Trainers at Swift

Discussion in 'Swift' started by TruckerGsch, Jul 10, 2011.

  1. TruckerGsch

    TruckerGsch Medium Load Member

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    I am going to Swift in Jonestown, PA on the 18th. I would like to hear from other newbies if they went out right away or had to wait for a trainer?
     
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  3. AZHammer

    AZHammer Light Load Member

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    We were told to be packed and ready to head out after class on the 3rd day of orientation, only 1 left the same day, as the rest of us left the day after. If you are going FB then I hear, from MANY friends who went FB, your wait will be much longer, minimum 2-3 weeks.. Then again, this was Phx, AZ..
     
  4. TruckerGsch

    TruckerGsch Medium Load Member

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    The reason I am asking is because the recruiter said I can go home after orientation and get coded the 22nd. He also sent me paperwork that I can wear shorts to orientation but he says I cant. If I leave car there I wont be able to get it back.
     
  5. neal79

    neal79 Medium Load Member

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    I would plan on leaving the last day or day after. We had one that was in my orientation that also was told this by the recruiter and the people at the terminal while they did let him go didn't seem to happy about it. Remember recruiters are salespeople.
     
  6. AZHammer

    AZHammer Light Load Member

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    After orientaion, last day of.. you get your drivers code.. After that let your DM know you need a few days off before hitting a mentors truck, shouldnt be an issue, as my good friend took a week off and jump right in..
    Shorts, I woulnt think so, as orientation is pretty much a 3-day job interview. I wouldnt imagin you would wear shorts to a job interview..?

    I'm sure after your mentoring hours are up, you could get a ride back to the terminal to pick up your car. Just last week we picked up a guy and took him to Cali. As long as you communicate with your DM Im sure he/she will work out a ride back or to..

    -=Peace
     
  7. bluebonn

    bluebonn Road Train Member

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    I waited weeks but that was near Christmas. Most get out the same week.
     
  8. neilpence

    neilpence Bobtail Member

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    Make sure you get the hotel room even if your not "staying" in it. Since Swift is paying for that room, who do you think gets mentored up first?
     
  9. Rug_Trucker

    Rug_Trucker Road Train Member

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    If you request an non smoker it can take longer.
     
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