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My Swiftie Life...

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Kry0n, May 14, 2015.

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  1. Aug 4, 2015 #111
    scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    HWY 50 in California is a beautiful drive
     
    scottied67, Aug 4, 2015
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  3. Aug 5, 2015 #112
    Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    Did you have to use the truckstop off of mack road? That place is a cluster
     
    Rugerfan, Aug 5, 2015
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  4. Aug 6, 2015 #113
    Lightside

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    I just got Hearthstone on my smartphone. Sounds like you're enjoying Swift. I might be starting with them next week.
     
    Lightside, Aug 6, 2015
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  5. Aug 21, 2015 #114
    Kry0n

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    Just had a major safety issue with my truck. For the past 3 months I have been telling them something is wrong with my steering mechanics and truck pulls to the right in an unsafe manner.
    They refused to send it to a dealer or properly resolve the problem.
    Last night I was driving and the entire steering column collapsed in my lap as I was switching lanes.
    I could move the steering wheel up and down and telescope it in and out without even pressing down on the column lock pedal. I didn't crash, but I went into the shoulder and almost into the dirt.
    I cleaned out my truck and am looking for a safer company.

    I will not put up with the zero amenities, risk my Life or CDL with this company any longer.
     
    Kry0n, Aug 21, 2015
    Kry0n, Aug 21, 2015
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  7. Aug 21, 2015 #115
    pattyj

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    Good for you for leaving Swift.Goes to show them and money is far more important then your safety and your cdl.
     
    pattyj, Aug 21, 2015
    pattyj, Aug 21, 2015
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  8. Aug 21, 2015 #116
    OldHasBeen

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    Wow, fortunate that you did not wreck. Very bad company for sure, care not for safety for you and others.
     
    OldHasBeen, Aug 21, 2015
    OldHasBeen, Aug 21, 2015
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  9. Aug 21, 2015 #117
    scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    At the end of your day document in the DVIR that the steering mechanism is broken. Contact Onroad for a solution far away from a terminal-- they have to send you to a competent shop.
     
    scottied67, Aug 21, 2015
    scottied67, Aug 21, 2015
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  10. Aug 21, 2015 #118
    Kry0n

    Kry0n Light Load Member

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    Thanks for that tip, but I am done with the company.
    I cleaned out my truck last night and returned the truck and key to them.

    "Safety First" What a joke...
     
    Kry0n, Aug 21, 2015
    Kry0n, Aug 21, 2015
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  11. Aug 21, 2015 #119
    Lightside

    Lightside Medium Load Member

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    Really?? Was Swift that bad? I thought they were giving new trucks?
    Surprised you are quitting over that but must have been some other things?
    Was the pay pretty bad? I don't really want to spend 4 weeks with a mentor for crap pay.
     
    Last edited: Aug 21, 2015
    Lightside, Aug 21, 2015
    Lightside, Aug 21, 2015
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  12. Aug 21, 2015 #120
    Rugerfan

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    it's not that great of pay for a new driver. You'll probably see a lot of weeks at 3-500 while you train and first go solo
     
    Rugerfan, Aug 21, 2015
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