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"Comfort Zones" and Other Questions?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by BigBusMan, Oct 30, 2011.

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  1. Nov 23, 2011 #51
    BigBusMan

    BigBusMan Light Load Member

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    Now if I go down to Millington on Dec 19th, will I be sitting in the hotel for Christmas and new years, or will I be back for new years, do they even do training on those days?
     
    BigBusMan, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. Nov 23, 2011 #52
    DenaliDad

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    Lots of Swift trucks in our neck of the woods, BigBusMan. That's a positive thing.
     
    DenaliDad, Nov 23, 2011
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  4. Nov 23, 2011 #53
    BigBusMan

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    I was noticing that today as well denali I was on my way back from Indianapolis this morning and was counting swift trucks, counted 28 between angola and Battle Creek..
     
    BigBusMan, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. Nov 24, 2011 #54
    neal79

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    I went to Millington and am glad I did. Swift has it's ups and downs just like any job but I'm out here making double the money or more than some of my friends back home. As long as you can stand being on the road for weeks at a time and can take a little BS from time to time you should do well.
     
    neal79, Nov 24, 2011
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  7. Nov 24, 2011 #55
    Injun

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    Regarding holidays and Millington. I have no idea. But I can almost guarantee Swift will not want to spend money on four trips back and forth. You will likely be at the academy over the holidays. The 19th of December is not the greatest time to go to the academy if you expect to be home for the holidays.

    Just sayin.
     
    Injun, Nov 24, 2011
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  8. Nov 24, 2011 #56
    BigBusMan

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    I figured if i go on the 19th that I would be gone for the holidays, I plan on driving myself so I dont have to worry about Swift paying for the trip, I just didnt know if the place is going to be closed and if it would add days to the training, more than likely Im going to want to go to the first class in January.
     
    BigBusMan, Nov 24, 2011
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  9. Nov 24, 2011 #57
    Injun

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    Again, I can't say for sure. But. I believe Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are days off from class.

    The best to find out would be to call the academy and ask.
     
    Injun, Nov 24, 2011
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  10. Nov 24, 2011 #58
    BigBusMan

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    Thanks Injun, I will make sure I call and ask the recruiter..=}
     
    BigBusMan, Nov 24, 2011
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  11. Nov 26, 2011 #59
    Tapeworm

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    Myself and a friend who drives for Swift are in Michigan frequently. So much so that we have jokingly referred to Michigan as our second home :biggrin_25523:
    There is a lot of freight that picks up and delivers in Michigan. BigBus and DD, you should not have any trouble making it back for hometime!
     
    Tapeworm, Nov 26, 2011
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  12. Nov 26, 2011 #60
    BigBusMan

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    Thanks tapeworm, I appreciate the info..=}
     
    BigBusMan, Nov 26, 2011
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