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RE:Swift-Is this true? Taking the bobtail home??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by pjay, Apr 18, 2012.

  1. Apr 18, 2012 #1
    pjay

    pjay Light Load Member

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    Hey All,

    So I am getting ready to head to Swift for orientation next week, and when I asked my recruiter about getting home after my time with my mentor..she replied, you will take the truck home.

    I am aware to take everything a recruiter says with a grain of salt..but want to know if this infact true.

    Thanks in advance~ PJ
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2012 #2
    craigo36

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    Yeah when they allow you to go home:biggrin_2556:
     
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    pjay and 123456 Thank this.
  4. Apr 18, 2012 #3
    pjay

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    Thanks! I just want to be sure. I had visions of being stuck 5 hours from home with no wheels.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2012 #4
    Dagger

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    Be prepared to stay out on your own after finishing with your mentor. I was told I'd get home time before I went solo but that hasn't been the case. I've been out about a week and a half on my own and I am hoping to get home tomorrow.

    I only had the things I brought for training. My solo supplies are sitting in my house. I ended up spending more than I had planned to get duplicates of things I already owned but needed while on my own.

    As for taking the truck home, that depends on how long you plan to stay at home. I was told repeatedly that if I go home for more than three days, I have to leave the truck. Now I can go home for 5 days tomorrow and take the truck. Maybe. We shall see tomorrow.
     
    Dagger, Apr 18, 2012
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    pjay Thanks this.
  7. Apr 18, 2012 #5
    pjay

    pjay Light Load Member

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    Thank you so much for the info.The recruiter is very vauge. I guess I will make sure I bring all my supplies with me just to be safe.
    How long were you with your trainer before you were cut loose?
    Hope you get home tomorrow:biggrin_255:
     
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