Start orientation on monday(31st) but what should i bring with me?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by FoxTrot3000, Jan 27, 2011.

  1. dd6767

    dd6767 Light Load Member

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    I thought swift training was six weeks minimum, no exceptions unless you have very recent experience.
     
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  3. The Challenger

    The Challenger Kinghunter

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    It is 240 hours which can be 4-6 weeks depending on how well you do.

    KH
     
  4. Hamshoe

    Hamshoe Medium Load Member

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    lol...it can be 8 weeks depending on trainer and if the truck sits in shop...yep...that 240 can vary as far as actual time frame.....
     
  5. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    Take bath towel and wash cloth as Swift does not offer them any more at terminals for showering.
     
  6. FoxTrot3000

    FoxTrot3000 Bobtail Member

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    well i took the greyhound lastnight at 10:30 pm and finally got to the hotel thismorning at around 8:30am. i have my cdl, ssc, and i couldnt find my birth certificate so i grabbed my passport. hope that will work if they need it. and my misilance stuff. hope everything works out well. will let you guys know how orination and such goes :) thank you all for your good feedback :)
     
  7. bluebonn

    bluebonn Road Train Member

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    Remember it takes two weeks for you to get your first check. Take what you need. I took plenty of clothes in a suitcase. One duffel bag filled with my shower stuff and a sleeping bag and pillow.

    Bring some disinfectant that smells good just in case you get a stinky mentor.:biggrin_25520:

    Poor soul may your mentor have mercy on you.


    Orientation is very straight forward. Just a bunch of company stuff and free lunches. They will give you your drivers manual when you get done and hopefully you will get a mentor right away. Took me five weeks to get a stinky one and thank god I only have a few more weeks left to get my own truck.. AS far as birth certificate I did not need mine.
     
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  8. oc83baker

    oc83baker Medium Load Member

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    which terminal r u doing ur orientation?
     
  9. FoxTrot3000

    FoxTrot3000 Bobtail Member

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    Columbus Ohio
     
  10. bluebonn

    bluebonn Road Train Member

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    You will like the Columbus terminal. That is one of my favorite terminals so far. Good luck
     
  11. FoxTrot3000

    FoxTrot3000 Bobtail Member

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    cool. and thank you.

    also good luck to you too bluebonn, i been fallowing your tread too and hope things get much better for you
     
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