Another "Off to Swift I go" thread

Don't you guys have directions written by drivers on the QC? We had a routing and also a mac for directions into each facility written usually by drivers...

 

Yes we have (in my case, had) routing provided via qualcom. My point on the program is that it's very nice to get a visual of the dock. This way you approach from the correct side, etc. It can take a lot of the new drivers stress out of going to new locations. It's not needed, it's just a helpful tool.

For example, I carried a laptop with MS Streets and Trips. I would plug my qualcomm route into the program. That way I could see the street names before and after my scheduled turns, IE "2 blocks after Market st, I turn left on Waller", etc. Just don't use it to decide routing unless you have the trucker's add-on (Truck Stops Plus).

Cookie: I don't remember the instructors name, but the guy who does the Medford run is good. Nice 400 mile run, good hills, and enough city driving to get some experience. With a HH instructor, he'll most likely get Medford, Bend, Spokane, or Lewiston deliveries due to the distances. Bend is only 300 miles but the mountains are a beast. He should talk his mentor into at least one Bend run later in training for exp. If you can do US-26 over Mt Hood in winter with 60k in the box.. you are ready to solo.

 

Came in the mail? What neck of the woods are ya'll from? Let me guess; sam drucker is your mail clerk?

 

Hey Cookie how's the hubby doing?? How long are Swift drivers out?? I was told 10-14, is that true. I love trucking but 4-6 weeks out with 3-5 days off is a deal breaker for me w/ kids. I was pre hired w/ Swift but went elsewhere. I was told that they have the best hometime, just wondering if thats the case or recruiter talk. Good luck to you and your hubby~Liteguy

 

Any update? How's he doing with the mentoring? Is he enjoying it?

 

that there is well um recruiter talk! Driver! SWIFT...