Swift School In Memphis

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James O.'s Comment
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Hey Everyone

1st thanks For setting up The High Road Training Program. Very informative. I have been driving Dumps and Utility trucks for the last 3 years with the State. My CDL has restrictions because i haven't tested with a fifth wheel. Start school in Tenn. at the end of the month. Should not be a problem because i can already do the pre-trip test.Need to do the 3 weeks then come home and take Pre-trip,skills and road to get full CDL. So glad i started doing the tests, showed me a lot i didn't know. you can always each a dog new tricks.I'll try to keep this updated thru school.If anyone has been thru this school and has some info that would be great.Thanks again Brett.

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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
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Aces-N-eights (Dale)'s Comment
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Hey James, I was scheduled for September 30th but then I got a call from Las Vegas Metro telling me they have arrested the guy that robbed me and they had my stuff. So I have to go to Las Vegas and I.D the guy. I called my recruiter and changed my start date to October 14th. Keep it touch and let me know what it is like.

Brett Aquila's Comment
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Welcome aboard James! Certainly keep us updated about how things progress for you and let us know anytime you have any questions. We're always happy to help out.

James O.'s Comment
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Hey Everyone

Just another update.Called recruiter and Official start date is 10/07/2013. I will continue to take the High Road Trucking course to keep me up to date and fresh on the brain. Thanks again........Anyone else going that week?
Jason C. aka Pirate Truck's Comment
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Are you joining Swift because I start October 7th also in Millington, TN.
James O.'s Comment
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Are you joining Swift because I start October 7th also in Millington, TN.

As of right now yes, just need to confirm with recruiter to get transportation. If so I will look for you when i get there.
Jason C. aka Pirate Truck's Comment
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The recruiter can arrange a bus ticket. You have to pay it back once you go solo, pay deduction. If you drive keep your gas receipts and they will refund. At least that's what my recruiter told me.
Jason C. aka Pirate Truck's Comment
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Got my bus confirmation by email. I leave Sunday at 9:30am an will pull in around 11:30pm in Memphis. I am missing the last Swift shuttle by half an hour so I have to pay for a cab to the hotel, might get reimburse. See ya there James. Maybe we will room together.
James O.'s Comment
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Got my bus confirmation by email. I leave Sunday at 9:30am an will pull in around 11:30pm in Memphis. I am missing the last Swift shuttle by half an hour so I have to pay for a cab to the hotel, might get reimburse. See ya there James. Maybe we will room together.

Got mine yesterday. I leave at midnight arrive at 2:45 pm on Sunday.
James O.'s Comment
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Day 1 at Swift Paper work,physicals,Drug testing. Day 2 more paperwork,meet &greet with Tennessee State Trooper, very funny guy but can answer any questions u got. Day 3 practice range at note this should be interesting. Sorry about spelling internet at hotel six doing this on phone.

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