Headed to Richmond!!!!!

Discussion in 'Swift' started by robbiecox6, Aug 28, 2013.

  1. robbiecox6

    robbiecox6 Light Load Member

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    well I'm headed to Richmond for orientation next week, I was schedule for orientation back in April, but had to cancel for personal reason. I hope all goes well and don't have to wait long for a mentor!!! if anyone has any info. about orientation or Richmond terminal it would be appreciated!!!
     
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  3. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    I grew up with a Rob Cox in Ohio.
     
  4. newbietrucker007

    newbietrucker007 Medium Load Member

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    Goof luck to u robbiecox!!
    Be safe listen yo your mentor and bring a postitve alttiude!
     
  5. newtruckerwife84

    newtruckerwife84 Light Load Member

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    Good luck! My husband is just about to finish his training with his mentor :) So far he likes Swift and his mentor is an awesome guy :)
     
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  6. Evomalo

    Evomalo Road Train Member

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    I just finished orientation last week. The first day is videos, drug test, paperwork, physical and road test. The second day is more videos and finishing paperwork from Monday. Third day is more videos and power point. There is also more paperwork.
    You will get your driver code on the third day. You can set up your direct deposit at a kiosk once you have your driver code. You could leave with a mentor the same day or in a day or two after orientation.
    If you use a cpap machine be sure to get a current download before you go to orientation or you will be sent back home to get one.
    You will be staying at the Best Western. It is a nice hotel. They have a decent breakfast. They provide lunch during orientation. Have at least $35 for the taxi from the Greyhound station. Get a receipt so you can get reimbursed.
     
  7. robbiecox6

    robbiecox6 Light Load Member

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    The road test they give you, whats it like, do you have to do a pre-trip etc. be there next Monday had to reschedule because of my cpap machine!
     
  8. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Think about it ... you going to take truck and trailer - that you as the driver are responsible for, even for a road test - on the road without a pre trip?
     
  9. MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

    You do what the evaluator tells you to do. If you're the first one of the day, you may well be doing the PTI. If you are the fourth, probably not.

    If the evaluator has half a dozen people to take on the road, he may not have time to have everyone do the PTI.
     
  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I was at Richmond terminal for the first time, the past couple days.
    I needed some service on my truck.

    I must say, I liked it there.
    Very nice people, and a clean place.
    Very good service in the shop, as well.
     
  11. Evomalo

    Evomalo Road Train Member

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    If you graduated from cdl school within the last 90 days you won't need a road test.
     
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