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swift mentor

Discussion in 'Swift' started by cowwboy, Apr 15, 2010.

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  1. Apr 15, 2010 #1
    cowwboy

    cowwboy Bobtail Member

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    I was wondering if I get my cdl from my local collage and want to drive for swift do they just send you with a driver trainer before getting your truck. Any help would be great thanks.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2010 #2
    road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Yes, anyone other than a recent experienced driver will have to train 6 weeks with a Swift mentor.
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2010 #3
    wishful thinking

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    Was going to say I personally don't drive for swift however got a friend that pulls flatbed for them. He got his from a college and when he went to swift he went with a trainer didn't have to go through their school really no reason to .
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2010 #4
    road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    If you have recent school experience that is different. With Swift, if you have been through school, you have to go through orientation (which i believe each co requires), then you go out with a mentor unless you have previous experience
     
    road dust, Apr 16, 2010
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  7. Apr 16, 2010 #5
    cowwboy

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    Thank you much. Yes I intend to go through my local collage then get on with a company as soon as possible. One more question. Can anyone tell me was is the average pay for student with a swift mentor for 6 weeks thanks
     
    cowwboy, Apr 16, 2010
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  8. Apr 16, 2010 #6
    JustSonny

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    http://swift.drivers-central.com/swift-transportation/driver-pay.cfm

    I'm 99% sure this is current!
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2010 #7
    JimF

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    JimF, Apr 16, 2010
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  10. Apr 16, 2010 #8
    road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    During the 6 weeks with your mentor, you will earn 450/week for the first 4 weeks. The last 2 weeks you will get 500/week. After your 6 weeks of training you will start at .25/mile.
     
    road dust, Apr 16, 2010
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  11. Apr 16, 2010 #9
    cowwboy

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    Thanks much. Yes I was planing on going to my local collage and then get on with a company as soon as I can. One last question. What would be the pay for 6 weeks with a mentor from swift. thanks very much.
     
    cowwboy, Apr 16, 2010
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  12. Apr 16, 2010 #10
    BigT1033

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    :biggrin_25511: I coulda swore road dust just answered that????
     
    BigT1033, Apr 16, 2010
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