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Should I just pay for a refresher or just try Swift orientation in Gary

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by zkill, Apr 25, 2013.

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  1. Apr 25, 2013 #1
    zkill

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    Has anyone completed swift orientation is it difficult too pass ? Any suggestions ? If I fail will it affect my carrer ? Should I just do the 10 day refresher at Cr England first for $100 with no commitment and try swift ? Please help Im suppose to start either company very soon . I have no exp but have had CDL since 2008 . Im a quick learner and need to start making cash quickly instead of waiting 2 weeks without pay ???
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2013 #2
    dptrucker

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    100 dollars for a 10 day refresher sounds pretty cheap. are you sure thats what they gonna charge you with no commitment?
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2013 #3
    zkill

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    I asked my recruiter twice and she said that is the admin fee
     
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    Pmracing

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    What does the $100 refresher get you? A job at england?
    Both options =

    Mikeeee
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2013 #5
    Shed527

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    I just got out of Swift's academy about 5 weeks ago and about 80% of the people there were people who left C.R. if that tells you anything.

    P.S. Don't trust recruiters, they'll tell you anything to get their paycheck.
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2013 #6
    cstancil82

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    especially recruiters from CR HELL!!
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2013 #7
    Richter

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    CR is a horrible company. Dont do anything with them. I dont know your experience, but many companies will retrain you as needed. i would never drive for "Sure wish I finished training" though. (swift) Sign on with a decent company.
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2013 #8
    Florida Playboy

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    If those are your only two options go with Swift.
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2013 #9
    pattyj

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    I was thinking the same thing and with crengland of all carriers.
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2013 #10
    RickG

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