Jonestown PA Terminal

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Jersey South, Nov 6, 2010.

  1. Jersey South

    Jersey South Bobtail Member

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    I'm headed to Jonestown on the 15th for orientation, hook up with a mentor and be on my way with my new career.
    So I have a few questions ...
    1) would this be considered my Home Terminal since I'm doing orientation and eventually testing out there.Or does it even matter.
    2)As terminals go .... is it ok or a dump.
    3)With the holidays quickly approaching,Predict the future for me.
    Will I, a) Get lucky and get a mentor that will hang with me through thanksgiving so hopefully I can test out just before christmas (kid with a dream)
    or, b) be stuck 1000 miles from home with my mentor deciding to take the whole weekend off and no replacement mentor to be found.
    or, c) something in between.

    I know my timing sucks but I can't wait till after the holidays to start
    and could not have done this earlier.
    I'm open for whatever comes along .... I just want to be prepared.
     
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  3. pete the roofer

    pete the roofer Bobtail Member

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    as far as the swift terminals go, ya that one is a turd. as far as the mentor go's keep your fingers crossed. swift may get you back for the holiday if he or she has a family then that person may want to be home for the holiday. so you will have to work that out with them. good luck.
     
  4. biker dave

    biker dave Medium Load Member

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    in the trucking business you may get xmas off then back to work the next day, if you have family you should have waited till next year, me i'm waiting till spring, winter will be over and the days will be longer, in winter when it gets dark at 4 in the afternoon you really don't want to work if you now what i mean, good luck, remember in this field there are no weekends or holidays, think military, you work everyday, the first 6 months will be hard then your'l be ok
     
  5. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    I disagree with Pete the Roofer. I like the Jonestown terminal. But, I noticed that Pete is from NV and I haven't seen any of the western terminals. So, if Jonestown is a turd I've got a lot to look forward to when I do get west.
     
  6. Business Reply

    Business Reply Light Load Member

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    I like Jonestown. If/when you go to Mira Loma then you will see a dump. The dock workers use the head in the lounge and none know how to aim. Granted Mira Loma is mainly a drop yard/repair and Fontana is the actual terminal. Now that one is decent. just very little parking.
     
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  7. pete the roofer

    pete the roofer Bobtail Member

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    they finished the fontana term. this past summer very nice, my terminal has a casino right next door so you'll love it or hate it that depends on how much you win I guess.
     
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  8. Luse

    Luse Medium Load Member

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    jonestown terminal is a little small but it's okay. the mechanics or should I say parts changers suck. I think it only has 1 decent mechanic. if I have to get work done I go to martinsburg terminal. but the dispatchers everbody inside the terminal are okay. but the planners tend to tick me off from time to time. there s o p give you short load to new jersey. then they say will back you up with better load. and in the next load is only 250 300 miles , and delivers the next day.:biggrin_25524:
     
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