Swift Orientation In Sumner, Wa - My Experience

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Damion B.'s Comment
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So if anyone is curious like I was about what happens at swift orentation for experienced drivers, this is how it goes,

Day 1. Lots of sitting and waiting, this is the day that everyone has to turn in med card long form/CDL. they will take you to get a physical if you need one. They will also give you a UA. You will watch some videos and talking/work books. You will also take a road test in a manual/auto to qualify.

Day2 and 3. You will do lots of class work. Videos, work books and talking. At the end of day 3 you will be assigned a truck and meet the driver leader and team. If you require a mentor you will leave rite after class the 3rd day and will not be back until you have finished the required hours of training.

That is pretty much it for swift orentation if you are coming in from CDL school or with experience.

As far as things you might hear about swift, they are a good company. (No i am not getting paid to say this*) Very friendly. The terminal in sumner Wa has a very friendly and fun attitude. You can walk in and ask anyone anything and they will help you. Great people to be around.

Good luck and I hope this helps.

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.

Terminal:

A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.

G-Town's Comment
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Welcome to the forum Damion and thanks for the post. Good luck!

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