Swift training school any one out here been there.

Where are you going to school at?

I honestly don't think there is such a good thing as a "good" truck driving school or company... its like searching for the best of the bad. They all have drivers complaining about something.

So guess what... your profile says your a student - so I'm sure your going to get screwed just like the rest of us newbies. How is that working out for you?

Why do you have to have such a negative attitude about swift? Did they do something to you?

 

Hey Kevin where are you getting your training?
Looks like I'll be going to Pheonix for training June 18th.

 

Memphis. I start on the 21st.

 

Texas on June 11

 

Let us know how training and such is going if you can.
I'll try to do the same. I'm not sure if I can get a laptop before i go. If I cant I'll be keeping a journal to report when I can.

Good luck you guys.

 

Do your research!

There has been at least one company where the drivers had their licenses revoked because of an investigation into the school.

I don't have the time to go back and find the specifics........ and at this point I don't see that you warrant my efforts........

Like I said previously......... you already sound like a Swifty lifer...... good luck.

 

Ok THESTORYTELLER Give me the name of the company, the Date, what state it was in, and how many drivers.

If it has happened then so be it.

The only effort I see here from you is in trying to BASH Swift and me for my decision. I don't think you are providing any value to this thread by bashing and trying to prove every remark I make as false. If you don't like what I say or my decision to be a ... "SWIFTY" then I suggest you find another thread to go post your complaints in.

And what exactly is a SWIFTY LIFER???

Prejudice. Pure Prejudice.

Do you think because I want to work for Swift that I am some kind of scum bag low life? If that is the case then you are totally wrong buddy.

I am standing by my decision and if you don't like it then you know what to do.

 

I may have to just make a blog about my experiences due to the fact that this thread seems to be attracting the "anti SWIFTY" people.

I'm am sick of all the Swift bashing going on not just on this thread but all over the forum. There are a lot of other companies that suck to. I know what I'm going into and what to expect - CRAP.

There is no room in this thread for bashing someone because of who they choose to work for. I think its ridiculous. Thats why I may just have to take my posting off site and start my own blog so I can avoid the negatives.

Either way I'll try to give as much details as possible. I may not have a laptop but if I do I'll be updating daily.

 

Western Truck School in Bakersfield.

But you could have found that out by clicking on my name and looking back at my posts............. basic computer skills kiddo......

AND, just for the record...... I am paying for my school......I don't sign contracts that benefit other people at my expense...........

If you go back and read....... you will find that I think the owners of my school are in it for the money....... however, my instructors and trainers are GREAT ....... and that is ALL that matters to me. Why should I care what kind of crap goes on back in Sacramento where the owners are?

I had absolutely no experience with a Big Truck a few weeks ago..... now:

• I can rattle off the 200 sentences necessary for a pre-trip inspection test
• I can complete an air pressure and brake inspection test
• I can double clutch (up and down) and float (up and down as well) through all my gears
• I can back-up in a straight line (most of the time)
• I can dock
• I can parallel park
• I can make u-turns
• I can turn corners in a variety of ways (including our duckie turn...)
• I can drive through some of the narrowest streets in town without hitting anything

I am now 80 hours into my 160 hour course....... we meet from 6pm - 10pm Monday through Friday.

Maybe it is just me.......... but I think we are doing just great so far....

You "honestly" have never met a truck driver who is happy with their company?
......well, I guess that's what you get for hanging out with those Swifty guys!....

Sorry, couldn't resist that one.... but really dude....... you don't know people who are happy with their companies? That is sad......

Sweetie............ how, when and where I get screwed... is.... and will always be at my discretion.....

As for making mistakes that most newbies make........ I have found in life that if you take the time to do a little research..... listen to your elders (and those with more experience regardless of age)...... and make every effor to learn from other people's mistakes....... life is just a whole lot more pleasant!

I actually do not have a negative attitude toward Swift...... however, maybe I can explain my position with a little information?.......

I am currently a teacher.
I have several friends who are teachers.
We all live in the same county.
We all work the same number of hours per day.
I have worked the LEAST number of years of any of us.
I make the most money of any of us.

Matter of fact......... I make between 35-85% more than my friends.

I did my research before I became a teacher.
I am..... and I will be....doing my research before I jump to driving full time.
Why would anyone be stupid enough to make less than the maximum amount of money for any given job?

 

You may be right but they are only 2 cents a mile less than the other companies I looked into and definitely not the lowest. US Express pays 25 cents a mile for 6 months I think.

That is good information. Thanks

Job Security for me...

My friend that drives for them has been there for over a year and basically says "#&*% You" if they try to give him a bad load. They just give him a better one. They try to keep who they have - but I will side with you on the fact they are not trying hard enough and prob will take advantage of mistakes you make to show you the door but what company wouldn't?

Actually your not far from what I am already doing. All my stuff is at my brothers in his garage and I'm renting a room from a friend for 200 dollars a month (not the same friend who drives for swift).

I love PB&J...lol

My friend's (the one I live with) dad is an owner operator. HE does really well with it and said if I like driving after a year or two he knows people who can get me a good deal & will hook me up with some good brokers he knows if I want to become and O/O.

Swift is only the first step for me and I don't plan on staying forever lmao.