"Dear Swift:"

I don't believe it is just swift drivers. I have seen drivers from a variety of companies big and small and even O/O's that have let courtesy go out the window.
I have also see swift driver be courteous, the other day I was coming over Mt Shasta, it was all congested because the chain control just started, I was stuck in the left lane and trying to make my way right, well, a couple of other trucks, either O/O's or smaller company, would not let me in, but, then a swift driver was kind enough to make room for me and let me over. Then, only a day or two later I was going over Donners pass and again met with cogestion due to chain control again, pulled into a crowded rest area, there was no where for me to fit, then a swift driver told me the cars behind him were leaving and he would back up and make room for me, which he did, and he also helped me put my chains on.

I too have encountered swift drivers who were not courteous, but I have seen drivers from all sorts of other companies, big and small who were not courteous.

My point is, an inconsiderate driver is just that, no matter whose name is on the truck. And for you to lable all swift drivers this way because of those that you encountered is not being courteous to the swift drivers out there that are being courteous.

I understand your rant, I just don't think it should be aimed at only swift drivers, but to all the inconsiderate drivers out there.

 

I am starting at swift on tuesday, & will remember to be courteus (however it is spelled), not for their reputation, but because it is just the way I am, & the way I think it should be. Others are just inconsiderate pricks & are wasting air I could breathe, & I wish they would just stop it lol.

 

i must say, swift is usually the first truck to give me the { blink blink } [ flash flash ] when trying to merg over...

 

Well, I do realize that drivers are being turned out by the dozens. I also feel, that for some, who work for a big company, they feel they get lost in the numbers and so they develope a who cares manner.
When you drive for an O/O or small company, what you do may get back to your boss and you are lways aware that you represent the. So when you are 1 in a few you got to be on our toes, but when you work for a big company where you are 1 in a thousand or more, you know you get away with more or feel more anonomous.

I do know that with all the new drivers that are being turned out poorly trained and poorly paid, that a lot of the common courtesy and road manners are lacking in many drivers.

I am thankful you posted about being annoyed by the bad manners of other drivers. I think it is important for drivers to know that there are common courtesies and road manners and drivers that still care about them.

 

quit whining. We have to bring our own coffee AND creamer..

Rude drivers of any company (Werner this week, Pumpkin last) tick me off.

Oh and I drive for See What I Fouled-up Today.