Swift Transportation Rookie

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GeorgeTheGreek, May 31, 2013.

  1. sharp.dressed.man

    sharp.dressed.man Heavy Load Member

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    Westside transportation also has autos.
    Trans Am they won't make you take another physical just drug test.
     
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  3. GeorgeTheGreek

    GeorgeTheGreek Bobtail Member

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    I went to Swift orientation today 6/4/2013 and while the recruiter told me that they have both standard and automatic trucks., in the orientation they told me that they are NOT gonna give me a Automatic unless I lease it !!
    Any ideas about that "Lease" please....
    You guys are longer in the job and know much more .
    I appreciate any advice's ....thank you all again
     
  4. SavageMalloy

    SavageMalloy Bobtail Member

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    Hey George, think we were in the same class. I failed first state test, now have passed and will be in orientation tomorrow. Were you in Lewiston?
     
  5. DE36535

    DE36535 Light Load Member

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    George, do a search on the forums about leasing trucks from Swift and other similar companies. The only one who can really answer your question on that is you. There's a ton of information here about the topic and you'll hear people who will call you crazy for even considering it as well as people who have made it work for them successfully. It depends on your own situation (current financial obligations, whether you have money in savings to help you through the hard times, how fast you learn, how dedicated you are to making it work no matter what it takes, et cetera.)

    Wish we could give you a great answer, but you really are the only one who can decide. Luckily, there's a lot of information here, including some threads that are about how to successfully lease a truck - even after 1,000 people scream that you shouldn't do it.

    Just know that a lot of people have lost their ### in a lease. Others have been very happy. The cards are stacked against you, but it can be done.
     
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  6. GeorgeTheGreek

    GeorgeTheGreek Bobtail Member

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  7. SavageMalloy

    SavageMalloy Bobtail Member

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    Ok, We had a George in our class, very good driver. He was an RV technician in former life.
     
  8. GeorgeTheGreek

    GeorgeTheGreek Bobtail Member

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    I was a Quality Control Engineer in my former life but..I had a terrible accident and now i have to choose a different kind of job.
    I got hit by 10.000 KW in the factory i last worked and i got thrown like 20-25 feet in the air and I end up in a wall.My left hand was badly damaged ,the muscle that was connected to elbow was removed and they had to operate and re-connected with a couple screws..lol..but I was alive..yes !! and now i can start all over.
    That's why i have a bit problem shifting (grind gear) and that's why I am looking to work with Automatic transmission trucks.
    And again..Thank you all for your advice's and the help..I really appreciate that !!
     
    Last edited: Jun 10, 2013
  9. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Be careful here, you might just talk yourself right out of a job. If you can not hold the steering wheel or you show you might have control problems the company will say "Next".
     
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  10. Viking6764

    Viking6764 Bobtail Member

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    Hello- leaving for swift 10-15-2013 orientation what to expect.have my cdl a from driving school here in New York going to syracuse ny thanks for your time.
     
  11. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    George, look into Interstate Transport & Sue Vinje. Their both automatic.
     
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