Got to love those right hand turns and four wheelers who think they can get by real quick during the turn. They need to add a training class...
That is good to hear! And good luck to you, and be safe. Who is the moderator for this thread? Trying to figure out why this thread is tagged as...
It is tough, people have become more self centered. Its just something that we have to accept now, and teach our children differently. Most of...
It is Qualcomm that is used to send the data back. The onboard computers are what keeps track of it.
I agree. I was just answering someones question on average mph. Someone else posted about loss of money from the miles being turned down. I was...
I just cut and pasted a truck. It is pulling only driving time (truck in gear time) Average Speed....... 047 MPH Fuel Mileage........ 00008.06...
"Not necessarily so, Wes. And just speculation on your part." I can honestly say its not speculation on my part. I am an "insider" and see the...
The benefit for trucking companies to have schools that they fund and carry the risk of default on, is to lock them in for an extended period of...
Was that the amount of tuition, or above tuition for the school?
The trucks that go fast and change lanes constantly to get ahead are the ones at the biggest risk for accidents. I know Swifts accidents have...
Go see how much of a subsidy you can get. The governement only pays so much for the tuition charges. Its not as much as you would think. Most...
You better get with your previous company and see how they are verifying experience. If they dont return calls etc.. then it is unverifiable...
So your saying most med/large trucking companies enjoying paying out more in accident expenses then they would pay in additional wages for...
I have looked at the average speed of our drivers on dispatched loads from when our company was 65 mph, and where it is now. The average never...
I apologize for that. Sometimes I forget not everyone knows the terminology. Upgrade is when you go from a trainee with a mentor, to full on...
If you go the air card route, make sure you ask your terminal for the information on vendor relations discounts. Swift has a deal with AT&T and...
Office people are not allowed to own fleets anymore. Conflict of interest. They do however lease to Swift as a fleet owner. I believe its one...
I agree 100%. Watch ice road truckers, season 1 and 2. Determine which type of driver you are. The proffessional and the steering holders are...
The major thing that leads to disgruntled employee's is communication and understanding. That would be for everyone involved from shop, office and...
Ok, I can personally say I did not have much broad experience for Swift in 2001. I was still an onsite manager in NY. Thank you for listing the...
