. Chk other companies. Bad weather, especially snow, drop speed or just park. Even if local, its $ out there for u. Glad u made it out ok. Stay up bruh
That is so scary, so glad you are okay and safe. My uncle a few years back was in a trucking accident he never showed up to his destination and my aunt couldn’t get ahold of him and had to call hospitals in every town till she found him. He was thrown through the windshield and had to be in the hospital for months but healed and was okay 100% thank god it was so hard they had to move to that town and leave the house they were renting at the time. Definitely not worth your it at all. Again so glad u are safe and home now.
Oh my! I’m so sorry to read this. It does something to me to see accidents now. Takes me back to that moment.
Keep pushin' dawg! Just tell them you don't feel safe when driving in snow or ice, and just park. When you're relatively new, you won't feel the tail jacknife until it's too late. I'm glad you weren't on a mountain. Always slow down, especially when the temperature dips into the 30s.
Man this hurt my soul. I’m genuinely happy you walked away from this crash. Don’t let it discourage you you can still utilize and leverage your cdls without driving
Oh, I’m definitely discouraged by this. And not just the accident. The whole experience with Swift Swift left a bad taste in my mouth. Pause.
My bf has his CDL, an they told him to NOT ever work for SWIFT. They DONT CARE about their ppl.
Swift is trash stay away from mega carriers jb hunt Schneider they all straight trash period
How?
A driver has one CDL not “CDL’s.”
Ain't nobody asking who the heck was that woman Des????
That’s wtf your worried about? You won’t be commenting on this channel again. Smh
@@iamdesmondcassell I'm not worried I asked, liked the other 7 people here that gave 👍🏿and probably gave 👍🏿in the other comments for concern on your safety and job loss. You don't have to answer but you usually answer anything over here🤷🏾♀️
Like he says, you all just here for the mess and it’s disgusting 🤢 Glad you’re safe King
@@kellyhearna You're a mess, you betta find out there's only 1 KING in life
JESUS CHRIST!!
When snowing out, its best to keep both hands on the wheel. Not one hand out the window recording.
Wow! Thankful you survived this accident. Many blessings to you.
Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m grateful I’m here and able to be with my family
Yeah you’re right about swifts turn over rate. I quit after two months. Just a terrible job. But ended up getting a local gig and been here for two years now. Glad your safe man
Prayers for you, your family, and your salvation. I am glad you survived and stay blessed!
Why don't people understand when winter driving starts at 4 a.m.until 9p.m. then get off the road get your 10 hours of driving then it will be so much better for you
Hope you ok brother i be worried about the weather myself. And accidents too
I’m very grateful to still be alive no broken bones. No none of that. I feel like more than anything. My ego is bruised because I’m a pretty good driver. And then the fact that my company didn’t even back me up or do any type of shit like that I really just don’t see myself getting back into another truck anytime soon.
I got a bad story with knight and their equipment went out and serviced their trailer was in the rain for about 6 hours many people were waiting for their trailer and they took many months and many phone calls to get compensation ive never work for them ever again its hard enough getting jobs and then they take over 10 months for a payment.
Sorry that this happened. Thank God you weren't hurt. You had footage couldn't you have fought it. I guess they would feel like if you were vlogging, that you weren't paying attention. God is good!!!
I’m sorry too but at the end of the day everything happens for a reason. I’m just super grateful that it wasn’t any worse than it was. Because like I said, I could’ve died and for what?
Wow 😮 how they gonna fire you after an accident thats insane, but glad you’re okay! These companies don’t care about their people and it’s sad.
Were you recording while driving?
I was #1112 out of Gary Indiana, Flatbed division. It was intense 😳 to say the least. I ran 3 / 4 weeks out and 2 days down. Ran all kinds of weather... not for the faint of heart 🥵
That’s crazy. I knew I was going to be out for a minute doing over the road and it was fun for a little while but it definitely got old real quick. Especially when I had to sit at a location for two or three days with no bathroom with no food etc. because I’m waiting for Swift. Mind you these are days that I’m sitting and not getting paid being away from my family. No thank you
@@iamdesmondcassell I had something in my back pocket, extra endorsement(s) except Hazmat. Never sat a day. Not once. I did wreck recovery & tankers. Double flatbed runs and Double box runs across Texas. Eventually got my own truck and trailer, also flatbed. Got married and it fell apart, was never home. Oh well. 15 years married NOW, but... no truck 😳
@@jasonpocaro2730ya I’ve heard driving with a family is very hard otr.
Wow!! Glad you made it through that
Thank you! 🙏🏾 I’m very grateful
Glade your ok bro 💪🏾💯
Appreciate it bro. It happened so damn quickly
Darn DEZ. Happy you are ok. If you do go back to warehouse you will work up to supervisor in no time. Then you will tell others what to do. ❤ Be patient; Your journey will make you stronger.
I was asked by my Swift Recruiter to call her back regarding the application and schedule arrangements for school, she got to me an relayed from management." We decided can not hire you"
I found out the Swift Recruiter previously tol me to call him back, never returned the call
my driver leader failed to report my speeding ticket twice after telling her about it. 5 months later they let me go because it was never reported
You will be alright my brother.love from India
😮Yeah! You could've been seriously injured or worse. And you did tell them that you were concerned about driving in the bad weather....😐😑I'm glad you're okay. I'm sure your babies and your family are as well.
Moving forward. You been there, done that. Warehouse work or whatever you decide as a job or career, I'm sure you'll make the best financial choice for yourself and the kids. Blessings, Dez.💙
All I could think about while I was rolling around in that truck was this is the end and I’ll never see my kids again. That’s it. So I am very very very grateful to be able to still be here and be a father to my kids.
@@iamdesmondcassell🥺yeah, ikr?
Glad that you’re okay bro ✊🏾🖤👑 Stay encouraged.
Are you serious? I didn’t know you watched the channel. You retired yet? Glad to hear former you. Go Falcons!
Glad you’re safe & not having control over that big of a vehicle would definitely shake me up as well!!! Swift employee here but I’m definitely not here to judge!
Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m very grateful to be alive today
Omg😲 I'm glad you're doing ok! I'm late seeing this video... that is so scary...
Thank you 🙏🏾 This was very scary for me. I’m grateful it was worse than it was.
I haven’t watch the video yet but I’m glad u still here to tell the story !Your children need you bro🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I appreciate that
Did you got rear ended or you didn't steer into the skid .?
Omg glad your ok god has other plans for you ❤
Thank you I’m grateful to still be here. It could’ve been so much worse.
@@iamdesmondcassell yesss amen 🙏🏽 it’s sure not your time yet god and your angels are with u always just know god has bigger plans for you his timing is always on time 🙏🏽👊🏽❤️
I’m going to go work for swift I graduate from school next week is there any tips or tricks too help me out and any pros and cons too know about the company and be safe out there driver 💪🏾🖤
Learn as much as you can. I hope you have a great mentor like I did. You will be alone for most of the time so be careful
how do you like the job ?
Glad you’re safe bro but always remembered it don’t worth your life to drive in an unsafe road. Always park in a safe haven. Keep trucking life has much more to offer to you 💯
Des one door closes another one opens your still needed on this earth you have alot more to accomplish
Yes, indeed I totally feel the same way. And of course I’m very very very grateful to still be alive today to be able to spend time with my children and do whatever God has intended for me to do. I’m not sure what that is but I’m here for it.
Come on ppl who care !!! That is his business I’m so happy for you god bless ya
Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m grateful to be here
at least you went out with a bang! btw u got flip over ONLY with a tractor?
Damn glad ur safe Dez no job is worth your life
What you said. Swift can kiss my black ass lol Naw Fa real tho. That accident scared the 💩 out of me.
@iamdesmondcassell I saw the blood on your arm hope it wasn't too serious for stitches
Some Swift recruiters sometimes ditch or leave to hang dry, for various reasons not to hire a new driver
and at times want to toy or play games .
I thank God that you okay.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Is everyone okay 👍🏾?😮
Glad you are alright. ❤❤❤ these jobs dont gaf
Thank you and they really don’t
get your time and get local- local is up to 35hr...
So glad you’re okay!! 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m very grateful to be here with my family
glad you are ok and not injured. 🚚
Thank you 🙏🏾. I’m very grateful
@@iamdesmondcassell yw
Hey Dez im glad you're ok
Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m very grateful to be alive and well.
@@iamdesmondcassell you're welcome 😊
What caused the accident? I couldn't tell.
Ice. There were several accidents in that 2 Mile ke area
Dammm brother glad you ok. What happened was it from the ice on ground or did u get tired? If you dont mind me asking
Ice on the ground. There were several accidents in the same area at that time. I’m just grateful that it wasn’t worse.
Are you okay bro? What happened with the accident?
Yeah I’m good. The road had a lot of black ice 🧊 There were over 24 accidents within a 6 hour period
Blessings to you and surviving. But atleast l consider us express/ Variant
Thank you but I think I’m good. I do miss driving though but working for that company really made me not want to drive for a while
Glad your ok bro I'm a truck driver in the UK texas is a fantastic state, we have been twice on vacation.
Good luck for the future buddy i hope you find whatever you're looking for God bless you bro,
Kind regards Arthur United
Kingdom 🇬🇧
Hey there 👋🏾 🇬🇧. Thank you for watching the video and commenting. I’m totally grateful to still be here with my family. Whatever job I do next it most likely will not be a truck driver.
@iamdesmondcassell totally agree with you I'm quitting this year bro time to hang my truck keys up
Jo, you had no trailer. What happened, Jo Jo, weird situation, Bra?
Wow, I'm so glad you are ok. That could have been worse if you had your trailer attached.
Thank you. I honestly felt like I wouldn’t have got into an accident if I had my trailer on. The car many hours I was driving before that and I didn’t have an issue but on that same day there were several accidents on that same road but hey, I’m just grateful I’m alive.
Glad you’re ok ! 🙏🏾
I appreciate it 🙏🏾
Glad you didn’t get hurt Dez when that happened
Thank you I’m very very grateful as well. All I can think about is my kids.
If you think of Driving again, you should apply for Western Express.
Damn Dez, I’m so glad they you’re ok. I can’t believe that you weren’t hurt worse. From watching your videos I never would’ve known. Keep safe for your beautiful family Dez. How are you Kiara doing?
You mean you got into an accident while driving too fast on the snow and filming at the same time??🤦
Glad you’re okay!
Thank you 🙏🏾
My plan is to get 3 months experience with Swift and bounce.
Get at least 6 months. Most jobs want six months of experience or more. You’re definitely gonna have some experience driving with Swift! Be careful. The pay is terrible unless you can get on a dedicated route.
@@iamdesmondcassell Thanks will do. My plan is to get a dedicated route after training with the mentor.
Good luck with getting a trucking job with a rollover on your record. I heard it's really hard to get one with a rollover.
I’m not sure if you know this or not but truck driving isn’t the only job there is.
apply with Chicago mom and pop trucking companies most of them will hire you with an accident and they don't go with all these bs rules like the mega carriers
I ve been driving 20 yrs keep it 100
You had a wreck and it scared you
Nothing to be ashamed of glad your ok
@@Truckerbyday735 You damn right it did and then the way the company treated me afterwards was less than sufficient. I’ve been doing fine without driving.
@iamdesmondcassell cool man I really like the edits and video style hopefully I ll be able to produce similar videos on my channel one day
Did you get your class A suspended?
No.
Dad gotta take care of dad !!❤ family straight and now it’s your turn .
Black men are treated with short worth. We only important when it comes to financial stability.
so YOU flipped a truck and swift is the bad guy...
That literally is NOT what he said… 🤦🏾♂️
What was the cause?
@@jamesguest4741 driving to fast for conditions
Shuddup bum watch the video
Your driving career is done
What’s the name of that book 👀?
Friends and Lovers by Erica Jerome Dickey
Thanks. And sorry to hear about your accident. That looked scary as hell.
i just hope that wasnt a preventable,if so you wont be driving for a while.
Like I was saying, like the whole process wasn’t what I excepted. That was the quickest investigation I’ve ever seen. I wasn’t allowed to see the video even though I asked multiple times. I wasn’t drugged tested. I didn’t get my items from the truck. I had to pay my way home after the accident. Naw. No one should be treated like that.
I had a preventable last week, they had me drug tested, finished my run, then they fired me on the following Monday...I'm having a hell of a time finding another trucking job,15 months experience and one accident is making it impossible to find another job.
Glad you're alright brother💪🙏
@@brianlotshaw5730 look for second chance preventable companies. There are companies that will be willing to hire with an accident.
I went to driving school with a great guy that went with swift. In the first week he hit a low bridge.
Switf no good.TDI GOOD SCHOOL
6:08 👀 👀 new girl
21:04 accident
Not a new girl. Thanks for being concerned about the accident though. Nice 👍🏾
Hard to feel bad for someone who put themselves in that situation. Follow the rules.And stop seeking coddling and validation from people on the internet.
A condescending response from a 40year old who cant even drive a truck isnt attractive and not a good look as a man.@@iamdesmondcassell
Worried about the wrong thing
Glad you walked away safely!!
Thank you. I’m definitely grateful for everything
Whoa, that hail though!!! And omg so glad you are alright!!.And its plenty of work out there you'll find whats right for you..aanannndd what audio book was that you were listening to??
Yeah, it was a lot going on and I’m grateful not to be seriously injured. There definitely work out here but I don’t plan on being in a truck anytime soon.
Man sometimes those trucks decide to take a nap at the wrong time
You were definitely going too fast broski, can't blame them for letting you go, even in rain let alone a snow storm you can't drive like its a normal day. At least you came out with only some scratches, coulda been worse.
How fast was I going sir? I wasn’t recording during the accident.
Another Swift driver got fired because his truck got blown over by Santa Anna winds, which disgusting Swift put down as an "accident" in the driver's record.
Horrible trucking company.
Never drive in weather like that if you have doubts just don’t do it the company should have reached out to you seeing your newish and in there truck so F them yk get back on road it will work out I promise
Never use google Maps for directions because it could lead you to no truck routes been there. I learned my lesson
Omg im glad your ok..Like i always say..God still wanted you here..Only he knows our plan..You could of died thats crazy
Amen 🙏🏾 this whole things was so crazy. It all happened so fast. I’m just grateful that I was able to walk away
Why do have 3 tanks of gas.
Only two are for fuel the other is for another needed fluid
I want to share with you, when you have severe weather warning like the one just had , should reduce your speed to 1/3 and come to complete stop. Because of ice on the road can be dangerous.
I also want to share that you don't have to give up driving after what happened, I experienced similar situations but didn't give up due to something like this or other that you have no control over. Like Timex says " You take a licking and keep on ticking.".
Did they fire u because of video
So when they fired you, did they pay for you to go home, or all expenses was on you, ,
It was all on me. They didn’t help at all. I never ever got all my items out the truck. Oh well
@iamdesmondcassell smh..I'm here at the Days inn hotel,in Dallas n I'm sitting here just thinking that I mite back down,I hear so manny crazy stories about them,I dint think ima go back after orientation,
@iamdesmondcassell I wanna use them for At least 4 months but I'm scared I'm mite mess up my license here,if I decide to stay ima tell them I don't wanna drive up north because of weather,some dude told me he had a accident with swift n got fired on the spot n swift ignored him n Abandoned him,he was way up north n he had to find his way home on his own smh..that's not rite
Good you didn't get hurt man!
I was definitely blessed. I thought I was a goner.
I know you did this something I been wanting to do for long time is trucks too bruh!
"HIS BABY" that was going way to fast!
Holding a camera out the window. Listening to a podcast lol
Damn bro what happened did you slide?
Yeah bro I hit that black ice and I wasn’t able to recover it in time
wow ! they fired you for an accident that accord during a snowstorm? it's was bad weather. glad you didn't get hurt too bad.
I’m grateful to be alive and it definitely made me second-guess what it is that I’m gonna be doing with the rest of my life. Even before this accident I knew that I wasn’t staying at this company for too much longer.
Well it's a mega carrier they could care less about drivers I've worked for one mega carrier in my 14 5 years out here crst and never again will I work for a big company i work for a 20 truck company now and I'm in a pre eld truck and I love it good luck to you
He could have parked the truck and jumped in the sleeper and waited in the mid morning to drive or chain up the tiers. Driving on ice is like rolling the 🎲. I rather drive on snow then ice or slush.
He driving way too fast on that black ice I been there
You know I have been driving for years and I assumed that I would be fine. Clearly I was wrong. I’m lucky to be alive
168 hrz a week fo 1000$ iz it really worth it .
Not at all
🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank God you are alright Dez That was scary to watch It was not your fault that happen Like you said you could have died Thank God your not going to drive trucks anymore Your kids need you and your family Sorry this happen to you Dez 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Omg Dez!!!! I’m glad you’re okay ! I would go after them still !
I was already fed up with this company. And obviously the accident was the last straw. We’re actually leaving firing me. What’s the last draw. But overall I’m grateful that I’m still alive. No broken bones no serious injuries and I just left it at that.
@@iamdesmondcassell well maybe the accident was a sign! I’d be so shaken up to ever drive a truck again. Good thing you’re staying away from the big ones now 👏🏼
the main thing ur still dont let get you down just pick yourself back up youll find a new job good thing nobody was hurt misstake you made if the roads were bad and you did not feel safe should just shut it down but youll be ok youll get another job company would not fire you for 1st accident would put you thur bad boy school and put you thur smith system and would gave you points on your safety record and prob send you out for more training but would kept your job for 1st accident being nobody was hurt or killed good luck on getting a new job dont give up on trucking just get back into the saddle
What speed were you @ please?
45 mph
I don't see where swift is the bad guy, they didn't wreck the truck.
You’re right! Good luck out there
You flipped a Bobtail 🤦♂️
Clearly it’s possible. It called back ice. 🧊
@@iamdesmondcassell instant of giving it up, use it as experience. Companies are desperate for drivers now
Respect. Zero shame partner
Oh I definitely feel shamed. I pride myself on being a good driver. Yes I know I record however, I’ve been recording for six months. This incident and me recording had nothing to do with each other. I just wasn’t able to catch it once it started to drift.
How was it bro?
Glad your ok stay safe
You did not use your head after the accident. You was supposed to get in an ambulance and go to the hospital and file a workers compensation claim. You would have still been getting paid a percentage of your pay, and then a settlement later. If a driver ever roll a truck, he or she will be fired.
Swift drivers are notorious for self-inflicted wrecks. You were clearly driving way too fast for the conditions even though the video edit claimed reduced speed. A simple test to roll the window down and feel the front side of the outside driver mirror would have returned ice.
If you feel ice, should you stop driving? - WW
@@WanderingWolf365 Yes, chain the tires
So Are you done trucking? Hopefully swift won’t hurt your career, but most likely they will and that’s going to hurt you finding another trucking job for awhile. Keep trucking man, it’ll get better and it’ll be rewarding at the end trust me.
I’m done with trucking for right now and honestly I feel like there’s more lucrative careers out there with way less drama and better pay. I don’t wanna be out in that position again.
@@iamdesmondcassell I get it. But don’t let one company decide your future man. Swift is just a start up company to get your experience, after that, a whole lot of opportunities opens up with way better pay.