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Another new guy's story.....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by l<enny, Dec 13, 2010.

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  1. Dec 13, 2010 #1
    l<enny

    l<enny Light Load Member

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    Well, since these seem to be so popular, I'm gonna post my experiences after school with my new job. I graduated last wednesday with a 97 gpa. I filled out my paperwork with inman trucking on thursday. Now I can't wait to get a load out. I have to call them again in 5 minutes. Hopefully they'll be getting me out today. Well, i'll try my best to keep everyone informed.
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2010 #2
    Injun

    Injun Road Train Member

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    They throwing you in a truck solo after just finishing school?

    BTW: congrats on finishing up with a respectable score and landing that job. Do I remember you were sweating that one a little?
     
    Injun, Dec 13, 2010
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  4. Dec 13, 2010 #3
    xlsdraw

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    Good luck K.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2010 #4
    Broken Spoke

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    Please tell us what Hwy. you are on so we can keep a eye out for you!
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2010 #5
    l<enny

    l<enny Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the congrats. and yes, i had been sweating it a bit. but to answer your first question, they run strictly teams. so i'll be with a trainer. i'm just waiting for a trainer to come up with a load.

    This waiting is killing me. now they say it will be tomorrow at the earliest. oh well, i've waited this long, i can wait a while longer.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2010 #6
    bluebonn

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    Well I have been waiting for a Swift trainer for four weeks now. One did call but his truck was broke down so he could not come get me.

    I call and they tell me since it is so close to my paper license being expired for me to wait on the hard copy to come in the mail then call them.

    Should come tomorrow so then I will call them back.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2010 #7
    chompi

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    Congrats man! That's excellent! Prepare to hit the ground running! You are going to have so much fun. Plus you will be making money! Good choice in companies. I really haven't heard any bad stuff about them. Well drive safe and keep us all posted.
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2010 #8
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    WHAT?? You have been waiting a month to get on the road??:biggrin_2556: Whoa!!! Good luck man,truly,you have the patience to be truckn.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2010 #9
    Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

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    Love to read these stories - especially those right a head of me so I can 'sort of' know what to expect :)
     
    Lady K, Dec 13, 2010
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  12. Dec 13, 2010 #10
    GoneButNotForgotten

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    Good deal. Glad to see that it is working out for you. What you are going through now is just the graduate course in patience. Make the Old North State proud!
     
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