After you graduate from Swift Academy and earn your Class A CDL, take it to the next level with Top Gun! Top Gun is a new exclusive CDL training program to help make you a safer, better-prepared driver. After years in the making, we have developed proficiency-based training using elite technology with experienced facilitators. Drivers will receive high focus practice on all backing and close quarter maneuvers and get paid while doing so. Gain hands-on experience from the finest instructors in the industry.

Repaying Your Tuition

Swift Academy offers special scholarships to military veterans and first responders, as well as a tuition-assistance program that allows you to earn your Class A CDL with little to no upfront costs². We also realize that some recent graduates who apply for our entry-level truck driver jobs may have received their training elsewhere. Because of this, Swift also offers a tuition reimbursement program for licensed drivers who completed their CDL training at other truck driving schools. It's our way of welcoming you to the Swift family. Contact a Swift recruiter at 866-437-3050 for tuition reimbursement details.

Longevity, Services & Support

At Swift, we've been around long enough to understand what makes a great truck driving job for beginners. In fact, we've been around since 1966, and know what makes a great truck driving job, period! And as you research "best truck driving companies for new drivers," you should also consider whether the company is a good fit for you, your family, and your long-term goals.

If you don't already know, Swift is an industry leader in safety, security, and accountability, but we're more than that. We're family. And we work to support every driver, every mile, every day through special programs, awards, and recognitions. Not only that, but with benefits that include, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and employee assistance programs, we can help take care of you and yours from the beginning of your career well into retirement. Plus, with opportunities to work as part of a team, drive different freight, move to a new city, become a mentor, become a trainer or even work in our home office, at Swift, you'll never be short of career-growth opportunities.

So, if you're ready to start your career with Swift, call 866-437-3050, and talk to one of our recruiters about our entry-level trucking jobs whether you’re a beginner or recent graduate.

¹New drivers will be required to our competency based training, which is typically a 4-5 week program. Drivers with verifiable experience elsewhere may drive with a mentor for less time. The length of time any driver is required to drive with a mentor is determined on a case-by-case basis.

²Swift Academy tuition program is designed to help you earn your Class A CDL with nearly no upfront cost and no credit checks. Swift will cover the upfront cost of tuition. Once you begin earning your paycheck as a Swift Driver, we make it easy. Your tuition cost will be paid off through installments out of your paycheck and your tuition can potentially be free. A Swift recruiter can provide more details.

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