Day one (preparation)
Well I am getting things ready for the school now like take my DOT physical and Permit Test. I did find out that the military base has a registered DOT physician on the registry. I am attempting to make contact now. That and I need to get my hearing aid squared away. I have a bone anchored hearing aid. (whats cool is the hearing aid is Bluetooth capable) So once I get my new device I am heading for the physical. KY is one of those states that require the physical before the permit. SO I will just have to wait to test. I shouldnt have any problems. I have been driving HET and anything else with wheels in the Army for the last 6 years. I am not overconfident in my knowledge, but some driving skills may be lacking. Of course I should be able to hone them here.
I will be more than likely heading to the Memphis school site. I am really debating on driving and was wondering about the vehicle storage and reimbursement for the gas there since the company pays for the dog for everyone. I am prepacking some stuff in the car for when I get my own truck. (hopefully)
Day 3 (not in school yet)
Today I went and took the physical. The one on the military base told me that unless I was actually going to be driving on the base as a contractor, I could not have my physical done there. So I forked up the money for the physical out in town. Only cost me $75 where I had it done, I didnt take the drug test there. I figured it would be done once I arrived at the school anyway.
I was worried about having a hearing aid in the one ear, but that proved to be a non-issue and I came out of it with the 2-year certification. I sent my paperwork to the state and now I am just waiting on the state to tell me when I can test.
On another note, I was able to get some pre-packing done as far as the basics for clothes and what not. I still am going through some of my military gear and seeing what might be of use to me on the road. I am packing for all types of weather; I never know what I might run into. I know its spring, but you never know. I do have my passport already so that will be a non-issue as well. Of course I just have the passport card, good enough for land travel. I take the written test later this week as soon as I hear back from the state. Wish me luck.
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Discussion in 'Swift' started by skull332, Mar 30, 2015.
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GL!!! Keep this going it's always good to hear from drivers heading to Academy! Thank you for your service as well!!
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dont worry about your physical swift will do one no matter if you got one the day before.
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Thanks....I already passed the DOT one. So now I know the rest wont be an issue. I will keep this up for a while. I hope to document it all since I found out the training location is not in Millington anymore but at the memphis terminal yard now. Need a good updated blog. Right now my projected start date pending the test could be the 6th for the 13th... not sure yet.
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Best of luck
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Good luck to you.
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Good luck. Your adventure awaits.
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