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Swift Academy Training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jowsuf, Apr 14, 2013.

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  1. Apr 16, 2013 #11
    JIMROY

    JIMROY Medium Load Member

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    get with someone who knows the components and learn what they are. Google pretrip videos on internet there are some good ones, remember son. Google is your best friend.....
     
    JIMROY, Apr 16, 2013
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  3. Apr 19, 2013 #12
    JayJay4

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    In school I had someone hold the sheets let me finish an item (say brakes) then they would repeat it verbatim if I got it wrong and wouldn't move to the next until I repeated it correctly. If you can't find someone to help you with it and you know someone with a semi then ask if they'll help otherwise you'll have to just go over it every night at home until you get it. Thats if you don't want to throw away $100.00 Good luck!
     
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  4. May 5, 2013 #13
    jowsuf

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    Well, as of yesterday I passed my state CDL test and completed Swift's program. I start orientation on tuesday. I have to say that overall I am impressed with the program they have, and I personally had a great experience with it. I have read how some people love it and some people hate it and mock it, but what I realized is that it doesn't matter how many weeks you train to drive a truck- you don't keep the learning process going until you actually get out there yourself. I thought I learned so much from my training, but apparently I have only hit the tip of the iceberg. I'm totally excited for this to get started and make an ### of myself out there as a newbie!

    If anyone has any questions about the training program, feel free to ask me. I am way too tired right now to detail my experience, plus you can already find all that on the forums. That and typing on a phone sucks.
     
    jowsuf, May 5, 2013
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  5. May 5, 2013 #14
    NoBluffBuff

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    Congrats on getting that CDL! Hard to believe I graduated from there just over a year ago. Anyways, you have a big adventure ahead. The mentor phase institutes the same concept as the academy....to get you comfortable behind the wheel. All the real learning comes when you go solo. :^)
     
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  7. May 5, 2013 #15
    Kaos-OTR

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    Congrats! About to take the plunge myself and hopefully be where you are in about 4-5 weeks. Probably going to end up with Swift myself, training out of Millington TN I would think. Seeing good reports such as yours helps the motivation, so thanks for that.
     
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  8. May 6, 2013 #16
    plentygood

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    Congrats on the CDL and good luck out on the road!
     
    plentygood, May 6, 2013
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