Given the heated discussion in a previous thread regarding Swift's CDL Program, I'm of the opinion that a dedicated link with first hand, objective reviews would be in the best interest of any newbie who considers their program.
I'm of the opinion that if an account is first hand, it isn't objective - it's colored by the perceptions of the participant, which makes it subjective instead.
That is a pretty widely accepted definition of the difference between 'objective' and 'subjective'.
As someone who got CDL training elsewhere, my only account of their program is second hand accounts from others who have gone through their program, some bad, some good, some indifferent.
I think any perspective and insight from those who have actual first hand knowledge with Swift would be most helpful in presenting a more balanced review for anyone who is looking to get into the business via a company sponsored training program.
Perhaps a compilation of links to third party reviews, good, bad, and ugly such as the one below would be most appropriate.
Free Truck Driving Schools | Swift Transportation | Free CDL License Training
One suggestion I have to the administrators is the creation of a sticky post for any and all reviews of training programs. Such a source would provide a much welcome alternative to the bar room stories from those with no actual experience/knowledge of the program(s) in question
With all due respect, it wouldn't provide an alternative to the bar room stories, but simply another outlet for the same [more or less] folks who tell those 'stories' to tell them again.
Disclaimer: I attended an independent driving school for my CDL A, then drove for Swift my first year, which involved 30 days with a trainer, then another 30 days with a fellow rookie - a policy I understand has since been changed. I therefore have some actual insight as to Swift's attitude towards training, if not the training school.
