Swift Transportation’s paid CDL training program will provide you with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A. Designed for individuals 21 years of age or older (18 for military service), the program is designed to help you get on the fast track to a career with employer-sponsored tuition assistance, mentor guidance, and a clear path to earn while you learn.

Below we will introduce you to the training details, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for Swift Paid CDL Training.

🚚 Swift Academy Training Schedule

CDL school usually consists of the following components:

Obtaining a CDL permit

Passing a drug test

Passing a DOT physical exam

Successfully passing a license exam

Swift’s CDL training is three weeks long, which includes one week of permit acquisition training and two weeks of CDL license acquisition training.

Swift Academy’s classes are 3 weeks long for students who already have a CDL learner’s permit and 4 weeks long for students who do not yet have a CDL learner’s permit.

🚚Swift Veteran Training Programs

Swift offers several tuition programs for military personnel and veterans.

Veteran scholarships are open to the following groups:

Veterans

Those who are currently or have served in the Reserves or National Guard

First Responders

Correctional Officers

🚚 The following locations have CDL training facilities:

Fontana, CA，Lewiston, ID，West Valley City, UT，Phoenix, AZ，Kansas City, MO，Corsicana, TX，Columbus, OH，Waco, GA，Richmond, VA，Memphis, TN

🚚 Eligibility Requirements:

To become a Swift driver, students must meet the following requirements -

Must be 21 years of age or older

No DUI record in 10 years for CDL-A holders and 5 years for non-CDL-A holders

No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years

No major accident in 5 years

No more than 2 traffic violations in the past 2 years

Able to pass DOT physical exam and drug test (urine and hair)

Possess verifiable work history and references

Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or military veteran looking to transition, Swift offers a credible, supportive launchpad into the trucking profession.

🚚 Swift Paid CDL Training

For students interested in becoming a truck driver and obtaining a CDL, signing up for training with a large transportation company like Swift Transportation is an option.

Swift’s paid CDL training program offers one of the most aggressive, affordable routes to becoming a professional truck driver:

No upfront tuition—just a short repayment plan embedded in your paycheck

Paid training, with realistic weekly income from day one

Strong post-training earnings, benefits, and career mobility

Tuition at Swift Academy is $6,000. Tuition is collected over 52 weeks (1 year) and repaid to the driver weekly over 104 weeks (2 years).

🚚 Benefits of Swift Paid CDL Training

Swift Academy will give you the skills you need to start a professional truck driving career. With over 50 years of transportation experience, the Swift team understands what it takes to be a safe driver and can help you earn your Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in just four weeks.

Benefits of earning your Class A Commercial Driver's License at Swift Academy include, but are not limited to:

Personalized attention and instruction to help you become a skilled driver.

Hands-on training with plenty of time behind the wheel and on the road.

Access to knowledgeable instructors with decades of Class A experience.

Safety training so you and others on the road get home safely.

Truck driver training on the latest truck models and trucking technology.

Working knowledge of trucking equipment—from rigs to cargo handling.

First-year, top 25% graduates earn an average of $70,500 (based on Swift Transportation information), providing you and your family with the potential for increased independence, financial security, and the benefits you deserve.

🚚 Ready to start?

Visit Swift Transportation’s Driver Jobs page to apply, choose your training location, and set off on the road to your CDL career:

Phoenix Academy info & tuition assistance

Detailed program breakdown with financing, mentor training, and reimbursement details

Hit the road—with Swift, your CDL career starts without upfront cost and leads to steady earning and professional growth.

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