New driver/student guidance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by backendchild123, Sep 13, 2024.

  1. Chinatown

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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Agree with Chinatown, above -- start out pulling dry van with Swift.

    If you find there you can stick with it -- Swift also offers refrigerated, flat bed, heavy haul, & intermodal freight types....for you to maybe try out, later -- & you wouldn't need to go through the usual hassles of changing over to a different carrier! :D :thumbup:

    -- L
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    Swift has a terminal in Edwardsville, KS. I know that's not important to you since you plan to stay on the road.
     
  5. Chinatown

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  6. Ridgeline

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    Stop, not to be an *****, the problem is you've already gone through 3 jobs because you can't deal with trainers, trainers/companies are not going to change for you, this industry has too many drivers so if you have been through three, you may not like the others.

    I assume you are under professional care, if not start there. If I was you, I would look at local work and a place to sleep that is consistent so you can get the right care.
     
  7. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Correct. Stoicism would teach you that you have no control over the trainers, only how you deal with them. If you can’t deal, the problem is you. Remember the definition of insanity? Either change your game plan or continue to fail.
     
  8. TX2Day

    TX2Day Medium Load Member

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    Metro Express runs pretty hard for a new driver.
     
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  9. backendchild123

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    my DOT medical card was put on hold for the depression. my question is are there any companies that will use current dot card? it’s good for a year
     
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