Comments By David V.

They will take you in the yard where you will need to demonstrate your ability to back the truck, (45 degree alley-back) . Just remember to GOAL and make it very obvious. The road test will likely be about 5 miles, nothing more than what you did for your CDL test. Since you did not go through their schooling, they might ask you to perform a pre-trip inspection. Not really sure about that.

Wow, thanks so much for this information. very helpful. So i got everything else but what do you mean by, (Just remember to GOAL and make it very obvious)? Thanks again.

Hello G- town, my brother worked for swift for a year and told me a bit about the road test they conduct. Can you elaborate on what i need to know before i head up to Syracuse and find out later i don't have what it takes to work for swift. All is appreciated, Thank you.

David V.

A six speed transmission, did you train in a box truck?

Do you have a license, or permit, David V

Hello michael s , i have a CDL A class. The truck was an international model.

David, they aren't looking for perfection. I'm a little concerned with what type of training you got to get to this point. I've never seen a tractor rig with a six speed transmission.

Hello old school, i got my training in Queens N.Y. and passed my test with a six speed transmission. I will look into the company training program and see if it's right for me. I am aware of the training that takes place afterwards. i want to thank you for your feedback.

Hello to all, i got my CDL A class license and i am looking to go with swift transportation. my main concern is the roadtest that swift conducts in order to work for them. when i spoke to a recruiter with swift she told me that i need to pass the roadtest with the truck assigned to me or go home and get more practice. she told me that swift has 8 to 10 gear trucks. i was trained to drive a 6 gear truck. any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

David V.

I would get the hazmat, I have gotten loads while other people sat because of my hazmat endorsement.

Thanks for the heads up mat, i am diffently going to get the Hazmat E. I dont know what i would do without truckingtruth!! It just goes to show there are very good people out there willing to help you out. Thank you! :)

It's best to get all of that stuff out of the way in the beginning if you can. Once you're out on the road driving you're never going to find the time to do that stuff. You're going to have to use your precious little home time to do it.

Hello brett, very helpful info. At times My younger brother speaks outloud without thinking lol. I had to make sure and you are correct. Thanks again!

Good morning to all, so i got my CDL A with tanker endorsement but no hazmat. i was told by my younger brother who worked for Swift, that by having Hazmat Endorsement, Swift will force you to haul heavy loads! i am willing to haul what ever i can handle. should i get my hazmat before going with swift or afterwards when i am ready? i am also leaning towards getting my TWIC card. when is a good time to start on either one? how safe is it to haul heavy for newbies? Thank you.

Hello and good afternoon to all, on monday 04/11/16 it was a great day cause i passed my CDL A road test!!! This site was very helpful to me in alot of ways. I will continue to learn and chat with you all. I have a long way to go and i am not afraid to run over the obstacles on my way to achieve my goals! LOL. I would love to send my thanks out to, Errolv., Stevo Vwbusman, Gtown, PatM., Steve HBG, CT., and Dutch for all the support and encouraging words. P.S. I am in NYC, where can i go to start OTR experience? I am hearing good things about Swift. Thanks.

Hello and good afternoon to all, on monday 04/11/16 it was a great day cause i passed my CDL A road test!!! This site was very helpful to me in alot of ways. I will continue to learn and chat with you all. I have a long way to go and i am not afraid to run over the obstacles on my way to achieve my goals! LOL. I would love to send my thanks out to, Errolv., Stevo Vwbusman, Gtown, PatM., Steve HBG, CT., and Dutch for all the support and encouraging words. P.S. I am in NYC, where can i go to get OTR experience? Thanks.