Application Process
****NOTE: Swift is requiring that the driver’s address on their CDL/MVR match the address on their application to be hired!!!!
*** NYC & Surrounding Areas Are A No Hire Zone ***
*** NO MINNESOTA TRAINEES***
Drivers out of Florida may be required to provide a copy of a rental agreement/mortgage and a utility bill that matches the address on the drivers CDL to prove they actually live at the given address. (If the driver has to change their address prior to DQP.)
IF YOUR DRIVER HAS HELD A CLASS A CDL FOR LESS THAN 60 DAYS, CHECK TO MAKE SURE THEIR SCHOOL IS NOT ON THE SWIFT 60 DAY SCHOOL LIST. *IF THE DRIVER WENT TO A SWIFT SCHOOL AND GRADUATED LESS THAN 60 DAYS AGO, YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT FOR THE HIRE!!!*
OFFICIAL SWIFT RC CHANGE RULES
Step 1 – FILL OUT THE INTELLIAPP WITH YOUR DRIVER OVER THE PHONE AND THEN MOVE TO SETTING FOLLOW-UP EXPECTATIONS:
Swift Application requires:
- 10 years of employment history (full 10 year history whether it’s work, school or unemployment)
- Need proof of any self employment upfront I.E. Lyft, Uber, Self Employed
- Home address history for the past 3 years
- Current drivers license number and drivers license history for the past 3 years
- History of traffic accidents, violations and/or convictions from the last 3 years (including DUI or reckless driving conviction and license suspension)
- Any military history.
- Emergency contact info (name, address, phone#, relationship)
MAKE SURE TO:
- Inform the driver that you or a member of the IMC Admin Team may reach out to them to gather additional information as needed, so it’s important that they save our number and be sure to answer their phone when we call.
- Make note of the intelliapp confirmation number when you submit your app so you can add it to the Driver Management notes.
- Verify that the name on the application matches how it appears on the CDL.
WHAT IF MY DRIVER WANTS TO DO THE APPLICATION THEMSELVES?
“I have to tell you that the fastest, easiest and best way to get you this job is for me to go ahead and get all the information myself right now so that we can get a complete application packet submitted immediately. This is a competitive position and there are other drivers actively applying, so the sooner we can get it done the better”.
“If you insist on doing the application yourself then I can send you my intelliapp link and I’ll need you to fill that out as completely as you can. The more info you provide up front the faster we can get your application process moving along.
“We’ll definitely need all the info for all your CDL driving jobs including the names and phone numbers of companies, miles and areas driven, types of trucks and trailers, and trailer length for each job.
“Additionally, Swift requires:
- 10 years of employment history
- Home address history for the past 3 years
- Current driver license number and driver license history for the past 3 years
- History of traffic accidents, violations and/or convictions from the last 5 years (including DUI or reckless driving conviction and license suspension)
- Any military history
- Name on the application must match how it appears on CDL.
“Be sure to let me know as soon as you get that done so I can be on the lookout for it and get everything submitted for you ASAP.”
SEND THE INTELLI-APP LINK VIA TEXT OR EMAIL:
https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/classarecruiting?r=GPeffer&uri_b=ia_classarecruiting_560813248
THEN SET FOLLOW-UP EXPECTATIONS
SETTING FOLLOW-UP EXPECTATIONS
“In addition to your completed application, we’re also going to need a copy of the front and back of your CDL and medical card. The carrier prefers us to include them as part of your application packet in order to help speed up the process. You can send those to my email, ______.
PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS FOR DOCUMENTS
“Swift’s application process is a little different than other carriers. Once I receive your completed intelliapp I will submit the info they require from me but I will be sending you a link to finish their application.”
“Once the rep over at Swift gets the info I sent them they will contact you by email to get the finished application. After they receive the finished application form you they will continue with the process”
“Sound good? Ok, so I’ll let you go for now but be sure to save my number so that when I call you back tomorrow with updates or to get more information then you’ll know it’s me and be sure to answer the phone. I’ll keep in touch with you throughout this process to make sure everything happens quickly and smoothly, as well as to answer any additional questions you may have.
“Have a great day, (driver name), and I’ll talk to you again tomorrow/next week.”
Step 2 – Enter your driver into DRIVER MANAGEMENT, and add the following information in the “Notes” section:
- Home time – (Weekly, daily, Weekends etc)
- Schedule – (What exact schedule was sold, I.E. M-F 8AM starts, 12+ hour shifts.)
- Account – ( Walmart Temple etc)
- Pay – ( What exact CPM or hourly pay was quoted etc) 13.05/hr + 18.16 per load avg 1500+ a week.
- App Confirmation Number
- Social Security Number
- Has the Driver attended Truck School? If so, list when, where and the name of the trucking school.
- Less than 90 days experience – Please list trucking school
*** You will receive an email with the Swift Admin your app is assigned to after submitting the Driver into Driver Management ***
Follow Up
- Whoever your app is assigned to will get the email letting Swift know that there is an application that has been submitted.
- Whoever your app is assigned to will then go into Tenstreet and search for the app. If they see it then they will request RC. They will not notify you about any of this part of the process.
- Once the Driver is under Class A, whoever your app is assigned to will then request the full app from the driver via their email.
- After they have the full app, whoever your app is assigned to will notify you via email of the app and processor assigned to the driver’s’ app.
- If there are any status changes or anything that they will reach out to you.
- If you have any questions or need an update on your Driver please ask Jennifer or Garry.
My Driver Is approved… What Now???
- The week prior to orientation the Swift Rep will reach out to confirm orientation on Wednesday and give them travel/hotel plans on Thursday or Friday
| Pre-Qualifications | |
| Minimum Age | Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have held a US driver’s license for the last 12 consecutive months. |
| Minimum Experience (tractor Trailer/OTR) |
ACADEMY · 0 months experience needed TRAINEE · 0 months experience needed, but Driver MUST have a valid Class A CDL EXPERIENCED · 6 months OTR experience (after training) within the last 12 months OR · At least 12 months in the past 5 years * A newly trained CDL driver that is currently employed as a commercial driver with 3 months OTR experience (excluding training) with no moving violations and no preventable accidents during the time they have held a CDL (regardless if the citation/accident was in a personal or commercial vehicle) is also considered an experienced driver. * Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license, in current state of residence. * Swift must attempt to verify past employment on all jobs in the past 3 years * Local experience will be considered on local accounts * Will consider Military experience with a valid DD214 and the Driver will have to complete a “Military verification form” |
| Moving Violations (max in 3 year period) | · No more than 2 MV’s in the last 2 years · No serious traffic violations in the last 6 months *CDL Holder – No citations for driving while CDL or Medical Certificate was suspended, disqualified, or expired in the past 6 months. * Serious traffic violations include: · Reckless driving · Following too closely · Failing to obey a traffic control device · Erratic driving · Improper lane change · Leaving the scene of an accident · Any ticket that is 15 and over is a 6 month DQ from date of violation * PSP reports will be obtained for every CDL holder with experience and violations will be reviewed individually by Safety. |
| Policy on License suspensions | · Will review |
| DOT Recordable Accidents | · No more than 1 preventable in the past 2 years (loss over $1750.00) · No major accident in the last 5 years (loss over $25 K) |
| Incidents (max in 3 year period) | · No more than 2 preventable incidents within the last 2 years (loss under $1750.00) |
| Ticket / Accident / Incident Combo | · The combination of preventable accidents/incidents may not exceed 3 with no more than 1 of the 3 being an accident |
| Max. Number of Jobs- in the last 3 years | · No more than 4 commercial driving jobs in the last 12 months |
| Policy Against Unemployment- even if it is accounted for | ·Swift will no longer consider a driver for employment if they have more than; · 6 months of unemployment in the past year · 12 months of unemployment in the past 3 years *** NO EXCEPTIONS!!! |
| Terminated Applicants | · Must not have been terminated from last employer for poor safety record or theft · Must not have been terminated from more than 1 employer in 5 years for poor safety record or theft |
| Felony & Misdemeanor Convictions – How old must they be? Based off the conviction date? What are the “silver bullets”? |
· No Felony in the last 10 years for Drug possession (other than marijuana), Assault with a weapon, armed robbery/burglary No Misdemeanor that is sexual in nature in the last 10 years. No charges for Drug manufacturing or delivery, murder, felony sexual assault, multiple domestic/assault charges. * Criminal Conviction Form required for any charges* Please go by the date of the charge |
| DUI/DWI- What is the max number and what time frames do they need to fall outside of? |
· No DUI/DWI within the past 10 years if the offense occurred while they held a CDL-A · No DUI/DWI within the last 5 years if the offense occurred prior to getting a CDL-A · No Multiple DUI/DWI’s · No DUI/DWI in a commercial vehicle ever * Go by the date of the charge |
| Drug/Substance Test | · Hair Test given at Orientation · No use of illegal drugs, positive/refused tests in the past 10 years if the incident occurred while they held a CDL-A · No use of illegal drugs, positive or refused tests within the past 5 years if the incident occurred prior to getting a CDL-A · No use of illegal drugs, positive/refused test in a commercial vehicle ever · No use or possession of marijuana in the past 3 years and no conviction within the last 5 years (simple possession) * Go by the date of the charge * Failed drug tests have to be 10 years old and have a completed SAP program |
| Is Haz-Mat Required? Is there a grace period for driver to obtain it? |
· HazMat not required |
| Other Endorsements Required | · None |
| DOT Physical Requirements | · Drivers will be required to have a DOT Physical at Orientation if their Medical Card expires within 90 days If their Medical Card is current and not within 90 days of expiration, it must be from one of the following approved locations, or they will have to have a new one: Approved DOT Physical Locations · Drivers without a current DOT Physical must have one at Orientation |
Cameras: Front Facing Cameras – Event Only
Presentations are located in the individual Information Sheets below!
Virtual Orientation Information
- 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete
- Orientation be only 1 day long
- Experienced, Trainees and Rehires Only
- They are still working out kinks for Academies
Weekend Emergency Information
Step 1
- Confirm the Driver has received their Orientation Information by 5:00 p.m. EST on Fridays!
- Make sure the Driver is checking their Spam in their email!
Step 2
- In the event of an emergency over the weekend, please have the DRIVER call Daniel at 479-270-7894
- Make sure the Driver leaves a message and his contact info if prompted!
| For Recruiters Use Only | |
| Application turn around time | · 24 – 48 hours |
| Recruiting Hours | · 8:30AM – 5PM CST Monday – Friday |
| Rehire Policy | · Rehires who have completed the training program are considered an experienced driver · Must meet all above requirements · Additionally, all rehires must be reviewed by Terminal, Safety, Security and Recruiting |
| Application Ownership | · 72 Hours |