Beggining my trucking adventure

Discussion in 'Swift' started by kingoftherhodes, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. kingoftherhodes

    kingoftherhodes Bobtail Member

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    So tomorrow i leave for swift driving school in san antonio after a week of my class being pushed back some problems getting documentation i graduated and hell from my job at mcdonalds for leaving them with out an opener none are trained to open front couinter too bad too sad It is wierd im young longest i stayed in a hotel was three days now three weeks I am looking forrward to it. I plan to journal all that happens all details and write it for all to see to answer questions as every one here seems to have the same questions and put it on when i have net acces, i have it at the hotel, but im not bringing my laptop don't want it stolen so i'll post all when i can so here we go!!!! let all know how it goes. thanks King

    P.s. My own trucking career prayer
    I've got my brains, my clothes my gear
    let me face this with out fear
    guide me on my journey lord
    giving me the courage to move forward
    and if something should happen by chance
    please oh lord let me not piss my pants
     
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  3. TNspeedy

    TNspeedy Medium Load Member

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    welcome to the industry just keep ur head up it aint always easy in this cut throat industry but if you be patient and keep positive it will get a whole lot easier the more you are in it
     
    kingoftherhodes Thanks this.
  4. kingoftherhodes

    kingoftherhodes Bobtail Member

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    thanks tn i look forward to the roads its in my family lineage so hope it goes great
     
  5. spotjob

    spotjob Bobtail Member

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    im waiting for a start date kinda feels edgy hope it all works out
     
  6. cannuck

    cannuck Light Load Member

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    a little bit of advise... don't be discouraged... by my experience ( in millington school ) the 2 weeks i spent there was intense... don't take criticisms personal... but you'll learn more on your field training and with your mentor than the little basic they teach you at school...
     
  7. kingoftherhodes

    kingoftherhodes Bobtail Member

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    Hello Im back!

    I started on september 2 2009 the physical was not anything the workwell doesn't exist anymore unless at the terminal during orientation. I passed with a one year physical. I also spent time in the class room and it was cool saw many people sent home the second and third day and then they cut my class into two groups if you passed your test for permit and all them you went first i passed with all 90's or more, b, but it is cool i have a week before i get in a truck i was on the second half but it is all going fine probably going to orientation in laredo as it is closer to my house anyway ill let you know how it keeps going

    ps if you have done drugs anytime in the last month and a half consider not coming till two months is up it took out a lot off people and you won't be able to work for swift ever again.

    S.A. TX
     
  8. frtychrs

    frtychrs Bobtail Member

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    swift training team ? or is it trainee out of hrs so is trainer?
     
  9. KCGuy

    KCGuy Light Load Member

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    Kingoftherhodes....how are you doing now?
     
  10. kingoftherhodes

    kingoftherhodes Bobtail Member

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    I'm on the road with my mentor for a week so far driven to co then tenn and south all is fun update soon
     
  11. KCGuy

    KCGuy Light Load Member

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    Glad to hear you are enjoying it.
     
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