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My Swift Experience

Discussion in 'Swift' started by The Challenger, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. Apr 20, 2011 #181
    Texas-Nana

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    Kinghunter.........I'm so proud of you for not giving up. I will tell you now that I think this is the best thing for you. I can only believe that this will make you a much better driver in the long run.


    Dixie! So glad to hear from you girl! Seriously. I often wonder how it's going for you and well, your kind words came at just the right moment. I was just about to put on my sig line for people not to ask me for advice or information. I spent a lot of time helping someone and they just burned me big time. Thank you for reminding me that we help because we were helped.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2011 #182
    The Challenger

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    OMG, this is going be fun. :biggrin_2559: Tweetle dee and tweetle dumb. You know mate sitting up front is probably best as the crappers stink like a--. Oh whos gonna mess with a 5'11 240lb male. Look at this way, if we have hitch hike we have our thumbs and can call Mama Swift's Taxi service. Free rides and refreshments.

    Nana,

    The word quit is never in my vocabulary. I have done five sections. Three more to go!! Roadmaster was not this thorough!! No comment the defense has rest.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2011 #183
    tazaaa

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    is this the mama swift taxi i saw it pass me hitch hiking lmao
     

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  5. Apr 20, 2011 #184
    The Challenger

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    Look up JJ"s Hot Rayz and tell me what you think.

    Got most of my sections done overnight and got four hours worth of sleep. My bed never felt so good in my life. I passed out and woke up thinking I was energized. Finished my air brakes section. Now on combination's.

    KH
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2011 #185
    The Challenger

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    I was just thinking about how Swift compares to the others. When I got word I was being sent home, Swift did not throw me off their property like US Xpress did last January. Swift did not say I have five min to get off. I mentioned this to safety and he was surprised to hear this. Swift offered to get me a bus ticket home and my recruiter has gone to bat for me. The good is 99% and the bad is 1%.

    I have yet to be screwed and I maintain a positiver outlook on it. There are times where we will be upset. I had one guy at orientation say the road tester back stabbed him. I talked to the safety guy and he explained why I failed. The other guy that failed never attempted to do this. If I can find out the problem, put together a solution, I am 75% there and prepared for the next test of this nature.

    I'll mention his name. If the mods want me to remove it, I'll do it. Arkle is his name and he is a cool guy. If you do something wrong and he is your examiner for the road test, he will explain it. Another guy named Jim said it perfectly "It is his signature on a DOT government document". Both do not cut no corners, nor do they put up with BS. It's straight up: if you cant drive, you fail.

    I did complete my modules and will my recruiter in Phoenix shortly. I need to pick out my bus schedule as well. Wisconsingirl, when you getting to Memphis?? Tazaa and I leave orlando at 815 Sat night.

    In conclusion: I know why Swift is better than the others and why drivers stay there and move up.

    KH
     
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    Big Don

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    Just a couple of words to tazaaa and KH. Injun is right. You DON'T MESS with the bus driver, or you will be hitch-hiking. And as for your size, I have another couple of words (or so.) 1) The bigger they are, the harder they fall. 2) If the bus driver can't handle you two, he can and will call somebody who will. Then you won't have the chance to hitch-hike. At least until you have explained it to the judge. . .:biggrin_25522::biggrin_25513: Ya'all settle down now, ya hear?:biggrin_25523:

    On a serious note here, I am glad things are working out for you. Keep us posted!
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2011 #188
    RockyWI

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    Well said!

    I just called my recruiter and asked him about my bus ticket. I remember him saying early on I would be leaving Sat evening, and arriving in Millington,TN sometime around 1 pm Sunday. Gosh I can't wait!!
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2011 #189
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  12. Apr 20, 2011 #190
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    kinghunter is the mama swift taxi you were talking about lmao :biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523:
     
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