I had to pay out of pocket and from what I've seen 95% of the companies will reimburse you. It may be only a certain amount a month until you get it fully back but I know going through there school you'll be obligated to drive a certain amount of time/hours with that company. If your 1000% sure your going to stay with them a while go the free route. Also there were many students in my class who qualified for hope and whereas I had to pay close to 2k, they only had to pay $180 and had the freedom to choose who they wanted to work for, which has the best pay/benefits and or what fits there needs the best. Good luck to you!
Swift academy or not ?
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I definitely want to go over the road for a while, not worried about home time. All the megas are basically the same so might as well go to the one that is based locally here in phoenix.
QUOTE="_dsgb, post: 5010688, member: 173519"]I had to pay out of pocket and from what I've seen 95% of the companies will reimburse you. It may be only a certain amount a month until you get it fully back but I know going through there school you'll be obligated to drive a certain amount of time/hours with that company. If your 1000% sure your going to stay with them a while go the free route. Also there were many students in my class who qualified for hope and whereas I had to pay close to 2k, they only had to pay $180 and had the freedom to choose who they wanted to work for, which has the best pay/benefits and or what fits there needs the best. Good luck to you![/QUOTE] -
Mccfry, are you interested in flatbed? If so, Swift's Phoenix terminal has a flatbed division. You'll make more money. You should ask for training with a flatbed mentor instead of going van, otherwise you'll have to retrain. There will be one week load securement class before hitting the road.
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Another one mis-informed. You are not obligated to drive for Swift after the CDL school . You can walk the day you get your CDL .
Obviously , you are obligated to pay the loan for the tuition but it is in no way connected to driving for them .Sneakerfix and MysticHZ Thank this. -
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Anyway, my answer to the OP was trying to inform him an Apu equipped truck is better than being harassed day and night about "Why are you idling?"TBonze, lagbrosdetmi, SHOJim and 4 others Thank this. -
Other than that your posts are spot on and all new drivers should heed your advice.Chinatown Thanks this.
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