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Starting Swift Academy 12/7. Exited to learn driving a truck, and OTR lifestyle.

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by zigstar, Nov 28, 2015.

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  1. Nov 28, 2015 #1
    zigstar

    zigstar Light Load Member

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    New here. Learning lot of stuff on this board. Ready to change career at age 51. Hopefully not too old for a driver.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2015 #2
    SHOJim

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    Not too old at all! Which academy are you attending?
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2015 #3
    zigstar

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    Swift in Memphis.
     
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    Poacher

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    Good luck on your journey. Many are going to tell you swift isn't the best place to start. Wish you the best my friend.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2015 #5
    SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Congrats and good luck with your new endeavor!
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2015 #6
    zigstar

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    Thanks man. I know I read so many opinions about Swift, and other megas, I think what boils down is if you do job right, then shoud be less bs on job.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2015 #7
    zigstar

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    Thank you!
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2015 #8
    austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    I was 50 when I started. Welcome aboard
    When things get crappy keep telling yourself, This too shall pass. And it will.
     
    austinmike, Nov 28, 2015
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  11. Nov 28, 2015 #9
    Puppage

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    Best of luck to you.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2015 #10
    HorseShoe

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    Thats the problem. Many people go in doing the job right, yet the megas still ##%# them over.
     
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