Most of their drivers are rookies. I know this because I used to work there. I started with Prime.
In Swift's Memphis TN terminal, the road test you take is literally a mile long split between 3 other people there and back on a five lane road in front of terminal. You take a right out of terminal, go through a couple traffic lights or so, take a left turn into a business park. Stop, change drivers, go around the business Park, after a couple of turns, stop, change drivers, go back to terminal. Road test done for 3 people.
Swift was actually caught giving away licenses.
http://m.landlinemag.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=24665#.V7AHaHQo7qA
They still haven't learned their lesson and are still doing this today.
Swift as a company is scum. Read the history of lawsuits against this company including significantly cutting miles short calling it the shortest distance but proven to be impossible. Look at all of the wrecks this company is involved with by not testing drivers properly. My road test with them was back in '12 after 4 years of not driving. I knew I needed a refresher course. I wasn't comfortable with my backing and wanted to do a short retraining program. Before I asked this they told me I passed, even though it took me forever to back at the time.
When I asked for further training, they wanted me to go on the road but I insisted to train.
Cr England does put two students together after training. Why? Because they pay the duo as a team, 25cpm split. Same with Werner. After becoming a first seat driver then you start paying off your student loan with a % or whatever companies decide to do.
Just like what you will do in the future.
In 2007 as a non licensed nor permit driver, I went to prime inc. I was put in a hotel room. Was given meals everyday. Took classes for a permit. Once I passed my permit test. I was put with a CDL instructor outside of a classroom and in to real live driving, and learning the ropes in the Business. Went through about 4 weeks of one on one training. I took a long course of driving to pass my test. Once I passed my CDL test they sent me with a trainer to drive as a team to gain more experience under a watchful eye for 60,000mi. He would help your backing improve, and get to real situations and learn how to avoid making mistakes. When I was done, I was pretty confident in driving. I was able to be by myself without worrying or being nervous.
A lot of drivers are left to fend for themselves with little to no experience. Look at all the lawyers out there advertising truck lawsuits.
Whoever you do train with, be 100% confident in your driving. If you're not comfortable to be on your own, don't hesitate to express that and request further training. If you see that your trainer isn't doing his job, request another. Just remember you have 80,000lb brick traveling at a high speed. Mountains are potentially dangerous and you'll get to travel through plenty.