Diary of a New Swift Driver

I love how everyone is hung ho about getting off the mentors truck. Myself, I have maybe 20 hours to go, on home time as we both wanna watch the superbowl and be able to drink. My mentor is great but I'm semi apprehensive about being on my own, all decisions are mine, and all responsibilities are mine then. My mentor is confident I will be fine and be making my way to diamond in no time, but I still worry a little. I know I am good at this driving thing, he'll we we're basically teaming after 40 hours with him having naps as he was that confident, and he has given me all the tips and tricks he knows of to be aggressive in getting loads, miles and more mOney

 

what could a swift driver possibly have to write about??? day 1...got passed by everything in sight. day 2. got passed by everything in sight. day 3. well you get the idea.....sorry ...couldnt resist...just teasin...oh yeah....swift driver " i pulled into the truckstop lastnight and no place to park...well there were 5 spots next to each other in the back, but wasnt enough room"

 

Ms. Giggles, you must be really bored if you're teasing new guys who just want to tell other newer guys what their training and experience is like. I would have been happy to have this information because I had no idea what it would be like.

As you know, from being out here for 21 years, there is far more to this truckin thing than how fast the truck is allowed to go.

 

I find it convenient, don't have to worry about speeding, getting an overspeed etc

 

Think again Gambino. You CAN speed in lots of places, and you can most certainly get an overspeed if you are not paying attention. Because you find it convenient and you are not worrying about it worries me. That is the first step to being complacent and that leads to dangerous.

 

Down a hill yes, but you drive different when heavy to when light, adjust to all situations, but just general driving on interstates where it's borIng (I'm looking at you Texas....) it's great

 

Yea, you're a wealth of information, aren't ya?

 

Lighten up Injun..i didnt even read the posts.....as you know from first hand exp. driving for swift you have to be able to take it....it was A JOKE....and yeah, there is more to the truckin thing than how fast the truck will go....lets see, chrome, chicken lights.....etc

 

actually i have a lot of good info to share...IT WAS A JOKE....you need a sense of humor in this profession or you will never make it....

 

I currently drive a school bus and will leap to a CDL A this summer.
But, a wise instructor told me a little fear keeps you alert.
It's the complacent drivers that have wrecks and problems.

Keep it between the lines and you should do fine.