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Swift or Stevens Transport????????????????????

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by oncnavy96, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. Jan 24, 2013 #11
    oncnavy96

    oncnavy96 Bobtail Member

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    Those are not my only two choices. Those are the choices I made. I know all starters have bad rep. Like I said I drove for Swift before and I know first hand how they are. They did me no wrong. I have gotten new info that makes me lean towards going back to Swift. Stevens requies going to school again regaurdless of already having CDL. I am not against training I welcome it but having to go thru another CDL school is a little much plus I would have to foot that bill. I believe Stevens is a good co and Swift also. I have not been otr for a time now so the Swift 240 requirement dont bug me. Just keep chin up and dont listen to the grumbles. All works out. So I leave for Edwardsvill, KS on 3 Feb.
     
    oncnavy96, Jan 24, 2013
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  3. Jan 25, 2013 #12
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    So why did you ask us?
     
    chompi, Jan 25, 2013
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  4. Jan 25, 2013 #13
    rodknocker

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    Do swiff hire sperianced pofeshional drivars
     
    rodknocker, Jan 25, 2013
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    HuskerJim Thanks this.
  5. Jan 25, 2013 #14
    oncnavy96

    oncnavy96 Bobtail Member

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    I asked for more opinions and thoughts and all I got was kicked in the arse saying get off my butt. I am off my butt I have been to the desks i have talked to them and still no luck. While I am greatful for the information I have gotten, the others are .................
     
    oncnavy96, Jan 25, 2013
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  7. Jan 26, 2013 #15
    Sheriff1/6

    Sheriff1/6 Medium Load Member

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    Are you SURE Swift won't make you go back through the Academy? There was a guy in my class who had a CDL and he had to go through. The class behind me had a guy in the same position. Now when I went to orientation there was a guy there who had never worked for any company. Had only hauled the towns float to parades. He'd been doing it for 30 years. He said he didn't have any verifiable experience. They only required him to go with a mentor. All this is FYI.

    As for Swift, they've treated me very fairly so far. I guess my only complaint is that I was supposed to be home on the 22nd and I'm sitting in Sumner still. It's a slow time of year so I guess it's to be expected. You have to roll with the punches and be flexible.

    Good luck.
     
    Sheriff1/6, Jan 26, 2013
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  8. Jan 26, 2013 #16
    oncnavy96

    oncnavy96 Bobtail Member

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    Yup, just have to do the orientation then the mentor. Headed to Kansas 4 Feb.
     
    oncnavy96, Jan 26, 2013
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