I've had problems with the nav 'freezing'. Thursday it took it a while to figure out I DID turn off the freeway and was now heading up the next...
What terminal is your current DM at? I think the terminal makes a huge difference. I'm based out of Lewiston, and treated like a human. Some...
Many drivers have smart phones now. Whatever you want, there's an app for it! I love the flashlight app for pre-dawn pre-trips. Pandora runs...
How about some actual company suggestions? I have 1 year experience now. Every time I think I can stick it out two years here to go someplace...
Swift doesn't go to AK ( I wanted to also), and no pets in company trucks.
I'd like to work for a company that believes *and practices* communication, where I don't have to fight for my paycheck every week. (Dispatched...
Keep a close eye on pay stubs. Have him keep a daily calendar of loads, mileage, expenses/reimbursement. Be prepared to call payroll weekly for...
Thank you. I couldn't figure out how taking two breaks in a week could be considered a bad thing!
I never knew about the layover pay!! Thanks Wolfyinc and MPH2! My DM is cool tho, he pointed out that in waiting for the part delivery, I will...
Since I'm stuck at a terminal (waiting for parts), I asked about dedicated routes. There's no list, and each terminal mostly only knows about the...
Is there a term difference for lease op if you lease thru the company vs. an outside vendor? I'm wary of the term lease op since so many company...
Personally I love running Canada (in the summer!). But I'm over in Alberta, usually crossing at Kingsgate BC. My longest wait to date is 28...
Just tell your driver manager/terminal "I want to team with so-and-so". I have no idea if Swift keeps a list of strangers looking for teammates...
You can request male/female, smoker/nonsmoker, but that's it. If you have problems with your mentor, ask to change mentors WHILE AT A TERMINAL....
Clorox cleaning wipes (or walmart equivalent). Sometimes they leave residue, so I'll wipe with a dishtowel after. Enough paper towels will soak up...
IME, everything is learned by error. You won't be told what you need to know until you do it wrong. Keep a close eye on...
and then there's those lovely soda bottle bombs some kids find amusing... idiots.
Crows Nest Highway (Hwy 3) thru the Rockies of BC/AB. I'm currently running it 2-3x/wk and LOVING it!
Tools for lunchbox cooker: remote thermometer with temperature alarm glass loaf pan Plop meat in glass pan (pork tenderloin, beef roast, even...
Swift provides EZpass/scale transponder, which also covers I-pass areas. OK and KS on request. Houston only to local drivers, keep cash handy for...
