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My trucking journey

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CalculatedRisk, Jan 16, 2023.

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  1. May 10, 2023 #271
    insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Heavy Load Member

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    Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not go into too much detail publicly. I'm extremely curious at your company selection process and how you ended up deciding on Swift. As you know, I've been following your posts for a while now, and I'm surprised that you decided on Swift as I remember some posts from you, which gave me the idea that you were deadset on smaller, lesser-known companies. Fwiw, my wife and I are leaning towards going with a mega at this point too.
     
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  3. May 10, 2023 #272
    CalculatedRisk

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    CalculatedRisk, May 10, 2023
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  4. May 12, 2023 #273
    CalculatedRisk

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    So I have two tickets on my record. One failure to yield and one speeding ticket all before I retained my CDL.

    That’s why I decided to go with Swift. My other options are Indian River, Stevens, Trans Am, and maybe CR England. From with the recruiter over at Stevens told me they are forced New York City.
     
    CalculatedRisk, May 12, 2023
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  5. May 12, 2023 #274
    insipidtoast

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    So Swift gives you the option to turn down NYC loads? Careful with those promises. Some companies will say no NYC, and end up sending you to the bronx.
     
    insipidtoast, May 12, 2023
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  7. May 12, 2023 #275
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    Crooks and
    Robbers,
    Every
    New
    Guy
    Leaves
    After
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    Days
     
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  8. May 13, 2023 #276
    CalculatedRisk

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    So I updated my other thread on Sage down in Fort Pierce. Having a blast and looking forward to Thursday when I graduate.
     
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  9. May 14, 2023 #277
    CalculatedRisk

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    Good morning, happy Mother’s Day to all mother’s here on the TTR. Very excited about my first drive today.
     
    CalculatedRisk, May 14, 2023
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  10. May 23, 2023 #278
    CalculatedRisk

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    So I graduated truck driving school. Got my certificate and honestly I’ve decided to go with Indian River. I have my reasons and honestly I hope that in the end run my determination pays off.
     
    CalculatedRisk, May 23, 2023
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  11. May 23, 2023 #279
    CalculatedRisk

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    I also submitted my one week notice to work today. All my employer wanted was one week so I did that and they’re gonna let me finish out my week from today.
     
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  12. May 23, 2023 #280
    Opus

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    Good choice. Good luck.
    And remember the Opus #1 rule to trucking: If you don't know what to do, don't do anything. You'll figure it out in time.
     
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