Blacklisted From Company For Interview Question
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Swift has its detractors, just like every company out there. A few of our forum members have had unarguably awesome careers, and they started with Swift, or spent a large part of their career there.
When you are starting, the name on the door doesn't have nearly the effect on your career, as much as your own ability to adapt and overcome does.
Good luck with whichever direction you take.
Yes ****, that's exactly what happened. My training class, started out with 64 people. Half were young bucks (gals n guys) all talkin' big talk, "I'mma gunna be owner op etc etc" before they've even seen if trucking was for them.........Well, 24 of us graduated out of that original 64 ! 1 girl, got so far as to leave the terminal , to go meet up with her trainer. I heard, within 80 miles away from our terminal, she told whoever was driving the rental car, "Take me back, I ain't doin' this BS" and QUIT, before she started.
A LOT of the others, jumped ship after they got their CDL's, thinkin' they're gunna go with a better paying job. Until, they got hit with the Contract clause, and having to pay back $6500+ a couple did return, not many, to fulfill the contract. It was only for 10 months, it used to be 8 months, but it got abused, so it got raised 2 months pffffft no big deal
Within the 1st year, there was, me, and "maybe", 2 others, still driving for this company. By year 2, I was the last 1 of us 24 grads, to leave and take a 5 month break, until I went back driving OTR with another company......'til I retired, fully lol
What made you retire? One of those little Filipinas catch your heart in Cebu and make you fly across the world? Lol can’t say I blame you. Hope you’re living it up now.
Packrat, you’re right. But for my area, my only option is basically swift now. And I’m not too good for them. Just haven’t given them a try yet. Thanks all for your replies.
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.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
though it sucks to start this career 4000 dollars in the hole
I started 8+ years ago, at a private school and I have NO REGRETS on the path I chose.
Here’s why my path was right for me:
1. I already knew I was going with Schneider, whose orientation was only 17 days. Ergo, I was going to be making full pay sooner than many other programs.
2. Tuition reimbursement (many companies offer it) paid for my private school.
3. The school I went to had recruiters from 4-5 companies visit. So, I knew there were other options if I didn’t wanna go with my first choice.
Private school isn’t for everyone and I feel I didn’t waste any money. But you have to make the choice that works best for you.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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What made you retire? One of those little Filipinas catch your heart in Cebu and make you fly across the world? Lol can’t say I blame you. Hope you’re living it up now.
Packrat, you’re right. But for my area, my only option is basically swift now. And I’m not too good for them. Just haven’t given them a try yet. Thanks all for your replies.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.