Diary of a New Swift Driver

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Gold_Miner, Nov 16, 2011.

  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Yup.

    But 'the Man' wants us all to run the same.
     
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  3. UltimateTrucker

    UltimateTrucker Light Load Member

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    You're taking the physical report because you're on meds? I'm just going to wait and do the physical in San Antonio.
     
  4. UltimateTrucker

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    Thanks for that info Gold_Miner. I found a four part video on youtube about a guy who went through the Swift academy in Tenn. Go to Youtube and type in my swift academy adventure.

    There are 4 parts but he recorded a lot. You get to see a small picture of how things are.
     
  5. Gold_Miner

    Gold_Miner Medium Load Member

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    Yeah, I am going to the doc on Nov. 25, my blood pressure has been like 144/91 on average, so maybe he can get me on pills to lower it before I go to class on the 30th. I am also trying to loose weight. I went from 270 down to 240 in the last two months, so trying to get healthier. Walk 5 mile a day now. Figure out that 32 times around a truck is a mile. I just want to pass the physical, do good in school, learn from my mentor and be a good truck driver.
     
  6. Stoney

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    Of course you lost weight! You haven't ate in two years! Lol! Sorry, couldn't resist.


    Conservative to the Bone.
     
  7. Stoney

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    Oh, you don't want to be a truck driver. You want to be a professional driver.


    Conservative to the Bone.
     
  8. A21CAV

    A21CAV Road Train Member

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    Make sure your birth certificate and DD214 are certified versions; the ones with the raised imprint not just photocopies. Definitely take your DD214. You may be in for a surprise!
    Frank
     
  9. UltimateTrucker

    UltimateTrucker Light Load Member

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    I picked my birth certificate up in Frankford Kentucky many moons ago and am not sure if it has the raised imprint on it but I also have a U.S. Passport and THAT should do the trick I would think.

    What is the DD214 you speak about??
     
  10. UltimateTrucker

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    Hope you get the blood pressure under control. The meds should help but sometimes it can take a while for the doc to get it right.
     
  11. Gold_Miner

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    DD214 is your discharge papers from Military.
     
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