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My Time With Swift

Discussion in 'Swift' started by dodgeram440rt, Apr 13, 2010.

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  1. Nov 22, 2010 #281
    MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Read it again ...
     
    MysticHZ, Nov 22, 2010
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  3. Nov 22, 2010 #282
    bluebonn

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    There is no wellness test that I know of. Just took my physical for Swift three weeks ago.
     
    bluebonn, Nov 22, 2010
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  4. Nov 22, 2010 #283
    PeterbiltLover

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    got ya myst i missed that part lol my bad
     
    PeterbiltLover, Nov 22, 2010
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  5. Nov 22, 2010 #284
    Texas-Nana

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    There USED to be a "work well" test pre-hire. They no longer do it.
     
    Texas-Nana, Nov 22, 2010
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  7. Nov 22, 2010 #285
    Ironrider

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    Bluebonn I am really glad to hear that! I am excited about going to San Antonio and starting a new career. It sounds like a good enviroment and training program. I am looking forward to meeting fellow class mates and making some new friends. I am REALLY happy to here McDonalds and Wendy's with there dollar menu is within walking distance! Keep me posted on your adventures with your mentor! By the way, do they pay your way home and back to orientaion?

    # Peterbiltlover. I emailed my recruiter regarding the wellness test. He said they stopped doing the wellness test last year and the DOT is the only physical required.
     
    Ironrider, Nov 22, 2010
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  8. Nov 23, 2010 #286
    PeterbiltLover

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    Since when did swift quit paying orientation?
     
    PeterbiltLover, Nov 23, 2010
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  9. Nov 23, 2010 #287
    Texas-Nana

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    When did they pay for orientation?
     
    Texas-Nana, Nov 23, 2010
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  10. Nov 23, 2010 #288
    PeterbiltLover

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    I was told once they do now told they don't which is true?
     
    PeterbiltLover, Nov 23, 2010
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  11. Nov 23, 2010 #289
    PeterbiltLover

    PeterbiltLover Light Load Member

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    And just curious how long after u get ur truck us it before u get a paycheck?
     
    PeterbiltLover, Nov 23, 2010
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  12. Nov 23, 2010 #290
    dodgeram440rt

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    You don't get paid anything for oreintation. I don't know any company that pays you to go to orientation. At that point, you are not hired yet. It is still part of the weeding out process.

    You start earning a paycheck once you get on the mentors truck and send in the appropriate macro. And depending on when you actually start, you could get a check the following week.

    As far as pointers for passing the test? Just have some confidence in yourself and be patient. For the real new guys who have never driven before, don't stress to much on your shifting abilities, or lack there of. They understand that this is all new for you and you will scratch a few gears. They know that it will be up to the mentors to get you trained up properly. Heck, I still scratch a few gears now and then still.

    As far as backing, it's all a matter of perception and angles. The best, and really only, advice I can offer is GET OUT AND LOOK! It don't matter if you back up 2 feet and stop, GOAL, and back up 2 feet and do it all over again. If you aren't sure, GET OUT AND LOOK.
     
    dodgeram440rt, Nov 23, 2010
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