Need experience, just received my CDL in AZ

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  1. beachin

    beachin Light Load Member

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    If he gets another job and quits Swift doesn't own him. It's a free country usa and all.
     
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    No I did not say anything like that. Its pretty obvious that its a big deal. Once again. We're all adults here. I'm not assuming anything so please don't infer that.
     
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    Six of one half dozen of the other it would be interesting to know how many drivers that have 5 or more years and have successfully climbed the ladder how many were worried about making alot of money the first 2 years.I fear when your new if your not focused your not going to make it
     
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    Also he has experience. He drove for two years years ago and he's driven for about 100 hours and licensed. If I thought he knew what he was doing and was ready to hit the road I wouldn't have pisted the question. This is a waste of time. If anyone else has specific questions or is interested please pm.
     
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    I think everything I have read and written in here has been a waste of time and that's the point I can't go anywhere for 10 hours.
     
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    Well obviously. Who said he's not focused. You spend so much time saying everyone won't make it. Hes done it before. Grow up. We aren't 2 year olds. We have no unrealistic expectations and have not once asked snyone whether or not they thought this was the right career move. Thats already been decided.
     
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    Im saying he isnt focused sou ds like a cluster #### to me Im a state certified heavy equipment operator I work in the oilfields some county work but every couple years I have to get back in the truck for a year or my cdl goes to #### I drive dump trucks water trucks but if you want to drive big rigs you cant sit out of the truck for to many years I have been jumping back and forth for many years. Your not 2 years old but for whatever reason your starting at the bottom again and for swift but your leaving swift sounds solid good luck. 2 years experience several years ago and a couple hundred hours recently means your 5 years and a perfect record away from getting the keys to my truck .I don't mean to come off like a dick but you have a long way to.go.
     
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    I think by the time you find someone willing to give you a shot...then go through the application process.... then go through orientation.... then wait for THAT company to provide you with a trainer.....you could have and should have been miles, and miles, and miles down the road with Swift.
    My answer stands: SWIFT
     
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    Thank you white dog I think I'm coming off like an ### and all I'm saying is if your new or if your experienced but starting over what is a month waiting for trainer you are worth nothing to nobody so relax and put your time in focus on not crashing instead. I can't imagine ever letting my cdl become obsolete where I had to start over it was alot of work and I'm proud of it I love operating equipment but I will always keep my cdl in the top hiring bracket. I just don't get it
     
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    Has a mentor.
     
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    So...let's see if I got this straight: Tuesday, beachin was so impatient when his sponsor, school, and employer (all the same company) told him he had to wait for a Trainer; that he turned to the world wide web to look for a different job. And the very next day (Wednesday), they had one for him?

    LOL! You dream chasing rookies BETTER start figuring out how to embrace a little patience. The first time you have to wait more than 2 or 4 hours for your next dispatch you will be looking to jump ship.
     
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