Getting antsy waiting to be paired with a mentor

Discussion in 'Swift' started by XenonOxide, Dec 2, 2022.

  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I would add that the mentor you get could right now be on the other side of the country, so it could take a few days just to get to you.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Oh...
    Congrats on joining Swift. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
     
  4. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    How ya gunna be if you have to wait at a loading dock, or worse if you miss your delivery appointment and are held up for a few days because the receivers are just being spiteful? Patience is a virtue in this business. :cool:
     
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  5. XenonOxide

    XenonOxide Light Load Member

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    I’d much rather be waiting in the middle of nowhere than to be stuck at home, tbh.
     
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  6. XenonOxide

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    Anyways I have a schedule, we’ll be starting Monday or Tuesday when my mentor gets back, and for the training we’ll be mostly running a dedicated account that goes back and forth between LA and Utah.

    I must say I wished for the possibility of having more variety in training situations, but mentor seemed like a really nice and chill person.
     
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  7. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    I waited a week and half in 97 for swift trainer. Trainers are i short supply since most experienced drivers wont do it
    So be patient, swift will waste your time on a regular basis
     
  8. Concorde

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    No worries, Bubba will be available soon to give you your “training” . Starting with a team shower, get to know your trainer up close :)
     
  9. XenonOxide

    XenonOxide Light Load Member

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    QUOTE="Concorde, post: 12232123, member: 183997"]No worries, Bubba will be available soon to give you your “training” . Starting with a team shower, get to know your trainer up close :)[/QUOTE]

     
  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Take a long walk or whatever you do for exercise. You won't like being parked in a truck stop 4 states away with another man on Christmas.
     
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  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Don't worry. In trucking you get to do both, but you won't know when or for how long.
     
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