No inverters allowed in Swift company trucks???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CSDixon, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. CSDixon

    CSDixon Light Load Member

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    Is it true that Swift does not allow inverters in company trucks? If so, do I just charge my laptop and phone from cigarette lighter socket? Will be all I need for at least 1 year (as I get my wings) and move to another company.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't know but I think they mean those big inverters that power the microwave.
     
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  4. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    They don't want you watching tv while you drive. You guys have enough hard luck just trying to keep the truck on concrete.
     
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  5. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Laptop and phone is all you'll need to find another company
     
  6. Pnwtrucker

    Pnwtrucker Medium Load Member

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    You can buy a lil inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter at any truckstop for like $25-$30 and is plenty for charging laptop. I have no idea of swifts rules but this will work fine for you.
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That's all I ever used and Wal-Mart has those inverters,a couple different styles.I would trust them first over truck stop junk.
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do they work well in your Uber car, to heat your water bong?
     
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  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    They work absolutely fabulous!!!!!
     
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  10. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    No wonder @pattyj is so happy!
     
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  11. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    And for crying out loud, if you do sneak an inverter in the truck, hide the dang thing while at the terminal. All we need to read about on here is I drove for Swift and I got fired for violating company policy (inverter in the truck). Can anybody recommend a company? Calling for Chinatown lol
     
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