ok, swift or western express for new guy?

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  1. Lightside

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    I mean to say that it will let you idle at certain temperatures but I haven't started yet and no idea how the system works.
     
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    One of the people in Truck Assignment in Phoenix when we got our new truck last month.
     
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    We have that. The truck will NOT idle between 35 and 68. There is no way to shut off the five minute timer; you need to stomp the brake every five minutes. Pain in the butt when you're on a 34 and the low voltage alarm goes off...
     
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    35 sounds pretty low?
     
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    On Swift Transportation wages it could very well take you three years to save up that kind of money.
     
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    If you saved $62 a week you could have it paid in 18 months
     
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    Sounds like I would try cutting a stick to wedge between the brake and seat. Not sure it would work. But I'd sure try it.
     
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    i started with werner. Decent 6 months starter pack. who cares where you work in the beginning. call all of them and go who ever sets it up first
     
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    ZhenyaP1991, Dec 21, 2015
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    It only "ties you up" for 52 weeks. At that time, your training is paid in full. The next 52 weeks reimburses your training and makes it free.
     
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