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Getting a 'new' truck

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Moosetek13, Jun 22, 2011.

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  1. Jun 23, 2011 #11
    CondoCruiser

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    Enjoy it! Cascadia interiors are well thought out.
    Yeah, that truck moving sucks. My last one my dispatcher gave me 45 minutes. I told her there was no way. More like 4 hours. I ended up doing a quicky and throwing everything on the floor and bunk and went and got my load.
     
    CondoCruiser, Jun 23, 2011
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  3. Jun 23, 2011 #12
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Personally, I liked the space management of the Volvo much more.
    More storage areas. I am having an impossible time trying to find places to fit everything. Think I'll have to get to Walmart and find some shelves.

    I do like the larger bunk, though.
    And I can't wait for my next heavy load to see how this DD15 engine runs on hills.
     
    Moosetek13, Jun 23, 2011
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  4. Jun 23, 2011 #13
    MysticHZ

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    I actually saw a company Lonestar on I70 in Colorado last fall.
     
    MysticHZ, Jun 23, 2011
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  5. Jun 23, 2011 #14
    Gears

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    Congratulations on the new truck! They don't get much newer than that. How about posting some pictures...

    We love pictures:biggrin_2553:
     
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  7. Jun 23, 2011 #15
    Moosetek13

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    I got the same pre-plan that I received yesterday, and I accepted it this time. (at least now if I am going to be late I can send a Mac22 and claim a late dispatch)

    I'll be heading up to Colorado, so I'll try to get some pics when I get out of the desert.

    I still haven't gotten any sleep. Nice big bunk, comfy, but I just couldn't fall asleep. Oh well.
     
    Moosetek13, Jun 23, 2011
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  8. Jun 23, 2011 #16
    1nonly

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    Is that a double bunk or single? I know some of the newer trucks floating around Swift have only one bunk, and I live in terror of getting one. Where would a driver put anything without a second bunk? I'm always happy with an older truck cause I know without even looking inside that it'll have two bunks in it.
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2011 #17
    RAGE 18

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    u lucky dog...keep it nice and polished those are awesome but lately iv seen alot of then broke down...
     
    RAGE 18, Jun 23, 2011
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  10. Jun 23, 2011 #18
    Tapeworm

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    I am one of the unlucky guys with a mid-roof volvo sporting a single bunk. The truck itself is great, but it is a bit crowded in here. With any luck, I'll be in a larger truck soon.
     
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  11. Jun 24, 2011 #19
    Moosetek13

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    Mine has both bunks. Currently my daughter is occupying the top.

    It sure is a nice truck to drive. Much smoother and quieter than the Volvo.
     
    Moosetek13, Jun 24, 2011
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  12. Jun 24, 2011 #20
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Great beginning to this current load...

    They assign me to an 'mt' trailer that is already loaded.
    Then they send me to another mt that is red flagged for tires, and I'm told - then you'll have to get the problem fixed.
    So I bring it around to get the mismatched tire replaced before I can go pick up my load.

    Get to Home Depot and drop the mt, hook up to my load, check the tires - and find a flat tire.
    So back to the terminal to replace both the flat and another mismatched tire.

    A couple more hours added to an already late load...
    Maybe no one'll notice. :biggrin_25521:
     
    Moosetek13, Jun 24, 2011
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