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Finshed swift training, passed skills test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Toast321, Mar 30, 2009.

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  1. Mar 31, 2009 #11
    Toast321

    Toast321 Bobtail Member

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    well if thats the case i just waisted a lot of time writing this thread lol
     
    Toast321, Mar 31, 2009
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  3. Mar 31, 2009 #12
    mightymagoo

    mightymagoo Bobtail Member

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    Call me lucky??? I start orientation 4-20 outside Kansas City. I went to C1 Truck Driver Training in Strafford, Mo. Though I heard 90 percent of the students I hear, going to Swift come thought their academies.
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2009 #13
    rswinnerton

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    To get into Swift, you have to be in an area where they need drivers. These are few and far between at the moment. The best bet is to apply online and contact the recruiter in your area. They are hiring some, but you've gotta be the cream of the crop.
    Russ

    Good luck Toast!
     
    rswinnerton, Mar 31, 2009
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  5. Apr 1, 2009 #14
    panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    i friend of mine is with swift now. after training ETC they told him "no solo's available" so he got stuck with another newbie. they have NOT been getting miles, last week 750 FOR A TEAM. they finally got a run yesterday from laredo to miami take it FWIW, he lives in south central Al. don't know if that has anything to do with it? just food for thought
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2009 #15
    Toast321

    Toast321 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks rswinnerton... I made it this far. The only thing left is orientation and mentorship. I had the highest grade in the classroom portion of my training class. JV (Instructor in Millington) still owes me a golden swift ruler ha ha.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2009 #16
    repoman0121

    repoman0121 Bobtail Member

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    I am going to millington on the 5 th class starts on the 6th I just wanted to know about the 150.00 sitting fee my recruter hasn't said a word to me about it yet just wanted to know if I needed to bring it anyways
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2009 #17
    Toast321

    Toast321 Bobtail Member

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    I didn't have to pay 150 dollar sitting fee a month ago... maybe they changed something since then, i dont know.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2009 #18
    BoDarville01

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    why would you have any alcohol period....if you are getting a DOT physical/drug screen?? School i went to, they tossed two guys in the class after mine, because it was reported they were drinking out of the back of their pick up truck. Now how stupid they were for drinking out of it, RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE FLIPPIN' HOTEL THEY WERE STAYING AT PAID BY THE COMPANY.

    And also thought something else was kinda funny that the OP stated...."mastering your backing". I thought i was 'pretty good' at the school i attended, and having been a driver for less than a year, i still find myself overcorrecting when i chase my trailer.
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2009 #19
    Bigg E

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    I got lucky and got the last spot for orientation in edwardsville, KS april 20. They do have a hiring freeze goin on
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2009 #20
    mhintz15

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    hi i am going to orientation in green bay in may. Iam suppose to call at the end of april to see what day it will be in may. i have 4 months exp. i had a choice between cr england and swift and since green day is closer and i don't really trust cr england at all, i chose swift. good luck toast
     
    mhintz15, Apr 9, 2009
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