Is Swift A Good Choice For Training?
Topic 8344 | Page 1
Don't believe everything you hear about some training companies. They all serve purpose in the industry. My suggestion is to apply to as many as you can. Then you have the ability to review the positives and negatives that suit your needs. Unfortunately their is no one size fits all company. You will find all the company's have the ability to properly train you. Swift and PAM are both able to train you to be successful in this industry. On this sight their is a guide to prehires I would do that
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Prehires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
What Brian said.
I know people who love Schneider & I know someone who would tell you he didn't have that experience with them.
Disclaimer; I am a Schneider Driver and very happy with them. But you've got to find the company that fits your needs
What Brian said.
I know people who love Schneider & I know someone who would tell you he didn't have that experience with them.
Disclaimer; I am a Schneider Driver and very happy with them. But you've got to find the company that fits your needs
Schneider doesn't offer in house training, but they offer reimbursement right?
Reimbursement yes. Some companies reimburse quicker but my decision was based more on who I wanted to work for. Which was based on who met my needs/desires.
Kind of like some companies pay more per mile but I just completed two weeks with 6,432 miles. I'm a rookie driver & getting those miles. Not all the time but usually 2,400+ per week.
Please, please, please make sure you don't just take my word for it. Make sure you pick a company you can live with, 'cause you'll need to.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
So I know i can go through with PAM, but from what most have said is low pay, and pretty much the worst vehicles. I understand it's almost referred to as the "If you can survive this" you can survive anything.
How about swift?
Can you start out driving a flat bed?
Should I just go to school and try to get on with Schneider?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: