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Diary of a New Swift Driver

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Gold_Miner, Nov 16, 2011.

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  1. Dec 8, 2011 #131
    inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    Well it's hard to say....congrats on getting coded, but I also feel for you having to spend 6 weeks with bluebonn...be sure to pack pepto bismol and motion sickness pills. And when he starts waving his hand around talking while driving, do not look at the trailer in the mirror, it'll look like a cat flicking it's tail, swaying back and forth. Every morning make sure he knows his left from his right too.

















    Just kidding of course. He is a good guy and you will learn from him!
     
    inkeper, Dec 8, 2011
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  3. Dec 10, 2011 #132
    UltimateTrucker

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    How goes it Gold_Miner? I can't remember if I asked you before...did you or anyone else at the hotel have a laptop and if so how is the internet there? Any updates to report? You should be finishing up soon, right?
     
    UltimateTrucker, Dec 10, 2011
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  4. Dec 10, 2011 #133
    Gold_Miner

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    Congrats Frank, Keep us up to date with what you are doing.
     
    Gold_Miner, Dec 10, 2011
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  5. Dec 10, 2011 #134
    Gold_Miner

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    Well the Day's Inn does have Wifi and it is spotty on whether or not it works. We finished backing all week, next week shifting and driving. I have 12 more days. I graduate on the 22 when I take CDL test. I am sure I will pass, doing well at everything so far. Instructors are great and we get a lot of practice.

    :biggrin_25510:
     
    Gold_Miner, Dec 10, 2011
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  7. Dec 10, 2011 #135
    UltimateTrucker

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    Good to know amigo. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
     
    UltimateTrucker, Dec 10, 2011
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  8. Dec 11, 2011 #136
    Gold_Miner

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    Have today off, it is raining. Trying to decide if I want to brave the weather and take a bus downtown. Hopefully it clears. I hate sitting in a motel all day with nothing to do. Also, I have a roommate that hogs the TV and watches stupid cartoons like the Simpson, Family Guy and others constantly. I guess I will suffer through it and miss football all day. My roommate is a slob and snores very loud. He also has the brain power of your typical teenager. So far that has been the worst part, getting stuck in a room with someone that I don't like.

    There are many others in my class that are smart and I would love to have them as roommates. Most people in my class don't like this guy. He even leaves me a present in the toilet every morning (doesn't flush) and guess what there is no paper in with my present. Not sure what that is all about.

    He also watches TV all night. Almost every night I have to get up at 3AM and turn it off. Rude...

    Anyway, I love the Swift Academy except for the roommate part. Hopefully I get a mentor that has some manors, class, common decency and is respectful of others.
     
    Gold_Miner, Dec 11, 2011
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  9. Dec 11, 2011 #137
    DenaliDad

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    Well that might just qualify for today's TMI Award! :biggrin_2552:
     
    DenaliDad, Dec 11, 2011
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  10. Dec 15, 2011 #138
    Gold_Miner

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    Well we are on the road now, today was our first day. I didn't hit any curbs or sidewalks on my left and right turns. I accidently went through a light that changed to red while I was under it, so I had a mistake there. Also having a little trouble remembering which gear I am in.

    Other than that i am doing pretty well and love the training at Swift. Roommate and I are doing better.
     
    Gold_Miner, Dec 15, 2011
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  11. Dec 15, 2011 #139
    Moosetek13

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    That happens, and it will again.

    We don't move that fast.
     
    Moosetek13, Dec 15, 2011
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  12. Dec 15, 2011 #140
    inkeper

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    We don't stop that fast either!
     
    inkeper, Dec 15, 2011
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