SWIFT Or FFE/KLLM....need Advice For Which School To Attend
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I would jump on that KLLM deal. They do have a lot of regional and I have a friend who drives for them and does regional out of GA. But I'm not sure I believe that 5 days out 2 days off. I would ask to speak with a different recruiter or perhaps the recruiting manager and verify all of this. If its true I would jump on this!
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Also, try to get it in writing. Perhaps an email. If you get a job you want to make sure they won't toss a curveball at you. You can't prove that your recruiter made you those promises, but you can show them the email.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I would jump on that KLLM deal. They do have a lot of regional and I have a friend who drives for them and does regional out of GA. But I'm not sure I believe that 5 days out 2 days off. I would ask to speak with a different recruiter or perhaps the recruiting manager and verify all of this. If its true I would jump on this!
Thanks for the info. Ive heard they are a great company and will definitely ask for more details in writing. I had pretty much set myself on swift until kllm called about the regional position out of training. Id just hate to get out to TX for the refresher and find something out and then have blown my chance with another company and have to reapply. That would suck. Anyway, guess there is only one way to find out. Take my chances
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
I would jump on that KLLM deal. They do have a lot of regional and I have a friend who drives for them and does regional out of GA. But I'm not sure I believe that 5 days out 2 days off. I would ask to speak with a different recruiter or perhaps the recruiting manager and verify all of this. If its true I would jump on this!
Thanks for the info. Ive heard they are a great company and will definitely ask for more details in writing. I had pretty much set myself on swift until kllm called about the regional position out of training. Id just hate to get out to TX for the refresher and find something out and then have blown my chance with another company and have to reapply. That would suck. Anyway, guess there is only one way to find out. Take my chances
Exactly, but make sure you cover your back. Try to get proof.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Exactly, but make sure you cover your back. Try to get proof.
Daniel B.
Go for it. If KLLM is a better deal and you can get stuff in writing, go for it. Keep it positive with the other recruiter, whoever that turns out to be and do you best to keep that door wide open, cuz ya never know.
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Good luck with everything!
-mountain girl
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So I have a few approvals back for several company sponsored schools. Swift and FFE/KLLM are my top 2 but I'm not sure which one to go with. Swift was my original thought b/c they have a terminal in Ocala. However, FFE/KLLM sounds like a much better package overall and now I'm stressed out trying to decide which is the right choice. Both recruiters have been awesome and I'm gonna feel bad turning someone down......also concerned about burning a bridge if I turn down a school.
With Swift I would start on the 21st in TN and attend their standard training course which is about 3 weeks. I have a CDL already but would still have to go thru that entire process. Not a big deal though. Then out OTR with a trainer for about 6 weeks and then my own truck. They have a lot of different divisions to choose from and I'd have a 1 year commitment.
FFE/KLLM would put me through their 1 week refresher course since I already have a CDL and then out for 6 weeks with a trainer. They have an LTL position available in my region which would put me at 5 days out and 2 off and my driving would be within a 500 mile radius of my home terminal. Plus, there is only a 6 month commitment instead of 1 year. She also said that they will access my skills when I arrive and put me in a simulator if need be and if I need an extra week I can do that too. This option would be best for me but I wonder if it's too good to be true. I explained to her that I got my CDL 12 years ago and never used it so I'm basically starting from scratch. She said that was fine and they understood. Is this one of those "too good to be true" deals b/c it sounds perfect to me??
Just wondering what ya'll think about these two choices.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
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.
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.