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Diary of a current Swift flatbed driver

Discussion in 'Swift' started by schmud0811, Jun 6, 2010.

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  1. Aug 27, 2010 #81
    milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    Soudns like your doin alright. Going to stay with them longer, I know you were talking about being upset with the truck and everything.
     
    milskired, Aug 27, 2010
    milskired, Aug 27, 2010
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  3. Aug 27, 2010 #82
    schmud0811

    schmud0811 Medium Load Member

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    not sure yet, im going to see how this month treats me. i really want my own truck but i guess who doesn't
     
    schmud0811, Aug 27, 2010
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  4. Aug 27, 2010 #83
    milskired

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    Yeah I hear ya there. I know I will be in the same boat in about a year when I want mine and I am back in the industry but the wife does not. Good luck to you for this month
     
    milskired, Aug 27, 2010
    milskired, Aug 27, 2010
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  5. Aug 28, 2010 #84
    alex94

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    schmud. thanks for that picture and video. looks like fun. glad you are getting some good miles. 3000 is awesome at this time.
     
    alex94, Aug 28, 2010
    alex94, Aug 28, 2010
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  7. Aug 28, 2010 #85
    kenl3417

    kenl3417 Light Load Member

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    I am an AIT student and plan to go to Swift at end of october to flatbed orientation. Wish me luck. Somebody told me not to go straight into flatbed, but I think I can handle it. I am 50 years old and in decent shape already. should i give it a shot or stick with the vans?
     
    kenl3417, Aug 28, 2010
    kenl3417, Aug 28, 2010
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  8. Aug 29, 2010 #86
    schmud0811

    schmud0811 Medium Load Member

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    u will be fine
     
    schmud0811, Aug 29, 2010
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  9. Sep 5, 2010 #87
    schmud0811

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    [​IMG] picture of some 737 reverse thrusters and engine cowlings im taking from tucson to kent washington. I actually got a comment on my truck today,go figure!
     
    schmud0811, Sep 5, 2010
    schmud0811, Sep 5, 2010
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  10. Sep 6, 2010 #88
    TEXAS1000

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    Any flat-bed available in Pa????
     
    TEXAS1000, Sep 6, 2010
    TEXAS1000, Sep 6, 2010
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  11. Sep 7, 2010 #89
    schmud0811

    schmud0811 Medium Load Member

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    not sure you would have to talk with your dm if ur a company driver
     
    schmud0811, Sep 7, 2010
    schmud0811, Sep 7, 2010
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  12. Sep 7, 2010 #90
    alex94

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    hey. i think it actually looks like a pretty sharp truck if i do say so myself.
     
    alex94, Sep 7, 2010
    alex94, Sep 7, 2010
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