I just obtained my class A CDL from a private truck school. I have my orientation set up with swift and they made me aware of a road test that I have to take. Does anyone know what this road test consists of? Skills? Or just on the road driving? Just curious.

 

on the road driving would be your skills wouldn`t it? :lol:

i`m sure you`ll fit right in :wink:

 

should have been more specific when i stated skills... meaning backing up such as alley dock, strait line backing, serpentine, etc...

 

I know when I took my road test for swift, they just take you around the block. A few rights and left turns. And just had to back into 1 hole in the yard. Don't know if it is different since I went out with a trainer for 6 weeks before I took my road test.

But being you just got your CDL, from what im understanding. Im sure you are going to have to go out with a trainer for 6 weeks. And your road test will not be till after you have finished training.

 

It depends on the terminal you're signing up with.

Typically, it's a spin around the block - no interstate, and one back... usually a 45 degree one that could be taken as a straight back if you set it up right. Generally, so long as you don't hit anything, you'll pass.

My test with the Columbus, OH terminal was a joke... and the guy testing me ignored me the entire time. Just gave me directions back to the terminal. Wouldn't even let me do my back on my own - he told me exactly when he wanted me to turn the steering wheel on the way back :roll:

 

The roadtest cant be that hard the way some their drivers drive. :roll:

 

That could be said about any company out there. Do you actually have any constructive comments to add to this thread?

 

My test consisted of a pretrip and making it out to the railroad crossing just outside the Lewiston Terminal, and then I was told that I passed.

 

While i was at us xpress i road tested many swift drivers that came to work there ,so my statement stands .

 

See real hard