1 year at Swift.

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Trucking Popeye, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. Trucking Popeye

    Trucking Popeye Light Load Member

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    Sorry you misunderstood my response. Your time in SCHOOL IS 3 students to an instructor. That is the training I am speaking of. Your time with a MENTOR ONCE YOU ARE HIRED is 1 on 1.

    No the trucks do not automatically shut down. By the Hours of Service rules YOU ARE TO SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN before you run out of hours. If you don't you are in violation. THEY NEVER .... NEVER....shut down the truck. You need to understand the phrase "I was shut down". It means the company / DOT prohibits you from driving with the threat of fine / violation / termination. Nobody actually makes the truck stop running. You will be required to double clutch while in SCHOOL. Your mentor will tell you whether or not you can "float" the gears on his/her truck. Once you get your own truck assigned to you...it's up to you.
     
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  3. rednecktrucking

    rednecktrucking Light Load Member

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    ok anything else should i know before i go?
     
  4. Trucking Popeye

    Trucking Popeye Light Load Member

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    Tons..:biggrin_25525: Just go with a great attitude....be willing to listen and learn.... and the two most important things. Have fun and most of all be safe.
     
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  5. GorgeousBlueMustang0314

    GorgeousBlueMustang0314 Bobtail Member

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    AMAZING advised! :)
     
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  6. Kelsogray

    Kelsogray Bobtail Member

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    I'm glad I stumbled across your thread. I drive for Greyhound at the moment and have been entertaining the idea of upgrading to a class A. Swift was naturally my first thought.
     
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  7. GorgeousBlueMustang0314

    GorgeousBlueMustang0314 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, Inkeper!

    Be safe out there.


    Jae
     
  8. rednecktrucking

    rednecktrucking Light Load Member

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    i do believe im heading out for the nove 12th class hopin to be home by xmas with my truck
     
  9. Trucking Popeye

    Trucking Popeye Light Load Member

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    Good luck!! Keep us posted on your progress (as you can).
     
  10. MicaBay

    MicaBay Medium Load Member

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    Do it! Out fright doesn't try to kill us when we're driving.
     
  11. Bighobbz

    Bighobbz Bobtail Member

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    nice thread! thanx
     
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