My Swift Adventure

Discussion in 'Swift' started by road dust, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Thanks BigT1033 and Oldnewbie. It looks like my Swift adventure is over. I finally heard from driver services. She said I was not eligible for rehire at this time but I could reapply in 6 months. That is after she originally told me I could be reinstated within 30 days. WTF, 6 months? By then I will need a refresher course or school again. Time to go job hunting.
     
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  3. whydontchahey

    whydontchahey Light Load Member

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    Hate to hear that! Do you have a short list of who you are going to try next?
     
  4. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Probably check with Wil-trans first, a smaller company near where I live. Prime is also here but they have a waiting list for females. Might have to check with CRST although not a first choice for sure.
     
  5. whydontchahey

    whydontchahey Light Load Member

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    Looked at wil-trans website. That might not be bad. Have you considered Gordon,Crete,or Schneider? Con-way truckload might be somewhat close to you. I think they have a terminal in MO. I would steer clear of crst. I heard they will force you to team.
     
  6. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Yeah CRST is team only and the pay sucks. Last time I took a look at Schneider, they were not taking student drivers, and Crete was not hiring in my area. I may look into Conway. I think they are in Joplin and don't sound too bad. I have not looked at Gordon yet, but I will. Thanks a bunch.
     
  7. dodgeram440rt

    dodgeram440rt Heavy Load Member

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    RD, sorry to hear about your luck. That really sucks about how they treated you. Just doesn't seem right to me. So far, they have been good to me during my medical emergency. My leave of absence is only good until May 13 though so I have until then to get better. I'm hoping it doesn't take that long.

    Of the companies listed there, I would go with Gordon. They are a pretty good outfit and takes pretty good care of their drivers, from what I've heard. I tried to get on with them, but they wouldn't hire me since I was fired. Since you actually resigned, you should have better luck with them than I did.

    Good luck and keep us posted on where you go.
     
  8. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Thanks Dodgeram. Actually Swift was pretty patient with me. I just wish they could have given me just a little more time after everything that had happened. I still think they are a good training company.

    So far in my new job search, I have found Con-way is only taking students who are going to be teaming with a spouse, and graduated from school within 60 days. Trailiner said they would just have too hard of a time placing me with a trainer because I am a woman. Haven't heard back from Wil trans yet but have a feeling the trainer deal is going to be an issue with them too.

    I went ahead and put in an app with crst. I am pretty sure they will hire me since they were going to before I got on with Swift. Meanwhile I will look into Gordon and a couple others. Will keep ya posted.
     
  9. whydontchahey

    whydontchahey Light Load Member

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    RD,I heard schneider is taking students now. Just so u know. Good Luck!!
     
  10. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Well I will definitely check that out. Thank you!!!
     
  11. NWTrkrs

    NWTrkrs Bobtail Member

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    Hey Road Dust. I have been following your progress. I too am thinking of going with Swift. During all your training and mentoring, how much pay have you received?
     
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