Seeking Pros & Cons Of Swift Driving School

promptly FORGET EVERYTHING you have been taught over the last 2 months!!!!.

that the "things" were probably Syracuse terminal specific.

I'm headed to Syracuse Apr 10. Aside the Mentor "qualifications" you referenced, I wonder what these other issues might be, if there are things I should look out for, or specify... I want to create the best experience I can, which is why I appreciate these forums.

Thanks!

that the "things" were probably Syracuse terminal specific.

I'm headed to Syracuse Apr 10. Aside the Mentor "qualifications" you referenced, I wonder what these other issues might be, if there are things I should look out for, or specify... I want to create the best experience I can, which is why I appreciate these forums.

Thanks!

KaTow, if your read the subsequent comments about Brian and "things", you should come to the conclusion that Brian won't be a reliable authority on Swift schools.

Katow and I are probably so excited that we are jumping all over the walls . I know I am, this will be the first job that I will have that will pay more than $10/hr and that will be more fun than working in a parts department!

this will be the first job that I will have that will pay more than $10/hr and that will be more fun than working in a parts department!

Victor, just be aware, there will be some days that you will WISH you were back in the Parts Department!!!

HAHAHAHAAHA! That's probably true but if you knew my situation at the parts department I don't think either one of us would miss it! I can tell you that there is no way in my life that I will ever want to go back to a job where it is working at one place. I can email if you want, just a suggestion . Trucking may have it's own set of up and downs but in my family alone we have had 4 of us that have CDL's and have driven truck and have loved it and once my aunt marries my friend that will make 5 of us who have driven truck. I know you are right about missing , because I will miss my parents, friends and home but I will grow used to that and will be posting a heck of a lot more pics in flatbed variety , my adventure awaits!

Victor, the comments about the Parts Dept. reminded me of just how big a step this may be. Many young people have jobs what I call "soft jobs", such as store stock, burger flipping, even Parts - those $10/hour jobs.

But trucking is Big Time, where no one is watching over your shoulder and you have responsibilities way beyond putting cans on a shelf. The schooling may give you a run for your money, you may have never been under such pressure to get your backing skills up to speed, but remember this: it does get easier as you gain experience. Then you won't have a job anymore, you'll have a lifestyle.

I started with Swift too. My experience was similar to Tractorman's. The exception is miles, I usually had enough miles to keep me happy, sometimes too many. I left Swift because I needed to leave OTR. They always treated me right, (except for one idiot planner but that will happen anywhere).

I left Swift because I needed to leave OTR

I have been with Swift for two years. I haven't been in an OTR position in over a year, but I drive every day. I've been regional , and now I'm doing shuttle. (Admittedly you need to live near a terminal to do shuttle driving.)

Errol V. you are right and boy now I am a little nervous but more excited! I will finally be able to be my own man and be more independent and not dependent on a boss looking over my shoulder just because he can lol. I can't wait to begin this life style. I have waited since I a wee lad at 10 years of age and now that I am going into being the truck driver that I am inside, this is more exciting than I have in a very long time. I hope you and I and the other Swifties will be able to meet up soon!