Giving this a try

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by frw524, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. frw524

    frw524 Bobtail Member

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    I have been working on Computers for the last 11 years and have changed jobs 5 times. Ready to give driving a whirl. I am 55 and have no kids at home. On Unemployment so I can wait for trainer. Have Class C CDL and I drove school bus for 5 years ( I always got the older manual transmissions so I was used to that). Registered with Swift what d you all think. This site has a lot of info-GREAT SITE and it is appreciated.:biggrin_255:
     
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  3. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Welcome to the forum FRW! Get all the info you can here. Take as much time as you can researching on the forum. It has been a great help to me!
     
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    shookup Heavy Load Member

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    Welcome to the forum. It is filled with lots and lots of information on all kinds of things you will need to know (and a lot you won't need to know :yes2557:) so just read, read, read and learn, learn, learn. Glad you have joined us here.
     
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  5. Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    Welcome to the forum, frw524. There's plenty of good information here, and lots of knowledgeable folk willing to answer any questions you may have... so jump right in and join us! We look forward to getting to know you!
     
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    BJP Light Load Member

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    Wlecome frw524, enjoy your stay here.
     
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    snowbunny Medium Load Member

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    Welcome to the forum! I hope you find all the info you're looking for...I know there are quite a few ongoing SWIFT threads. My husband started his career with SWIFT, but that was 10 years ago, so i am sure things have changed since then. Good Luck!
     
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  8. frw524

    frw524 Bobtail Member

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    If everything is coming you way then you are in the wrong lane-
    :biggrin_25515:
    That was good.
     
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  9. frw524

    frw524 Bobtail Member

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    How much can I reasonably expect out make out there if I stay on the road?

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  10. AfterShock

    AfterShock Road Train Member

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    A SoCal warm welcome to you FRW.
    It's 77 degrees here today, and from where I'm sitting,
    lookin' out my window,
    I can see snow on the mountains.
    How crazy is THAT? :biggrin_25526:

    If I were you, I'd be more concerned with what you can reasonably expect to lose out there.
    Diligent readin' and researchin' can help alleviate that though.
    Again, welcome aboard.
    And ALWAYS remember to have FUN here.
    We're a motley crew. :yes2557:
     
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  11. frw524

    frw524 Bobtail Member

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    and places to start looking. Can not afford to lose money. I do not plan to be at home much so I will be out there with you all, but I would appreciate some examples of "losing Money"
     
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