Thanks everyone! I am currently writing from the laptop that I brought here to the hotel. Started my first week at Swift Academy a few days ago....
Anyone else take their laptops with them when they attended a school away from home? I'll be staying in a hotel and wanted some entertainment,...
Thanks for the response. I'm just confused about what state I'll be paying taxes for. I live in CA, work all over!
Hey everyone. Just another question from a newbie: In the world of long haul trucking, what determines that you're still employed by your home...
Hey everyone... I'd just like to check in and see how many of you ended up paying for your hotel or housing when you attended a school (if it...
None of the bigger outfits are using autos, are they? Swift or Werner? Not that I want to drive one. I actually want to make sure I'm not...
Thanks for the reply, REDD. Just what I was looking for :thumbup:
When it comes to ride alongs, so far I understand the passengers have to pay a monthly insurance fee, that they should be in good health, at least...
No kidding. I guess I can only do my best and hope they like my best!
Gotcha. So all this employment verification and reference checking is normal, even though I'm only coming in as a student at this point?
Hahah.. well I would assume so at that point :) Well, again, I think I'm confused since I'm joining a company as a student first. And from what...
I'm currently in the application process, speaking with a recruiter about potential schooling/employment with a company, and things are happening...
Thanks, johnday. I think I'll do that!
I'm in the same boat here, guys. Recently sent in my online application and I'm still waiting for a phone call. Not sure if I should take the...
While you guys are on the topic of the type of trucks that Swift uses.... Do they run any Petes or Freightliners? I thought I've seen a few in...
Wow, all these responses have been very helpful. Thanks for the advice on not taking too much. I never thought about what I'd do with everything...
Hey everyone. I've been wondering how much of my personal belongings I'll be able to fit in the sleeper of my truck (when I eventually get a...
Sure will!
Hmm.. nope. All of my relatives live in states with income tax. That's why I'd like to stick with California. Even if taxes are higher here, at...
No, I don't actually. I have a few friends, but none I know well enough to ask to have my mail shipped to them. rayodeluz, I think you're right,...
