My Swift Experience

Got a call from my recruiter to attend orientation next Tuesday in Ocala. I am all set and excited. I did mention I would like to meet her and her boss Scott whenever I pass through Phoenix. I am very excited and grateful this is happening.

KH

 

Well I am here and will recommend that an existing thread be merged with this one. Overall I have a good feeling and my roomate watches the same shows I do. I gave him the 411 on orientation.

Edit: For people coming to Ocala here is some information on places to eat providing you can bring your own car:

The nearest Publix Supermarket is on Route 27, one exit north of 352 which is where the Travel Lodge is at. Turn left and head west for a mile.

Nearest food joints:

Wafflehouse is across the street.
Steak n Shake is off route 200 going west.
McD's and Wensy's are Route 40 going east. From the hotel go straight on 40 and its on your left (wendy's and mcd's.

Note: Swift will reimburse tolls and gas up to what a greyhound ticket would cost from wherever your going.

KH

 

Thus far my experience with Swift has been good. The people are nice and there for you. This is one of the better outfits. I know many think of Swift and think negative things. This is not the truth. I got SENT HOME because I made three bone headed mistakes on the road test. I told A, one of the safety guys that I presumed Swift had a no fail road test wrong!!!!! We had an experienced driver fail. I wont go into any details and ask that know dont mention it. Rather than getting paid .35 I think he said, he will go out with a mentor and start at the bottom.

Let's face facts: Swift is being real picky. I mean real picky on how they do things. In Ocala Swift will work with you. On the way back to the hotel, I told the driver/safety person I got really nervous. He told me to tell him when I go back to test out solo. He was cool and made some good suggestions and told me I was a lot better than the ones that usually fail or in other words, never put him in danger where he would need to pull the spikes. He did say I have lots of potential and was tired of seeing me here. I dislike big groups but love learning. Note: Everybody going to Swift will be Road tested unless you have not had your license greater than 90 days. If so, be prepared to do a PTI and Road test. A is a real funny guy.

So when I got the news, I called injun. I felt out of my zone. She suggested I call my recruiter. I did and asked what millingtons requirements were?? You meet them she said. Well I am going on the 25th with Tazaa. Just as I was leaving for home, my dad called me up and confirmed I was going to Millington on the 25th. I am taking a big step in my life with accepting this responsibility and now I see what it is like to do things on your own. My dad is porud of me with the way I handled things. I never called him for once in my life to set things up.

Thanks Injun and others for supporting me. It's nice to be sent home only to find out some greater awaits you. I was floating on air on my way home.

KH

 

Work up front and party in the back. Tazaa said he is paying for the refreshments. All I got to say is this is going to interesting. Tazaa and I are on the same grey dog. That'll be a hoot. Oh Tazaaa I snore loudly.

KH