One of the biggest things I see is lack of training in time management and trip planning. I can see that this is one of the most important aspects and I start CDL school tomorrow. However, I do also see it as being something I need to take the initiative and research and ask questions myself. I'm not getting into this with delusions of grandeur, but I am informed and also able to make my own decisions. ######## has never gotten anyone anywhere.
Swift sets up new drivers for failure!!!!!
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Stop Whining, I'm ####### Trying....
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Maybe it is a sink or swim situation... but, that is truck driving.. you will be thrown I to un familiar situations and have to figure it out for yourself... figuring it out may mean humbling yourself and asking for help from someone with more knowledge or experience in the situation your currently in..
It is always a bit exciting as well as scary when you are first on your own.. now you are the one making the calls and bear the weight of it....
A lot of newbies cant handle the stress of being on their own.. or they make some iffh decisions and get themselves j. Trouble... why do you think there is such a high wash out rate.. maybe one or two from a class of ten make it througb the firrst 6 months..
I have met many swift drivers who are happy witb swift and the training tbey got....
It takes time, miles and many different experiences to learn to drive.. even experienced drivers know there is still more they can learn.. the difference is they accept the challenge and dont look for excuses...BigBrin Thanks this. -
I had worked for Swift for a while and since being around trucking companies in the past this is what I can tell you.
Many of their trainers do not have enough time in the field to be a trainer, the one I was with did not know what a clutch brake was, ran out of fuel up in N.Y. state and did not know why a trailer was not tracking straight.
For the guys starting out, your best bet is to talk to as many of the seasoned drivers as much as possible.
I will say that I did better than others there because I was around trucking before, if there was a light out I would fix it, if the trailer brakes were out of adjustment then I would adjust them. etc -
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