Profile For Barry R.

Hey Barry, I went to Swift's academy in November, and I'm just finishing up my one-on-one training to go solo in a couple days, so maybe I can answer a couple of these for you.

First, after I submitted my application, I called the recruiting line from the website and they started getting me set up immediately. They just do a brief background check and they will likely want to get you to an academy the next week or ASAP. Yes, drivers take their trucks home, as long as they can get you freight going through wherever you're taking your hometime. Pets are not allowed on company trucks. There are no APU's on Swift's trucks, and most trucks do not have an inverter, nor will you be allowed to wire one up. However, the new '16 Cascadia Evolutions do come equipped with inverters. My trainer's truck has one. In the case you need one for medical use, I believe they make an exception.

Matt Thank you very much for the great information!!! Stay safe out there

Hello I have a couple of questions about swift. First how long does it take a recruiter to get a hold of you after filling out online application? Can swift drivers take there trucks home and are pets allowed to ride along? One more does swift have a apus and inverters in there tractors? Thank you and please stay safe out there hopefully I can join you out on the road in the near furture

I went to the swift school in Lewiston and I highly recommend it. My on road training lasted 5 weeks and I learned quite a bit. A lot of it was things related to the lifestyle that really can't be taught but need to be experienced. Now that I'm solo, about 5 months, I'm learning more stuff. How to navigate, managing clocks, truck housekeeping, etc. When I say learn I guess I really mean master. It takes me a while to really feel that I've mastered something like HOS and how it affects a 2200 mile trip. As for the company, the terminals and mechanics are hit and miss. Some great, some less so. The tractors are a mixed bag. My first truck was a 2014 KW680 with a 9spd. It was used but I liked it. Now I'm on my 1st trip with a 2016 freightliner automatic and it has me questioning my career choice. I'll get it eventually but right now, I'm not a fan of it. My DM is the best in the world. She runs me when she can, let's me rest when I need to, and gets me home on time for a long time. I make sure she knows I appreciate it too. (Thanks Brett for that bit of advice.)

Hello Everyone

I hope that everyone is having a great & safe day!! I am seriously considering a career in trucking, due to fact that my current position doesnt gave me personally satifaction. Its basically a dead end job which I do hate a lot. Anyway can someone please tell me which company cdl training is worth while attending. The companies Im looking into are Celadon, swift, henderson & xpo logistics ( which used to be conway) I tried going into a private school but no go with that due to my finanical situation. Thank you for your help & high road cdl training program rocks!!!!

I am looking at getting my CDL at one of the companies that offers the training and then in return you work for them. I am doing my research and at 45 yrs old and single with no attatchments. i'm very excited about this new chapter in my life. This forum is a huge help in finding info. I love reading the stories of the guys and gals that are in the programs and how it's been working for them. good luck to all of you

Hey Bob,

Congrads Im looking into either going to private trucking school or company sponsored cdl training im wondering which company sponsored cdl training is good? Reason im asking this is that private school which I really want to go they want money up front which I dont have at present time. I cant wait until I get started with this training. Ive been studying trucking truths cdl high road training program which is very helpful thank you very much for this program.