How Much Money Do I Need For Swift?

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Grimmy T.'s Comment
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I was just wanting to hear from people who went through swift cdl training. how much money should I really have when I go to cdl training?

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
T-Rex's Comment
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Wish I could help here. I trained with swift but they used a school near my house so I was able to go home each night and pack a lunch so my day to day cost was minimal. Are you going to one of their academies?
Grimmy T.'s Comment
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Yes I just need to figure out how much I would really need. They say you only need $150 but seems a little low.
Grimmy T.'s Comment
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Yes I would be going to the academies. They say they recommend $150 but that seems a little low to do a person till first pay check.
G-Town's Comment
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If you are not able to commute, you'll need to purchase food for a period of 3-3.5 weeks. I believe 75 per week is more realistic.

Bryan Q.'s Comment
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I’m going to one of the academies in janurary in North Carolina. That’s why I’m waiting until janurary so I can get enough saved

Jim A.'s Comment
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When I trained at swift you needed $150. for your CDL lic. Then you need enough to feed yourself for the time your there and for the time you were with your mentor. I took $500.00 with me and that made it through. I have heard that now you have to have your permit before going to the acadamy not sure about that I'm not with them anymore.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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