Swift Transportation - What The Recruiter Didn't Tell You

People get sent home of all kinds of reasons. At the phoenix school there is a lady, let's call her L, if you see her coming your way you better be nervous. I saw many people get kicked out by her and it was pretty brutal, they are to the point about that. Several that didn't even have a normal DL, many for not having a birth certificate with them.

So if you go to swift school, especially out of state you better triple check what docs you need. They don't mess around, they just send you right home. Back on the bus.

 

Why is he a "redneck" racist? Are all rednecks racists? Kinda of seems like a racist statement all its own

 

I don't have to know anything about you. You already spelled that out by your comments. Have a great day

 

Inkeper asked a legit question, 'how safe is someone who cannot read the "bridge out" sign' is all.

Also I think the correct term would be "Spanish accent" lol.

 

One of the requirements to gain a CDL in the U.S. is to be able to speak and read our language.
So you have a very valid point - whether anyone else agrees or not.

It is not 'racist'.
It is a matter of FACT!!!!!
It is, in fact, a matter of law.

 

It is correct that being literate in English is a requirement to hold a CDL. It is a safety issue, and noting it as such is not racist.

In my orientation class three individuals were sent home the first day when it became apparent they couldn't follow what was being asked in class. One was a native Spanish speaker, the other two were native Korean speakers. In CA there are study guides for the CDL written test in alternate languages, which seems odd, since English is required to operate a CMV.

Beyond being a safety issue this is also an issue when it comes to making deliveries and pick ups at customers. More than once I've witnessed drivers having difficulty understanding yard directions, which dock they need to get into, where they need to drop, etc. This is a customer service issue as well.

I've spent most of my career outside trucking working with vendors, customers, and stake holders that speak other languages. My wife speaks another language as her primary language. I have a lot of patience when it comes to talking with folks that speak a language that is not English, yet I do think that a truck driver on US highways needs to be fluent enough in English to be safe and communicate with customers.

 

I am about to set up a orientation date
with Swift, I have my CDL and would
like to know if I have to pay for Orientation?

 

You don't have to pay for orientation. Swift will book a ticket for you on Greyhound to get you there and will put you up in a hotel (2 to a room) during orientation. You need to pay for your own food.

Best if you can come prepared to hit the road with a trainer right after orientation. Other threads discuss what to bring. However, in regards to money you will need enough to eat for about two weeks. Your first paycheck will be tiny (mine was about $70) that will be automatically deposited on the 2nd Tuesday after orientation. Their payroll cutoff is every Wednesday at midnight with payment the Tuesday following.

I brought food with me and shopped at Walmart as needed to replenish my supply. I came prepared and aware of the deal, so I survived quite nicely.

 

so basically no charge to trainee for Orientation
and no out of pocket paid to Swift, correct?