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Discussion in 'Swift' started by Artbroken, Jan 20, 2011.

  1. Tiger77

    Tiger77 Light Load Member

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    Wait do they not provide DOT physicals at orientation? I was under the impression that they did this.
     
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  3. Artbroken

    Artbroken Light Load Member

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    In WI you need a physical to get your CDL learner's permit. You need the permit before going to Swift Academy.

    They do give all new students a physical on the first day, but whether that's a DOT certified thing or just Swift's own thing, I don't know. Whether or not you have a medical card, you still take the physical.
     
  4. Rotten

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    So if I don't get a physical it's ok as long as I have my permit?
     
  5. tazaaa

    tazaaa Light Load Member

    rotten it is part of requirements before school ask ya recruiter for approved swift facilty in ya area
     
  6. Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    I had neither a physical nor a permit when I showed up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for training.

    But things might have changed since then. As Tazaaa says, ask your recruiter.
     
  7. RockyWI

    RockyWI Medium Load Member

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    Oh I will. :) I just hope I can get in to see the doc this week. Time is running out. :biggrin_2557:
     
  8. Rotten

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    None is this area. So I have to use my own Doc and pay $60 since my insurance won't cover it. Seems like a waste if they are going to make me get another if they aren't going to use this one.
     
  9. RockyWI

    RockyWI Medium Load Member

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    Ok, just talked to my recruiter, and he said I didn't need a medical card, not even to renew my cdl permit which expired months ago. He said that's handled in Millington.
     
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  10. tazaaa

    tazaaa Light Load Member

    cdl permits are required for millington according to 36 page info book my recruiter sent me and even said medical card required as well
     
  11. Artbroken

    Artbroken Light Load Member

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    They can't "handle" another state's permits in Tennessee. They tried to do that a few years back, and the FBI said "No likey".

    The bottom line is, it's easier to get these ducks in a row before you travel 600 miles from home.
     
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