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The start of my first year with Swift.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sheriff1/6, Jan 1, 2013.

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  1. Mar 12, 2013 #511
    Sheriff1/6

    Sheriff1/6 Medium Load Member

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    I am here. Just got in yesterday and sitting at a Pilot. I have a delivery this morning and pick up a load at the same location. From there I'll head back to northern CA. Things seems to have started moving a bit as I'm not waiting for loads right now.

    Mrh, you need to get with someone about your ranking. I'm sitting at Gold and my buddy, who started solo ten days after I did, is already at Platinum!! I think he's got less than 40k miles. How many miles do you have to get to get a bonus? I don't see where I've gotten one although I'm guessing I don't qualify until next quarter.

    The deal with my steer tire has gone into a black hole to never be addressed again. I'll have to stop in Lathrop and talk to the tire guy there. I'm betting he'll take 15 minutes and replace it. He said he worked at Les Schwab's for a long time and his work ethic shows it. I thought he'd just got out of the military with the way he takes care of things. He does a great job.

    My PC is incident is over with and I signed the papers yesterday. The folks at Sumner made a lot bigger deal out of it than my DL. Ya, I caught some paper over it, first time in my life for this. Hurts my pride but didn't kill me.
     
    Sheriff1/6, Mar 12, 2013
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  3. Mar 12, 2013 #512
    JimhatTJ

    JimhatTJ Bobtail Member

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    Yep u need to talk to someone about ranking i hit platinum right at 90 days after i went solo and have been same for 13 weeks now
     
    JimhatTJ, Mar 12, 2013
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  4. Mar 12, 2013 #513
    goblue

    goblue Road Train Member

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    You're doing good Sheriff, sorry you're so stuck on the West Coast all the time. I made it through RDTC and Roehl phase 2 and I am out on my own now with Roehl. Gleaned a lot of good info and encouragement from your Swift Thread. Backing right now seems to be my biggest challenge although I've made all my docs OK. I am not scared to GOAL. Speaking of that I got to a cons early the other day and parked next to a Swift Driver from Ocala SP? He was a really nice older guy and I was talking to him about backing. He told me that the Ocala Terminal had like 46 backing accidents in 46 days and that they have to send a QC message "G.O.A.L." prior to doing their backs. Man, its those little things like backs and tight spots like the roundabouts that can sting you. I got sent down through a small town that had a newer roundabout and I just went really slow. Impossible to stay in your lane in the one I went through, I just made sure no one was behind me and that I stayed inbetween the curbs. Keep up the good work and if you ever get into the midwest maybe I meet you sometime.
     
    goblue, Mar 12, 2013
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  5. Mar 12, 2013 #514
    Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Bonus is paid out in a lump sum at the end of the quarter sheriff.
     
    Mrh2008, Mar 12, 2013
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  7. Mar 12, 2013 #515
    ace4

    ace4 Bobtail Member

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    they hosed you like that to save a five-thousandths of a cent per mile or is that a typo. Not trying to be a spelling teacher just want to be sure I'm getting that right. $.005?
     
    ace4, Mar 12, 2013
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  8. Mar 12, 2013 #516
    Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Half of 1 penny is what they are saving. Isn't $.005 1/2 cent? I could be wrong... Makes sense to me! :biggrin_2559:
     
    Mrh2008, Mar 12, 2013
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  9. Mar 12, 2013 #517
    Mrh2008

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    ^^ maybe that's why I'm still a SWIFT driver.
    :biggrin_25523:
     
    Mrh2008, Mar 12, 2013
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  10. Mar 12, 2013 #518
    ace4

    ace4 Bobtail Member

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    ok thats right , sorry havent had my coffee
     
    ace4, Mar 12, 2013
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  11. Mar 12, 2013 #519
    Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    But, if they do that to 1000 drivers, that saves the $5 a mile!
     
    Mrh2008, Mar 12, 2013
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  12. Mar 12, 2013 #520
    richter111

    richter111 Bobtail Member

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    Welcome to Swift. It can be a good company to work for. Communicate with your DM and try to learn all you can every day out on the road. I am always available if you need a fellow Swifty to talk to. Message me here and I can provide you my cell number
     
    richter111, Mar 12, 2013
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