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AfterShock · **^ Top** #61 01.03.2009

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Originally Posted by 1nonly

This is truly fascinating, but what does it have to do with Swift?

My posts were aimed at the truckin' industry in general
and those folks wanting to enter it AT THIS TIME,
and Swift is a truly fascinating truckin' company
worth considering waiting until the economy improves
to drive for.

Thanx for askin'.

macho52 · **^ Top** #62 01.03.2009

Hay Aftershock, Wow that was great I really like to see all the time you put into your answers. Like I said I love what your doing and keep us upto speed I'm learning a lot from all this. And yes I'm a student only because I have to take the training. But I may be wiser about life and people. Don't get me wrong I trully enjoy what your doing and I thank you for it.

AfterShock · **^ Top** #63 01.03.2009

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Originally Posted by macho52

Hay Aftershock,

YeS sir?

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Wow that was great

Thank YeW, .... again.

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I really like to see all the time you put into your answers.

So, ..... you picked reason #1?
I drive an 18-speed Keyboard?

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Like I said I love what your doing and keep us upto speed I'm learning a lot from all this.

And THAT, mi amigo, is why I do what I do that you "love".
And I love doin' it, too.

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And yes I'm a student only because I have to take the training.

That's where we all started ----
experienced, seasoned and well seasoned Big truck trucks driver alike.

In the beginning.
Wise students listen to sage advice offered by concerned, experienced Bttdrivers.
And learn to recognize bovine excrement without
steppin' in it.

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But I may be wiser about life and people.

I hope you ARE!
That'd put you a step ahead of some.

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Don't get me wrong

All right.
And if I do happen to --- please correct me.

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I trully enjoy what your doing and I thank you for it.

You're quite welcome.
My pleasure, be sure.
I ain't here to put y'all to sleep.
NopE!
I'm here to wake y'all up.

macho52 · **^ Top** #64 01.03.2009

Aftershock What will you recomend a private school or a company school. I'm thinking I have to put the time in anyway at least 1 yr will like to make it longer. I dont like jumping around. But it looks like to get better pay you have to jump.

AfterShock · **^ Top** #65 01.03.2009

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Originally Posted by macho52

Aftershock What will you recomend a private school or a company school.

I attended a private school.
But I think the "best" thing to do all depends on what'cha CAN do.
For some, a private school's tuition is out of the question, and a trainin' truckin' company would be their "best" choice.
As long as the instruction is QUALITY instruction, I think either way could work.

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I'm thinking I have to put the time in anyway at least 1 yr will like to make it longer. I dont like jumping around. But it looks like to get better pay you have to jump.

SOMEtimes that's true --- SOMEtimes not.
IMO, if y'all can start with one of the BETTER trainin' companies,
and remain there long enough to know HOW to work their system,
y'all will realize that better pay as y'all progress up the pay scale at that company.

WhY PLAN to job-hop if y'all don't HAVE to, ---
just to start at the bottom all over again?
Shoot for the ToP!
The MAIN course ---
NoT left-overs ---
Or whatEVER they'll feed y'all.

Are y'all SOooo anxious to enter the truckin' industry that you'll
take ANYthang they dish out?

OH!
For the record, I, Shakey AfterShock think Swift offers
pretty good trainin'.
And I AIN'T sayin' Swift is the bottom of the barrel.

Swift IS a large truckin' company with what I consider a
high-ceiling to grow under their roof.

And I encourge y'ALL to ask yourselves ---
Is ToP dollar y'all's MAIN concern?
Or is personal happiness and satisfaction factored into y'all's equasion?
If y'all are HAPPY with a truckin' that MaY pay a tad less than
what other truckin' companies MIGHT pay y'all ---
WhY jump ship?
Don't Worry --- Be HAPPY.
That's MY motto.

Keeppin' UPPERmost in mind that STRESS

is called the "Silent Killer".

macho52 · **^ Top** #66 01.03.2009

You are right about that and I'm really leaning for Swift. I will let you know how it turns out. I think I have room to grow with them but I don't think I want to be o/o anytime soon and I don't know if they try to get you on a lease after a while. But out of all of the companies out there they sound good. Thank you.

desert_son · **^ Top** #67 01.07.2009

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Originally Posted by macho52

You are right about that and I'm really leaning for Swift. I will let you know how it turns out. I think I have room to grow with them but I don't think I want to be o/o anytime soon and I don't know if they try to get you on a lease after a while. But out of all of the companies out there they sound good. Thank you.

Macho Swift has been good for me, but right now as aftershock has been saying freight is slow. I have run for a day and then sit for 2 (I do get layover pay but not as much as if I run), then I run continously. I have returned to Swift twice after trying other companies. Just remember keep your eyes and ears open and you can make it even when the freight is slow.

macho52 · **^ Top** #68 01.07.2009

Thank you Desert Son for your words of encouragement and I glad to see that you are not affraid to say that you have gone back to Swift after trying greener pastures that did not workout for you. I'm going to give Swift a try and hope to get to meet you in person out there in the road. Thank you

1nonly · **^ Top** #69 01.11.2009

I've been with Swift for almost two years (started Feb 2007) and I have never been pressured to lease a truck. The option is there, but it's not pushed on the drivers.

Yes, miles are down. Especially for new drivers. But if you're willing to pay your dues, and stick it out, it's bound to pick up. It takes about six months for your miles to increase even in good times. Any company wants to see how you'll do on your own before trusting you with time sensitive loads. And it won't happen overnight. But if you do your job well, learn to manage your time, it will happen.

macho52 · **^ Top** #70 01.11.2009

Thanks 1nonly. I needed some words of incouragement, I,m set up to go on the 19 to Tenn to Swift Training School, I'm going to give it my best shot and I know things are slow but at least I will be ready for when things pick up. I always wanted to do this and here I go making a dream come true even if is slow as long as I can keep rolling to get the exp.

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