Another One Churned and Burned at Swift

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by wbound_I10, Sep 6, 2015.

  1. DoubleO7

    DoubleO7 Road Train Member

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    Managing your stuff is essential. A person needs to have their separate duffle bag ready and their toiletries all accounted for in a conatainer of some sort. I kept three separate sets of toiletries each in a small Rubbermaid container. Sometimes you have to be quick to get your shower in.
     
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  3. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    OP keep at it. Always someone to blame at another company.
    Apply at C.R england
     
  4. G.Anthony

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    i never missed not doing Long haul. let's face it, that what it was called back in my day, and i still from time to time, call it that.

    it was a blast in the beginning, as i got to see nearly every nook and cranny in America, and only few places in Canukistan as well.

    then to me, it got tiring after a while.
     
  5. DoubleO7

    DoubleO7 Road Train Member

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    Ooops, I thought I was replying to the OP.
     
  6. DoubleO7

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    I'm looking forward to OTR, I'll be 48 states, that's what the recruiter said anyway. I will get tired of it at some point I am sure. After being away over 11 years, I am getting excited about it. The advantage I have now, that I did not have the first time is that I know about the bad and ugly. So, I don't have to go through those frustrations again.
     
  7. wbound_I10

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    I know. I was just so tired all the time. Too tired to take a shower, or to even eat sometimes. All I wanted to do was park the rig and go to bed. Truck driving is hard work!
     
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  8. MJ1657

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    No you don't.

    I'm sure for some companies you do. But to generalize it that much is foolish.
     
  9. DoubleO7

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    I don't think complaining to truckers is going to get the response you are seeking. I am never too tired to shower when I need it. I think you may want to consider that there are drivers here who have been OTR for decades.
     
  10. DoubleO7

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    OK, maybe there are exceptions, but that was my experience. It is also what I expect this time. I can tolerate a constantly changing clock. It is how I am wired I do have preferences. I don't like 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. I will run it though if I have the legal hours.
     
  11. TruckDuo

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    @wbound_I10, #### happens. Apply for jobs. Someone will hire you. Be more careful next time. Don't let the negative advice get to you.
     
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