Swift Driving Academy OH
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Swift Driving Academy OH in Columbus, Ohio is part of Swift Transportation, the largest full truckload carrier in the United States with over 16,000 trucks and 60,000 trailers. The 3-4 week paid CDL training program offers company-sponsored tuition with guaranteed job placement upon graduation. With 108 years of combined instructor experience, a Top Gun facility on-site, and diverse Ohio training terrain, students earn their Class A CDL with minimal upfront costs and transition directly into driving careers.
Programs & Tuition
Program Benefits (Pros)
- Part of largest full truckload carrier in the U.S.
- Fleet of 16,000+ trucks and 60,000+ trailers
- 92% of tractors less than five years old
- Top 10% CSA Crash rating safety peer group
- 108 years of combined instructor experience
- Top Gun facility on-site
- Guaranteed job after graduation
- First year salary $50,000-$60,000
- Nationally approved Military Apprenticeship Program
- Debt-Free Tuition Program available
- 12 training locations across the country
Key Features
- 3-4 week CDL training program
- Permit classes integrated in program
- Classroom instruction
- Backing practice on range
- Road training with mentor
- On-road mentorship (200-300 hours)
- Top Gun proficiency-based training
- Safety training
- DOT compliance training
- Training on trucks less than 5 years old
Accreditations
Quality Score
Score calculated based on FMCSA pass rates, equipment age, and verified student reviews.Score > 80 indicates industry excellence.
Financing Options
- Academy Financing
- Tuition reimbursement after employment
- Paid training program
- Company sponsored training
- GI Bill
- Military Apprenticeship Program
- Scholarships
- VA benefits
- Debt-Free Tuition Program
- Veteran & First Responder Training Scholarships
- Full-ride scholarships for veterans and first responders
- Tuition repayment through payroll deductions
- Payment plans
Additional Information
- Modern trucks
- Driving simulators
- Class A trailers
- Brand new equipment and trucks
- Tractor trailers
- New equipment
- Company trucks 2012 or newer
- Late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors (92% less than five years old)
- Modern trucks
- Freightliner tractors
- Volvo tractors
- 53' trailers
- Temperature controlled trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Heavy haul equipment
- Tractor-trailers
- Tanker trucks
- Flatbeds
- Livestock carriers
- Late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors
- Dry Van trailers
- Refrigerated trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Heavy Haul equipment
- Intermodal equipment
- Ocean Container equipment
- Swift Express vehicles
- 1800 watt inverters
- Late-model Freightliner tractors
- International tractors
- Kenworth tractors
- Volvo tractors
- Modern trucks
- Latest models of trucks and trucking technology
- Late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors
- Automatic and manual tractors
- Modern trucks
- Automatic transmission trucks
- Modern trucks
- Well-maintained trucks
- International LT trucks
- 53' dry van trailers
- Automatic Manuals
- Latest High Tech 'Smart' Trucks
- Modern trucks
- Freightliner tractors
- Volvo tractors
- Class A trailers
- Dry van trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Refrigerated trailers
- Heavy haul equipment
- Intermodal equipment
- Ocean container equipment
- Modern trucks
- Freightliner tractors
- Volvo tractors
- Class A trailers
- 53' trailers
- Temperature controlled trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Heavy haul equipment
- Modern trucks
- Freightliner tractors
- Volvo tractors
- Dry Van trailers
- Refrigerated trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Heavy Haul equipment
- Intermodal equipment
- Ocean Container equipment
- Swift Express vehicles
- 1800 watt inverters
- Late-model Freightliner and Volvo tractors
- Class A trailers
- Modern trucks
- Automatic and manual tractors
- Late-model Freightliner tractors
- International tractors
- Kenworth tractors
- Volvo tractors
- Class A trailers
- Temperature controlled trailers
- Flatbed trailers
- Heavy haul equipment
- International LT trucks
- 53' dry van trailers
- Top Gun facility on-site
- Latest models of trucks and trucking technology
- The latest high tech 'Smart' Trucks
- International LT trucks
- 53' dry van trailers
- Automatic Manuals
- Top-of-the-line fleet
- Automatic transmission trucks
- Training trucks
- Backing pad
- Driving simulator
- Trucks for on-road training
- Automatic transmission trucks
- Training trucks
- International LT trucks
- 53' dry van trailers
- 18+ years (intrastate)
- 21+ years (interstate)
- Valid driver's license
- Pass DOT physical
- Pass drug test
- Clean driving record
- No DUI in 10 years
- High school diploma
- Proof of identity
- U.S. citizenship or lawful status
- Social Security card
- 3 months CDL experience (dedicated routes)
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Mentor program after graduation
- Transportation to school provided
- Shuttle runs to Walmart for supplies
- Terminal amenities (lounge, convenience store, washer/dryer, showers, WiFi, gym)
- 24/7 support with Extended Coverage Team
- Home Time Planning Team
- Driver Ranking bonus program
- Pet and rider policies
- Military transition support through CASY partnership
Hotel accommodation provided during training at $750, paid back at $34/week for 22 weeks. Dormitory or motel style rooms with men and women housed separately. Housing included in some tuition packages.
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Swift Driving Academy OH
4141 Parkwest Dr , Columbus, Ohio 43228
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