Swift Training: does security go through your stuff ?

When I went through it in Memphis back in April 2015, Nobody went through anything I had. At least you are doing research on this prior to going. I didn't and had my .40 with me at the terminal concealed when after about the first hour of the schooling I was informed that they had a strict no weapons policy. I didn't get caught and it got left in the car during class time and in my bag at the hotel. If they would have found it they would have sent me home. Now on the other hand I had a small pocket knife with me with a 2 and 3/4 inch blade and during the drug screening when I took it out of my pocket and set it on the counter with the rest of my stuff, nothing was every said. Get in touch with your recruiter with any specific items you want to take with you but have concerns about. That's about the best advice I can give you. Which city are you heading to for your schooling?

 

I'm assuming your going soon, word of caution. It's going to be hot, especially when your standing out on the backing yard waiting for your turn to practice. Make sure you bring sunscreen and whatever else you use to help protect you from the sun. And a poncho or rain suit, you don't go inside unless it's lightning. They may do things a little different there but I doubt it. Call your recruiter in the morning with your list of questionable items, that's what their there for.

 

In over 6 years with Swift there has never been a search of my belongings or truck, and that goes for scale houses as well.

As far as safety, it is not that bad out here.
When I have one of my daughters with me they are allowed to go alone into the truck stop if they wish to. They have never had a problem, and they would not do it if they felt unsafe - or if I did at a particular location.
I would not let them go alone at any truck stop in Atlanta, GA and maybe some others, but for the most part there is nothing to fear.
The various girls have been between 12 and 16 years of age, by the way.

 

I hear ya, but it's just not any fun trying to learn how to back a truck after you've gotten soaking wet from head to toe. And the heat coming reflecting from the asphalt or concrete( whatever they have) makes it worse. It's aggravating enough having to wait on a bunch of people who have no idea what they are doing trying to tell each other what to do, add in the heat and attitudes from the people who can't grasp the idea they are there to learn and they get ill cause they keep messing up, it becomes a real headache, you'll figure out who to hang around and wait your turn with and who you need to just go to another truck and wait.

 

I've always carried a blade. Always.

As far as your mess go...prescription meds, I would bring the prescription. Travel light, but carry a small bag with your important stuff in (birth certificates, social security card, meds, bank routing info for direct deposit...etc) it and keep it on you. Do not leave your important stuff with your luggage.

Luck in battle.

 

You'll be fine with a pocket knife, just don't go Crocodile Dundee (A pocket knife is more a tool than anything else, you'll for sure want one.) The job isn't particularly dangerous if you use a little common sense and mind your business.