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Devan, Thanks for the advice. Do you drive for Swift?
Yes sir. I am on the mentor phase. You commented on my cdl diary haha. Actually went through phoenix as well. It is a great academy!
CDL:
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.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Yes I did comment on your diary. Sorry about that, I will blame it on my "advanced age". There are days when I can't remember my OWN name. 
Tractor Man, best of luck. I start school here in Colorado tomorrow, who knows we may cross paths one day.
Same to you Jeff. Thanks
Yo good luck T
It's been a pleasure reading your posts along the way. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. I'm jealous!
Tractor man,
I did my training at the Phoenix academy for swift as well. Did mine in July of 2012. No regrets. Be sure to be out side waiting on the shuttle bus earlier then it arrives and if you drive be sure to arrive earlier then class starts. We had 4 people dropped writhing the first 2 mi. Of class. Instructor literally locked the door right at 5:30. (Not sure if they changed times but that was when we started class)
Listen to the instructors on the range and in class and most of all, enjoy what down time you have :)
Good luck TM! You got some great advice here, nothing more to add. Happy to try and help. I read the posts on the training diaries so I will be able to follow your progress and post replies. This way everyone can benefit from any advice offered and also learn first hand from your experience.
Looking forward to reading your thread. And again best of luck!
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Devan, Thanks for the advice. Do you drive for Swift?