Possible Swift Orientation

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Teaforone, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. Teaforone

    Teaforone Light Load Member

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    Recently, I completed a refresher course at my old truck driving school last Thursday. As I detailed in my blog, it has been a long road to get to where I am now. Anyway, I passed with flying colors. It was almost like I hadn't ever even left a truck. The day after, I started calling companies to see who would hire you if you had taken a refresher. Well, there are not many who will as I found out, but there were two definite ones: Swift and American Eagle.

    American Eagle said they would take me with the refresher I had, the only problem was that I needed to account for my time taking care of my father. They said to fill out an application and they would send an email with all the info. It never came. So, I contacted Swift and yes they would take me and told me to fill out an application. The recruiter gave me her name and number and said to call back on Monday. Monday arrived and I called and the recruiter told me all my stuff checked out, including background checks and that I would be put down for an orientation just as soon as an opening became available. She said she would call.

    Well, I am excited. I know Swift has a bad rep, I had heard about this as a driver and on here. I am happy that they have given me a chance. However, I am wondering wether or not I should call them. I have read the advice of others on this site about how you can never be too pushy when it comes to companies, but I don't want to PO the recruiter. I want to provide much information for you guys as it happens. I tried this on the PAM thread (when they said they were interested in hiring me) and nothing materialized. So here I am with this new chance at driving again. Hopefully something will happen.

    So should I call or wait? And how long have any of you guys waited for the call to come to orientation?
     
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  3. Swift338

    Swift338 Light Load Member

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    Who is your recruiter mine is Tamara S and i will be going to Gary IN to become a flatbedder possible on march the 23rd if everything goes right i went to school in richmind VA back in Sept of 2008
     
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  4. Teaforone

    Teaforone Light Load Member

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    Sorry, that is not my recruiter. Did your recruiter call you to tell you to go to orientation or did you call her?
     
  5. SupaTruka

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    I called Swift and everything for me checked out too. I live in NY, but they don't hire from here, so Im relocating further north where they are. Filled out application with my new address and everything is good to go. My recruiter says that orientations would start in April. I would be going to the Syracuse, NY terminal. He said he would call the end of March to give me the date when I would leave in April.
     
  6. Swift338

    Swift338 Light Load Member

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    I caller her i talk to her about every other day to let her know i am still interested in driving for them and she told me that that it is hard to get a van job right now so i decided to go flatbed i do not mind getting a little exercise in she told me march 23 but they have only seven spots open for that in IN
     
  7. Teaforone

    Teaforone Light Load Member

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    I called today and my recruiter said my name is still down for a possible orientation. She said that I should try calling every week and that I will eventually get a spot.
     
  8. Swift338

    Swift338 Light Load Member

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    Yeah I Want this Job so Bad so i am trying to push my self into a position
     
  9. ChipnChair

    ChipnChair Light Load Member

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    Just for your info ... I signed up with Swift and had no issues with them to date ... Swift might be the best choice for a trucker in this environment
     
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  10. Teaforone

    Teaforone Light Load Member

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    Called today and still no orientation. They asked where I lived and said their was no orientation yet and to call again next week if they don't call me. Would they send me to their Eden, NC terminal? I'm still trying and calling other places for a possible job, even regular non-driving jobs.
     
  11. Swift338

    Swift338 Light Load Member

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    Hey guys i leave tommrrow for Gary IN for flatbed i will let yall know how things are going there soon
     
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