Starting New Career, Swift Or Celadon CDL School?
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Why just those two? Have you looked here Paid CDL Training Programs and here Trucking Company Reviews? Also look here
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Hope this helps. Good luck.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
I reviewed all of those and narrowed down the field to 4 programs I was accepted to. Then I narrowed the field further to the two remaining ... Swift and Celadon. Thank you for the information. I'm actually leaving the attorney biz behind, really excited for next chapter!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hi, bwr. Both are fine companies. I hope you checked out the reviews on the link Big Scott got you.
The thing you need to do, like those "choosing a company" links say is to look at the policies that fit you better.
I started with Swift. 18 months ago, and figure to stay for a bit.
The team thing should be only temporary, and is there to get you one-on-one with an experienced driver to polish up your diving skills. At Swift the road training lasts about 4-6 weeks then you can go solo.
Bring your questions! You see we're open 24/7.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
It appears that the "team driving" is where the two programs differ. At Celadon, after you finish with your trainer you then team drive for 6 months before being able to go solo. Whereas with Swift, it appears once you finish with Trainer you can then go solo. I can certainly get through 6 months of team driving if it turns out that it is not my cup of tea. So while swift has a leg up in that department, I'm trying to come up with ways to distinguish the two. I'm looking for the true OTR lifestyle. Want to travel all 48 and Canada. A pet option would be nice. Any drivers for Swift or Celadon know the policy concerning pets for their respective company's?
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Pets are a big thing to me,so I looked at it as part of my research. Swift is a no, and Celadon is a yes. I would check with your recruiter as to the requirements. Prime (whom I'm going with) has a 30 pound limit and you have to pay a deposit. Check this for a really good breakdown on each company that offers training. Lots of good info on each one. Paid CDL Training Programs
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.
I chose to go with Swift. If there is interest I'll document my experience at the academy for people to read.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I chose to go with Swift. If there is interest I'll document my experience at the academy for people to read.
Yes, keep us posted!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Will do. I will start a new thread on the documentation of Swift Corsicana, Texas academy life.
Here is the link for my Swift Corsicana, Texas log link https://www.truckingtruth.com/truckers-forum/Topic-15600/Page-1/swift-corsicana-texas-cdl-academy-log
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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I have decided to take the plunge! I am stepping out from behind the desk which has entrapped me for far too long and am going to enjoy a life more extraordinary. I will document my process through the Company Sponsored CDL program here in Texas (because the threads I have read on truckingtruth.com have been very helpful!). However, a big decision awaits ... should I choose Swift or Celadon. Both have pros and cons that I have discovered. My initial fear with Celadon was to be stuck team driving for 12 months (if i discovered team driving just wasn'tmy cup of tea). However I have found out that after you finush your time with your trainer you only have to team drive for 6 months, then you can switch to solo OTR. So the big question is ... anyone have a solid basis for choosing one over the other?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.