first day.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dukus, Jun 1, 2012.

  1. Dukus

    Dukus Bobtail Member

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    There is a question in here so hang in there. Today was my first day driving solo for Swift. Let me tell you how my day was. Woke up at 7 and did alot of waiting around till 930 when i was road tested. One of my contacts fell out half way through and i finished the test blind in my left eye..(that includes the backing). More waiting until i finally get to take the written exam. Then back to waitingfor another 3 hours when i was brought over to do my close quarters maneuvering. Back to the lounge and more waiting. Still hadnt eaten all day. Couple of movies on the kiosk and finally all the paperwork is done and im put on the costco acct. Get my truck, its a beater bt its what i expected. Ran around for another hour trying to get squared away. Manage to finally get everything i need by 1730 and head out with a load from syracuse to wilton ny. No map, no real gps and and hour in my phone dies while im finally getting something to eat. Took some dark counrry roads and prayed the qualcomm gps was right. Get to the target dc and next come all the rules. No pull-throughs, just backinf. Landing gears on the concrete not asphalt, ect. So i pull through, drop my trailer and start hooking before i remever im suppoesed tobobtail to albany. Call the driver whose load im picking up cuz his truck is broke down in albany and i need the bol from him and i need directions. Ended up still getting lost for 45 mins. Head out from there to Glenmont to pick up the load. Cant find the place in the dark so i drive down the road to a ts to take my 10 and when i go to send my post trip macro, i keep gettina msg telling me to try again. 4 times and i just decided to give up on it. Can anybody fimilliar
    with the system help me? Only thing i can think of is im bobtailing so my trailer to report
     
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  3. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    Not a Swiftie, but probably the best and fastest answer to your question would be from night dispatch. I'd give them a call. I'd be certain they could help you out, figuring you're new and all.
     
  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You need to mark the 1st and 3rd boxes with y - not x.
     
    Last edited: Jun 1, 2012
  5. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    That's classic! Reminds me of how my first day went!

    Hang in there, it will get better!
     
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