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Pre-Approved Today

Discussion in 'Swift' started by blsqueak, Jan 26, 2011.

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  1. Jan 26, 2011 #1
    blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Hello Everyone,

    Well, found out today that I was approved, as of now. I just have to fill out the form that allows them to contact prior work. As far as DAC and MVR, everything is good to go.

    Now the downside, can not start until the 1st of Feb. Columbus is slowing down right now. They where trying to get me to go regional Intermodal out of Chicago, but really do not want that hassle, dealing with that rail yard constantly. Now also need to decide, OTR or 910 comfort zone. Was telling me that discuss this with the DM when I get there. Will need otr if want to get west. Did also tell me that they are re drawing the map as far as comfort zones. 909 as far as Springfield, MO and if not mistaken, 910 does not even include Denver now. Oh well, plenty of time to think.

    Had to really bite my tounge to keep from saying L/P later. I did do what Injun said, told him that I wanted to make sure that everything is done prior to my arrival. Want no hiccups when there. He assured me that everything will be done.

    Now I just hope that I can stay with SNI for another month. I really doubt it. Think that 2 week notice is comming up, and just sit home for a little less than 2 weeks.

    To all of those that really helped me with my decision, Injun and DickJones, thank you. Will be seeing you out there soon.
     
    blsqueak, Jan 26, 2011
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  3. Jan 26, 2011 #2
    apie78

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    good luck i will be in columbus on the 7th hope i wont have to wait to long for a mentor
     
    apie78, Jan 26, 2011
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  4. Jan 26, 2011 #3
    blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Great. I do not know my exact start date yet. Luckily, no mentor for me. Just hope for truck.
     
    blsqueak, Jan 26, 2011
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  5. Jan 26, 2011 #4
    apie78

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    i only have 1 month of tractor trailer exp and that was 08 crst sucks then i was driving swift trucks that they sold to the port for apollo transfer(again a bad company) so i gave up had a bunch of family problems and went on with my life well i met a great and i do mean great woman since and worked my way up her dads buisness and decided that trucking was in my blood and i wanted to go back to it and decided swift was the best choice (hope i made the right one) hope to see you out there might move to team if i can find a honest person to team with
     
    apie78, Jan 26, 2011
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  7. Jan 27, 2011 #5
    FoxTrot3000

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    i also just got my bus ticket info today, but the odd thing is i start on Monday (the 31st) and i just put my app in yesterday. but i also do have to get a mentor, haven't been in a truck since 2008. hope all goes well and who knows. we might even see each other. if not be safe out there :) i just hope i can still dive well enough. lol. i have been driving a stick shift pickup and its different driving a truck. will have to get back into the habit of double clutching again :O
     
    FoxTrot3000, Jan 27, 2011
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  8. Jan 27, 2011 #6
    apie78

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    i find double clutching hard but i can float up but not too good down my buddy who has been driving truck since round 04 says its just like learning how to ride a bike once u know u dont forget it
     
    apie78, Jan 27, 2011
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  9. Jan 27, 2011 #7
    tiger58

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    Where is your orientation FoxTrot?
     
    tiger58, Jan 27, 2011
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  10. Jan 27, 2011 #8
    FoxTrot3000

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    i already have my CDL class A but havent been on the road since 2008. so as long as i can pass the road test i wont have to redo the whole training class thing.
     
    FoxTrot3000, Jan 27, 2011
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  11. Jan 27, 2011 #9
    Injun

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    Hmmm....might be seeing one or two of you. I'm delivering just west of Columbus Monday morning. Don't know whether I'll make it to the yard or not. It depends on where they send me to pick up. I'm trying to get to Detroit ASAP.
     
    Injun, Jan 27, 2011
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  12. Jan 27, 2011 #10
    FoxTrot3000

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    cool. that would alsome, you should stop in and see us but you also should get your stuff taken care of first :p make sure you drive safe :)
     
    FoxTrot3000, Jan 27, 2011
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