New Driver Questions (Memphis, TN)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sergio De Abreu, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. Sergio De Abreu

    Sergio De Abreu Bobtail Member

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    Hello Everybody, I just got my CDL, I did SWIFT Academy and they have me for orientation next week, but I also Talk to Maverick they are offering me more money for TEMP CONTROL or FLATBED.

    SWIFT 0.37 a mile
    MAVERICK .40 a mile and .42 after 6 months TEMP CONTROL and
    .40 a mile and .46 after 6 months for FLATBED.

    If anybody here run for those company's or have any advice will be very appreciated.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I hit the thank button because I like your avatar,very precious photo.
     
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  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Swift has driver facing cameras and sound monitoring technology inside the truck. Sound monitoring can listen to voices, CB chatter, phone calls, etc.
    The way it's been explained on here is a 3rd party monitors the sounds and anything the camera sees and reports to Swift, anything they feel they need to.
     
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  5. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Question: Can you drive a manual transmission? If you can drive a manual transmission, I would go with Maverick. I believe that Maverick runs all automatics, but I'm not looking at today, I am looking at tomorrow. If you cant drive a manual, going to Maverick will hurt you on your next gig.

    The driver cams are a dealbreaker for me, so I wouldn't go to Swift regardless of pay.
     
  6. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    Triplesix is right, if you're a brand new driver, starting at a company that only runs automatics will be potentially harmful in the future. Swift is an adequate place to start, but I think you can do better. Give ozark motor lines a try, they're HQed right in Memphis.
     
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  7. G.Anthony

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    if i wear my rabbit ears, do i look precious too..???

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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    umm no
     
  9. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    don't you like me anymore..???

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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Poor poor baby.
     
  11. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    THANK YOU....!!!

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