Newbie training for swift

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by shonda22, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Splhgh

    Splhgh Bobtail Member

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    There is a lot of BS on the CB I don't care to listen to either, however a CB can be a useful tool in a lot of situations. When I don't care to listen to the super truckers argue or berate each other I simply turn it off.
     
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  3. rswinnerton

    rswinnerton Light Load Member

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    There are also several shippers and recievers that will call you on the CB with your door assingment. If you don't have a CB, you have to hang out in their dirty waiting room instead of your nice warm truck.
     
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  4. lost-in-montana

    lost-in-montana Light Load Member

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    im not worried about a cb.
     
  5. brinkj23

    brinkj23 "Asphalt Cowboy"

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    I would suggest atleast everyone get a small cheapo cb because some shippers you have to have a cb or its a huge friggin hassle, an also is a nice tool to have when trying to back into a tight spot in a truckstop alot of people will holler if you're about to hit someone or something. But atleast get a cheapo you dont have to get a jacked up one...
     
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  6. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    Swift is out of the car haul business,....Damage claims eat them up,..Not saying they had bad drivers,..but auto hauling is a very specialized thing.
     
  7. rswinnerton

    rswinnerton Light Load Member

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    Cheapie CB - $45
    Cheapie Antenna - $39
    Mounting - 15 minutes

    Finding out about that traffic tie-up before the next exit - Priceless
     
  8. kawategra98

    kawategra98 Light Load Member

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    here, here russy !
     
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