Swift CDL Training.
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Phil, you are right. I did Swift's course a year ago, and your numbers match what i did. However, Brett has lots on his plate, and updating the school information is a bit lower on the priority list, I suppose.
Pay scale is all wrong as well. Drivers start at .36cpm after going solo. During time with an OTR trainer you are paid $9.50 an hour for on duty driving and minimum state wage for on duty not driving if the trainer is rolling. Averaging $450-600 a week for drive time during OTR training.
Holy cow XD. Suddenly, I'm much more anxious to finish this mentorship knowing I'm going to be making .08cpm more than I originally thought, haha.
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.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
AdkMatt, I sent you a PM. Check your email and maybe Spam. I sent you on a week or so ago, too.
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Hi guys heres a link to your own site. https://www.truckingtruth.com/free_truck_driving_schools/swift/swift4.html
You need to update this information its spreading outdated old information. There is absolutely not a $150 deposit for first day of class anymore thats "years" old. Also the Hotel used for the academy in Lewiston Idaho is now the Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston quite a nice hotel actually.
Pay scale is all wrong as well. Drivers start at .36cpm after going solo. During time with an OTR trainer you are paid $9.50 an hour for on duty driving and minimum state wage for on duty not driving if the trainer is rolling. Averaging $450-600 a week for drive time during OTR training.
That info just needs a good going over as its quite old an outdated. I personally am leaving sunday morning to hit Lewiston for training and was just going over yalls page.
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.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.