HAHA I really LOL'd when I read that. I have been very fortunate to not have any situations. But I will say it is always in the back of my mind. That is why I try to be laid back and overly nice. I have a friend that got his Class A through Swift. He recommended them as well.
1 year at Swift.
Discussion in 'Swift' started by Trucking Popeye, Oct 21, 2012.
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I was released to solo what should I expect I get my truck tomarrow was going to dollar tree but it is full.
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Hey man, i start school with swift in millington this monday, and will be working out of the columbus teminal myself soon after, im not sure how old this post is but i do have some questions about the school, and orientation and even mentoring
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Not that old at all. I completed a year in late October. What can I try and answer for you?
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I'm curious as to what their mentors and initial road tests are like. After a year or so of driving LTL, I may be forced to go back OTR. Swift is the one company that'll allow me to road test without a refresher. It's been two years since I drove OTR. I do own my own trailer so backing wouldn't be an issue, and I do drive straight trucks so I'm familiar with the industry. My weakness is the shifting.
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Shouldn't be an issue. Don't coast out of gear, don't shift in a turn or over RR tracks. Most of the company trucks are 9 speeds (or 8 with a granny) so you have the standard H-pattern shifting, plus those transmissions are the most forgiving. Based off of what you have written if you fail the road test you will still probably only have to be with a mentor for 50 hours. Worst case - you're with a mentor for a week and then assigned your own truck (would be my guess). Easy questions so far.
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Just curious, are you unhappy w/greyhound? Im driving class A tanker but have a pax bus endorsement.. Figured greyhound would be a nice gig and change of pace someday, but never looked into it and know zero about it.
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I will be leaving for the academy in milington, tn. What can I expect? Any insight will be helpful.
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What would you like to know.
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Was doing some required training ( Company e-mail ) on my p.c. and can not find were -- Docking Procedures --- are to watch the video .
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