Follow me with Swift...

Good luck, I can't wait to hear about your solo run. Swift is a company that I am considering myself.

 

So to all the people following this thread. I'm shopping companies right now, got one fender bump (no damage) on my license that will be off as of August of this year (was in 08 ), other than that the speeding tickets I had were more than 3 years ago.

I'm looking to make a new start, been a single dad for way too long. My son just turned 18, and trying to find a place that will train me, I know I can pass the learners portion of CDL to get my permit, but I'm broke, and after being a single dad since my son was born, I have a spotty work history, including nothing for the last few years (thank god for family ) As I had to focus on him in his teen years. (running away, drugs, etc)

Actually took him to Vegas with a friend of mine as I got a gig to sing in a band but that lasted about 6 months and I was back in Minnesota.

So anyway I'm 35 with a (soon to be) clean driving record, no felonies, no work history for the last couple years, can pass a drug test, perfect vision, I don't mind running my butt off as I am currently single and my son's on his own now so I don't have to worry about family/home time etc... and frankly anything I make is gonna be an upgrade from what I've been getting by on now so I'm not super concerned with starting pay.

Should I wait out till August so the last thing on my driving record is gone, or would that be ok? I have a feeling so far the work history is gonna be a bigger problem, though I won't apologize for doing what I needed to do for my son.

the OP seems to be documenting starting with SWIFT with already having a CDL, how is their CDL training school these days, heard conflicting stories... Anyone else know other places that are better, heard horror stories of Stevens, and great stories about PRIME, though the prime recruiter hasn't returned any of my calls. So I haven't talked to anyone there yet.

Roehl says they aren't hiring in Northern Minnesota but if I want to move to the cities then they'll "consider" me hehe... not sure how keen I am to move away from family on the off chance they'd hire me. I'm glad to be away or even relocate if I HAVE a job... but till then...

Sorry for so many subjects... I'm leaning heavily towards swift if their training program would accept me... especially if PRIDE doesn't ever get back to me. Stevens' trucks sound amazing and I suppose I haven't given them a fair shot, just because of the horror stories... hmm...

Anyway, sorry for the rambling... any advice appreciated... especially, to keep it somewhat on topic, about Swift... though I'm open to hearing about anyplace else as well!

 

No new update Love2Shift????? BBOooooooooooo........LOL. I finally made it home today for a "real" reset and jumped online!! Hope all is well and still looking forward to your solo update.

Maybe they are keeping him extra busy and plenty of miles right out the gate????

 

I was wondering the same thing myself.

 

My advice would be pick the carrier that YOU are happy with and apply. ANY company, esp the ones that train are going to have horrible reviews. They are likely to also have good stories, but which will out weigh your brain?

You can read all the threads on swift and the others here and make your own mind up, but I personally would rely on phone convos to get an idea of the company. Ask 20,000 questions.....if they are offering answers then great, but more then linkely they will give you the "sales" part of bringing you on!!! Don't listen to what they want you to hear, you need to hear what YOU've been listening for!!!!

Anyhow.......do the personal research of who hires in your area and that trains, then 1 by 1 go through the list and apply!!!!!!

GL

 

Thanks! That's basically what I'm doing, it's just been slow going getting anyone to answer the phone, maybe it's just my weird hours or bad timing.

 

Mon-Fri, 9-5. Just keep in mind the recruiters are "always busy"!!! Get you a note pad and write down every question you want answered along with any other info you might be seeking in your postition. If you can do it on the computer, make a page for each company you speak with and as your talking with them, fill in the blanks. That way when you "review" them all your not confused as to who said what, it'll be right there in front of you to decide. Take a couple days and research online the ones you like, then make your notes and then calls.....then, its just making the plunge into this industry!

Again, good luck!!!!

ps- Love2shift needs to tighten up with those updates, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

 

cograts to op. hope you get lot of drop and hooks and 34 hour restarts on top o cajon there