Answers for the swift drivers..not recruitment

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Bigbellytrucker, Oct 29, 2013.

  1. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    heavier loads are better too in extreme conditions especially when its windy. A vet also gave me a tip when your in bad winds if you slide the tandems all the way back it reduces wind under the trailer, how true im not sure but maybe some other vets can say yay or nay to this, just make sure you can do it in the state your in since some states like CA require the kingpin settings.
     
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  3. Bigbellytrucker

    Bigbellytrucker Bobtail Member

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    Ya i was the same thing only the reason why it worked was because it maximized the weight on the drives and made it less possible the trlr to come away ftom you.
     
  4. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    Swift. Worst company out there. Drivers driving for peanuts
     
  5. inkeper

    inkeper Road Train Member

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    Nope, we're up to cashews now!
     
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  6. Bigbellytrucker

    Bigbellytrucker Bobtail Member

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    Lol swift aint too bad...just most of the new drvrs getting taught by semi new drvrs. I was taught by an old timer. So ive got respect n courtesy. Course when i started my thread i was just at the other swifties cuz most know better but dont care. Like just now im at a loves t/s in lancaster/dallas texas and a swifty shot right out into traffic not caring about the 4-wheelers that had to slam on their brakes. Dont get me wrong im all for putting 4-wheelers in their place but that was overkill.
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I see Swifties doing that kind of stuff too, sometimes.
    I more often see drivers, either other companies or O/O doing it.
     
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  8. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    im normally the swifty making the other trucks mad because I will sit and wait for plenty of space to pull out, I rather take my time and avoid a collision.
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Me too.
    I go slow in truck stops, and at shippers and receivers. Never above the posted speed limit.

    We are big and slow, which means I try never to hurry.
     
  10. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    yeah but its surprising how many think its a darn race track or their in such a hurry they think 1 minute will make a big difference. That 1 minute saved could turn into hours wasted if you hit something and have to sit and do reports etc. I would rather lose the minute saved any day of the week, there is no load important enough for me to be reckless.
     
  11. KE5WDP

    KE5WDP Road Train Member

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    3 years makes you "old school"????....I had to lol at that one...
     
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