I'm going with Swift!!!

Discussion in 'Swift' started by OpenRoadGuy, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. sammycat

    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    Let's all just keep ORG in our thoughts and prayers. Some know him personally and say this is not his character-to not even leave a voice message to say he is okay. I now think something happened but hope and pray it didn't.

    ORG we're thinking and praying for you~your TTR Family
     
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    No return phone calls, I am a realist sorry this guy is AWOL.
     
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    I personally don't believe he is AWOL. From all his other posts he has been up front and honest about what is going on. May be a bit overwhelmed but he wouldn't leave us hanging. When he gets a chance I'm sure he will chime in and let us all know what has been going on.
     
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    Well I think he's done too...There's really no reason for him not to return calls,texts,or write something here to let us know...That's his choice and it's pretty obvious that somethings up. Although it's crazy when you hit the road for the 1st time, it's not that busy that you can't find time to drop someone a line. He was pretty excited and I doubt he would not be able to stay away from this board very long...Hopefully he's doing ok :walk:
     
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    Chris (Chralb) and I talked about this last night as Chris knows him from school. Said just not in his character ,as he is a computer nerd, and really enjoyed posting here on TTR. Also the thing about not returning a simple call or text to Chris who talked to him every night thru school.
    I am just praying something serious did not happen to him and he is not physically able to use a phone.
     
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    thelastamericanhippy Road Train Member

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    Mr Admin,

    is there anything you can add ???
     
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    I dont know the guy you know but i have read every single post he has written and ORG seems like a thorough type of guy and if for example something happened that made him not want to be in this game then i think he would still check his thread and tell everybody whats up!, now if he is so so busy, as going by some swift threads show it can get pretty hectic out there, then you would think he would atleast check his phone as its probably his personal phone too.
    But saying that ORG has been very communicative all through this thread and his previous AND he had his head right about what this job means and does not seem like a quitter, so on that basis im gonna say he WILL get on here soon and check in, im just gonna wait and see, but he will be here and this thread will be credit to him for how much people care about his journey so far!!

    peace out !!
     
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    For someone considering going to swift: Durning training how weeks out should a

    trainee plan on
     
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    Welcome!

    Assuming you will already have your CDL , after classroom orientation (4 days), Swift requires a minimum of 240 hrs behind the wheel of OTR (over the road) training. You should expect to be on the road 4-6 weeks.

    If you need to attend the Swift Academy to get your CDL, add another 3 weeks.
     
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    sammycat "Oldest Hijackerette"

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    Hey Fireball Welcome to TTR! Great place! This thread has lots of info as does Openroadguys other thread and Chralbs thread under Watkins Shepard!