Starting Swift Training academy 11/16

Actually, I already started. I arrived 10/19; however, I was not on the list and was sent home after my physical and drug test. At least I received my 2 year DOT card. Anyways, I will be headed up there again on the 16th and will keep everyone posted on the training and trainers. I will then start a new thread for my first, however long I stay there, as I am not signing any contracts. Anyways, keep an eye on here for some unbiased information on the academy. I posted it in the bad section because that is where most of the Swift threads are.

 

I did not mean to sound as if I had a bad attitude toward the company; after all, they are giving me the chance to obtain my CDL. I just posted here because I see a lot of bad information on SWIFT in this particular sub-forum. I am going to the academy in an attempt to make the best of the situation, and am going to relay unbias information about it here. If it is good, my posts will reflect that. If it is bad, it will reflect that as well. Thanks for directing me to the other post, I enjoyed reading it.

 

I think it will sure beat law enforcement, which I have been in for 11 years. After hours of research and many interviews with current drivers, I feel that this is really the only career that I would enjoy. Some girl told me the other day that Swift let her go with not knowing much, and she wrecked after 6 months (hit the building while trying to dock), so she has a horrible impression about Swift. However; after 6 months, no matter the training, you should at least know how to bump a dock. So, I told her it was not Swift's fault and she almost jumped on me. lol!

 

So, the job security is there while the freight is very low at the moment? That is very lovely news.

 

I realize the pay is low, but I have to take the bad with the good. Swift is one of the companies giving me a chance. So, if it means I wont get paid as much as I feel I am worth the first 13m, so be it. I will move on to greener pastures. I am continuing to research companies I may be interested in after my 1 year OTR with Swift. I am going by the suggestions from this site.