The lease-operators I talked to said that the trucks are actually owned by swift if you follow the paper trail back far enough. There is just as much swift bashing here as anywhere else. Mostly the relationship between the two companies seems to be business with central purchasing equipment/services from swift. The companies so far however seem to be ran separately.
One of the company drivers showed me the inside of his truck, it was more cramped than i would like. I think the kenworth I drove at school had more interior room. However the volvos have lots of storage space.
A few of the drivers here also where telling stories about running illegal. This ranged from haven't got caught yet to got caught and don't do it any more. It is apparent that central will not watch over your shoulder to make sure your HOS is legal. I have not however talked to anyone who was forced or pressured in to running illegal. The ones I talked to simply got greedy and wanted the extra $$$$
One word of advice, the vending machine food is VERY expensive, when the shuttle offers to take you to walmart do it.
Things to bring you should bring but don't really need they do not mention: boots, eating utensils, shower shoes, Rain clothes / cold weather clothes (I brought these but allot of ppl showed up without and ended up regretting it.)