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Swift Transportation Truck Driving Academy - Fontana
14392 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
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Tr
Review №1

Worst place to go!! Yes the office staff is nice.. but that’s not what you need when you know nothing about a big rig !! They throw you in a class room you read right from the DMV book to test no help from the instructor!! So basically you can do that at home!! 2 days later is test day!! Go test at the DMV for your permit if you pass you go into the yard !! You go with your class the instructor runs through a pre trip super fast and say now practice for 10 hours my group did that for 2 days then they throw you in a truck and say back up in a straight line in between cones like are you serious!!! Not a good school at all FONTANA SWIFT is not the school to attend!!! Oh and if you don’t pass your gone

Pi
Review №2

I remember we had a class of over 20. We would spend 10hrs a day, and we would maybe get 2, or 3 trys to learn our maneuvers WITH OUT AN INSTRUCTOR PRESENT. FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DID PASS SEE YOU ON BONE HEAD TRUCKERS.

Da
Review №3

The shop is the best in my opinion hands down theyre fast and efficient so if you want your equipment to work setup a appointment see for yourself

Re
Review №4

Amazing schoolVery accelerated but the staff was Amazing. Theyre very helpful.Really recommend it

Ka
Review №5

I learned a lot, but there is always room for improvement, overall Ill give it a 4 1/2 🌟

CL
Review №6

Just know that Swift will definitely be hearing from my lawyers. Worst company I’ve ever dealt with.

Th
Review №7

This place is a train wreck. From office administrators to the instructors in the yard. Even my recruiter fell short. I was not even given directions to the location or dress code or materials needed. My first day I was given no classroom time to emphasize any of the materials for Pretrip vehicle inspection. I was put into a big rig driving on the roads my very first day. I find it to be a bit dangerous but we all ended up back at the yard safely.when taught maneuvers from the instructors I was taught how to parallel park. The way they taught maneuvers at this academy are completely useless in the real world. I feel this is a grave disservice to all the students in the academy. I spent hours and hours learning how to perform a parallel that would cause me to crash into another vehicle. I asked the instructors about this and they said it was only to take the exam and I would never use this maneuver in real life. If your looking to learn maneuvers that are applicable in real life I would give this academy a solid F. 2 of the 3 maneuvers that I learned would have caused me to crash the vehicle. These instructors will not teach you anything if it’s not on the exam. Upon graduating I couldn’t even couple or uncouple a trailer. I had no idea how to operating the landing gear. The only reason they’re even in the yard is to give you your time needed to get your certificate. I’d call these instructors lazy and when it comes to breaks they leave early and come back late. This is a horrible place to learn how to drive a truck. They may get people there class A license but do not expect to learn how to drive a truck. You’ll be very disappointed. Also be prepared to have to unlearn all the methods they teach you in how to maneuver the vehicle because if you go in the real world to perform there methods you will end up crashing and hurting other people. This academy is unsafe and a complete waste of time.

Ne
Review №8

Great terminal thats still under construction for remodeling. But incredible staff from all departments.

Ge
Review №9

Log it legal because there is a camera/video recording device across the street watching you.The right pedal is the throttle pedal 😀.

M.
Review №10

SWIFT TRANSPORTATION A USELESS COMPANY. BAD PAY , BAD DRIVER MANAGERS, ETCSTAY AWAY!!

Ca
Review №11

I guess it was alright. They teach you everything in a short period of time. The best part was when i had to do the back in course. The instructor that i had did resemble the Pink Panther ( walk and all!!) This dude brought me to my tender youth in 5 seconds and taught me how to back in and road tested me in 30 minutes...Cmeon!

Ri
Review №12

Today I completed my CDL test. Brent Card and Barbara in the office are the best people you could ever meet. As you can imagine this was a stressful morning and their professional and friendly demeanor was greatly appreciated. I can’t wait to start my career with Swift Transportation! So far my experience has been outstanding! I’d recommend this company to anyone looking to start a career in the trucking business.

Cr
Review №13

Great experience, great people!.

Vi
Review №14

I love this place and the way they teach is awesome no matter what ppl say they are going to always hate on the best .... Keep up the good work Swift .... And all the trainers are awesome

q
Review №15

Too many students per class. You wont get too many turns on the truck. Communication from instructors needs improvement. Read the entire contract BEFORE you sign it or you must pay the entire bill! if you sign you pay!

Jo
Review №16

Wonderful

Ja
Review №17

You’re republican brotherhood in red (usxpress) is watching you Make us proud by staying safe

Ed
Review №18

Awesome love it

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  • Address:14392 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335, United States
  • Site:https://careers.swifttrans.com/driver-jobs/student-hiring/?utm_campaign=GMBFontanaAcademy&source=SwiftLead&number=909-637-9195
  • Phone:+1 909-637-9195
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