I got my CDL through Swift's academy and did my time as a rookie with them a few years ago. its not a bad way to get your foot in the door, and I don't regret working for Swift at all. the payroll deductions are minimal, and at the same time you have a company that is large enough to give you experience in a diverse range of situations.

you are liable for tuition that is not paid if you choose to break your contract, but a year goes by faster than you realize out here...

 

Why would it triple if you just pay off the remainder of your loan before you quit???

 

I went through company paid training and as far as I could tell is yes the cost is more doing it that way and then leaving. Pretty much they way they worked it was you went to a local school that cost sach paying students $1500.00. With company financing it cost you $995.00 over a year. If you quit, you pay a total of $4995.00. I have the contract here. I'm almost done with my obligational year and have no plans of quitting, but figured I would tell you what mine was. Also, if things did not work in my favor getting a dedicated run and being home most of the time, I wouldn't be in the same situation I am now, but in debt.