Swift & D.O.T physical

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Big_Dave, May 27, 2009.

  1. Big_Dave

    Big_Dave Bobtail Member

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    I'll be attending the Swift academy in San Antonio next month.. (not my first choice but meh).

    This is a bit of a strange question.
    Could someone tell me if you are required a full strip/nude
    for the physical? I'm sure someone here has been through
    the school.
     
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    No its not just a turn your head and cough thing.i had one already when i went to millington but they said that is all they did
     
  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Yes you are required to completely strip!!!
    They have a team of two doctors and 4 nurses
    Because of the amount of students they run through the school
    Each doctor and nurse is given a different part of the body for the exam
    The part I didn't like is its done in the main room with all the other students
     
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    RickG Road Train Member

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    You forgot the pre-physical shower with the fire hose and cavity search for banned susbstances .
     
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    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I believe one of those doctors is a proctologist. :biggrin_2554:
     
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    Baack Road Train Member

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    Maybe this is why drivers job hop so much
    They get to relive the good old days
    The first two or three times it hurts like hell
    But then I actually started to enjoy it:biggrin_25512:
     
  7. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Then he's in the right place with Swift drivers . (Uh oh . I think I'm go to be sent to VA .)
     
  8. BRONCO

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    WOW i can tell that this site is just like all the rest . nothing but alot of b/s and full of folks that dont know or just dont care ? when someone asks something here all you will get is B/S !!! and thats to bad everyone needs help sometime but this is not the place . maybe they will have better luck on myspace or in a chat room on yahoo
    i know they can try asking on the CB that is always a good place (no b/s there)!!!
     
  9. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Thats a good point
    We were just having fun
    We have a couple members who just finished orientation with swift
    Maybe they will be able to help you with your question


    Try using our search feature its on the site tool bar third from the right
    This question has been asked many times you might be able to find some info using this our search tab
     
  10. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Why didn't you recommend Nana ,Baack ?