Swift Training @ C1 Indianapolis

Stupidity, type of driver. Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with the training offered and they really can be strict about safety. The problem comes with their hiring practices.

Swift as a company will take a chance on a lot of drivers that wouldn't stand a chance at any company, because of this it hurts their reputation. People with multiple accidents, speeding tickets, shady work history, maybe some criminal history even. Swift is willing to give these guys a shot which is what makes Swift as a company really kind of great in a way.

80% of the time it helps get people into the industry where they find success and make something of themselves.

Then the other 20% comes along and gives them the classic Swift reputation.

Of course outside of this "statistic" are the normal drivers who aren't at Swift because it's their second chance, they're just there for the job. The majority of the company is actually of this caliber, good record and character. The name on the truck just happens to be Swift.

 

I'm all for giving people second chances. But we all know Swift is the 6th most profitable trucking company in this nation. They aren't hiring these second chances to help them. They know they can get them at a cut rate. And they are sacrificing their safety rating for profit. It seems to have been working for them thus far. As I said, I think their training is top notch. But when you hire people who are literally illiterates and have mental problems, and who have on countless occasions put other people into bad situations, that's where I draw the line. Mark my words, one day very soon, there is going to be a major investigation into Swift. And it's going to cost them big. They are gambling. And most gamblers who won for a while end up losing big.

 

I just read a post on here the other day (can't remember where it is) about swift having a pretty nice top of the line simulator.

 

Congrats, and good luck, my man~ @Charlie Mac !! I read about your trials, tribs, and your early honors "somewhere" (lol) and am rooting for you, man! Keep us updated; you got this!

 

They have a few, and they are top of the line.

 

@Charlie Mac . . . . religion untold, I believe everything happens for a reason. You needed that extra day, man. Read the diaries of RED from NV from the other world..... he just started @ SNI . . .
https://turnallthewheels.wordpress.com/

stuff happens, as it needs to!
You still got my support, prayers, and Kudos, man!!

 

@Charlie Mac . . . still following you and wishing you the best. Keep us posted, or just me~ LoL!

 

The Sims are at terminals, for continuing education once you are working. You have to complete various sim scenarios about every 6 months.