After much prepping, I finally have a training date!

I've been reading these forums almost non-stop for almost 6 months and today I took the plunge and called my recruiter to set my training date with Swift, so I thought it was about time for some introductions! It's official, I will be starting academy in Phoenix on June 4th

These forums have been a wealth of information, and despite some of the negative things I've heard, I think I made the right choice with Swift for training. I'll be driving team with my girlfriend (yes, I know the make it or break it rule for relationships when it comes to teaming).

I guess my question is, any advice for a couple of newbies? We've been studying the CDL manual for months, packed and repacked dozens of times (got it down to a duffel bag and a backpack, made the necessary arrangements, and we know the importance of keeping a positive attitude. I even made a project plan to coordinate our move into trucking, which happens to include a move from Oregon to Arizona. Still, I feel like we're forgetting something.....any ideas/advice/reminders?

 

Great advice everything, thanks!

I think my biggest fear is getting a bad mentor. I know people will talk about the negative aspects more than the positive, but I am floored as to how many people get stuck with someone who won't train or refuses to let you stop to pee or something. I can deal with "tough love," I know I'm a newbie and gotta pay my dues, but I want to come out a better driver because of it, not having to just wing it until I can pick it up on my own after training.

Thinking positive thoughts and crossing my fingers that we both get decent mentors!

 

This actually eases my "mentor nerves" quite a bit. I'm glad they're actually making an effort to pick drivers to mentor instead of just pitching a program that tells them to train for extra cash. I don't blame you, but from a trainee perspective, I'm sad you said no. Every company needs a good set of mentors with the right attitude.

However it plays out, I will stay positive, learn all the I can, and come out a professional driver! Well....a professional noob that will one day be a professional driver