Diary of a current Swift flatbed driver

lol...the one time...and I mean one time...that I had to sit was in Laredo...learned a big lesson about setting PTA...that is where you can kill yourself...by not understanding how eta and pta work. But I figure there are lessons to be learned this first year and that has been one that has slowed me down occasionally....I now have it figured out....

 

Why don't you like van division? Even if they paid 80 cents a mile....flat bed still wouldn't be worth it.

 

Well hell...glad we got to cross paths yesterday then. Best of luck to ya man, we'll miss you on the fleet.

 

Van division isn't worth the stress....I got tired of being treated like a child all the time. Not to mention the ridiculous appointment times and the expectation you can switch your sleep schedule at the drop of a hat. We operate like a much smaller company. Flatbeds not for everyone, but neither is van truth be told. The week I spent on van while in the shop was the longest week I had in a long time. It was relaxing to get back on a skateboard.

 

Schmud, I hate to see you leave swift because I have enjoyed your pictures so much and have also enjoyed following your journey out on the road. Keep us posted if that game guide plays out in alaska becasue that could be an interesting thread too! I wish the best to you and stay safe out there buddy!

 

Good luck with your new adventure schmud! Was nice reading all your posts! Thanks for the pics and info you shared with us all!

 

sorry to hear you're leaving schmud, not surprised since you mentioned a couple times over the course of this thread that you considered quitting. Surprised to see you leaving trucking altogether though.

 

Good luck Schmud. I hope you will not be leaving trucking all together as there are good companies out there. I know a few that I could recommend if you are interested.

KH