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Swift Orientation in Jonestown, PA

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mattschwartz01, Sep 10, 2016.

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  1. Sep 10, 2016 #1
    mattschwartz01

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    I am supposed to head to orientation for Swift in Jonestown, PA on Sept. 18th. I don't have much experience on 8, 9, and 10 speed but my recruiter said it wouldn't be a problem because I could get an auto shift truck. Is this ########? I don't think I'd fail the road test on a manual but I'd be rusty. I kinda like the auto shift and it would be nice to get one.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2016 #2
    ladr

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    grain of salt
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2016 #3
    mattschwartz01

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    I thought as much. I decided to go with Swift because it is large and there are a lot of opportunities. I could eventually get a regional or local position with them.
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2016 #4
    4noReason

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    Not all are auto though. Swift has 9 10 13. 9 , 13 same thing except if u want you use selector. I never did. 10 you prob know. I miss my auto. Id go back to it any day. Swift is good. I liked them.
     
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    ladr

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    Sounds like you have a plan. just take your time on the shifting and you will be okay.
     
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    mattschwartz01

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    Is Swift patient with new drivers? Will they be forgiving of a mistake that isn't accident-related.
     
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    Florida Playboy

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    Yes, they are a training company. Most of their driving force is new drivers. I can see them putting you in an automatic, I heard megas do this quite often.
     
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  10. Sep 10, 2016 #8
    mattschwartz01

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    I hope they have better quality equipment than Western Express. I left Western because they kept assigning me trucks that would break down. I upgraded to solo and the trucks were just crap, not just cosmetically but mechanically. One even was overcharging at 16 volts. Yipe
     
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    okiedokie

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    You can't make any money if your on the side of the road.
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2016 #10
    4noReason

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    Ya they patient. They will be forgiving as long as its not a habit. Or if you communicate everything. Example: via qualcomm; arrived shipper, left shipper. Eta etc. Very simple to deal with them.
     
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