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Mentor

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jfl1971, Jan 4, 2010.

  1. Jan 4, 2010 #1
    jfl1971

    jfl1971 Bobtail Member

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    I just graduated from school in December. Swift has scheduled me for orientation on Jan 19th. Can you request a mentor or do you take who is assigned to you? If we can request a mentor does anyone have any suggestons?

    Thanks
     
    jfl1971, Jan 4, 2010
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  3. Jan 5, 2010 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Don't get ahead of yourself. In this biz, it's one thing at a time. First get into orientation, then, complete orientation, then worry about mentors.
     
    Allow Me., Jan 5, 2010
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    LavenderTrucker Thanks this.
  4. Jan 5, 2010 #3
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    On a side note and a little off topic. Why did swift switch to mentor? They are the only ones I hear of not using trainer?
     
    notarps4me, Jan 5, 2010
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  5. Jan 5, 2010 #4
    Peanut Butter

    Peanut Butter Road Train Member

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    Mentor sounds more professional dont you know. To bad the trainers dont get the more professional money to go with it.
     
    Peanut Butter, Jan 5, 2010
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  7. Jan 5, 2010 #5
    QuoteWarz Insurance

    QuoteWarz Insurance Light Load Member

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    A mentor or trainer are both important in the occupation. You need someone who you can ask questions or get advice because this a much different career then almost anything else you would get.
     
    QuoteWarz Insurance, Jan 5, 2010
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