Scared Newbie Student Driver

Hi Phatdaddy. I drove for Swift in 03. It was different back then. I am 47 too. It did not work for me back them because I did not have the support back then from my wife. So make sure you get that. It is a different world out as a truck driver.

 

It's human nature it seems, to post negative. Swift is the nations largest carrier if I'm not mistaken. So it's natural you'll read more about them here. Remember there's always two sides to every story and unfortunately you're only getting one side. Don't give those posts a ton of credence. Remember, for every negative there's positives....exponentially.

 

Not picking on PJSnickers, but I didn't think it was rough when I started in 1991 and I didn't want to quit. It is what it is. There are no guarantees. There's just a learning curve and how you approach it: you can whine, you can poor-mouth, you can let your trainer's personality affect your world-view. Or . . . you can learn all you can about the job and about the industry, practice backing until you don't have to practice anymore, and build your own level of self-confidence and professional competence. It's up to you. Just be open-minded. BTW, I started when I was 45. Cheers, BOL, and safe trip.

 

Its going to be the same from Swift, when you get your first paycheck, You`ll get ..............

Had to have fun with that Phatdaddy. You are a carpenter? In the future, YOU WILL do fine. Any chance someone needs work on there home, Do it.
Then maybe moma will do a lot more of your post above.

 

Im 46 and in week 2 of school at Stevens. Its a big change but Im up for the challenge!

Dont worry about the negativity. If you keep a good attitude and show them that you are willing to work, Im sure that you will be just fine!

Good luck!

 

Oh yeah, you have a good twisted sense of humor, you are going to do WELL in trucking!


(BTW, Playgirl gave me the last centerfold spot, sorry bout that. I was um... Mr ummm..... well, I'll remember the month later and tell you)

Serially though.....

You aren't going to earn a lot of money at Swift, but you'll earn money nonetheless. When you get proficient at the job, and have learned to ignore the slime on the CB at a truck stop and the smell from the guy standing in front of you inside of the truck stop, you should have about 6 months under your belt. If you need to earn more money at that point, then start looking CAREFULLY at other companies, and research out the wazoo about one you are interested in. I suggest talking to their drivers directly AND browsing this forum to find real drivers experiences.

All the way!!

 

Not at all, her family had a lot to do with it too . Imagine living next door to your inlaws for 17 years, working for them the first 13

But anywho...making my list tonight of stuff to get for school and getting the stuff and packing tomorrow. Going camping friday for one last weekend of fishing and relaxation then hopping on my bike for the 400mi ride to IN. I can barely get to sleep lol.

 

Sounds about the same here, but 45 and looking at starting a new career with swift.
although i'm having trouble getting any repsonce, which is odd.
But my current job has a little while.

Honestly i think i'm cut out for the job, i hate people, well not realy , but cant stand crowds, would rather be doing my own thing working and enjoying things around me, than in a crowd, I think once things get going, i will find it very enjoyable.
i've lived in many states, and visited almost all of them, but there is so much more to see.
I want to provide more for my family than the dead end 11 a hour job with no chance of doing any better. They deserve better, and as the kids get older they are going to require more cash to keep them up with everyone else.

I've read the stories about swift, but from what i've taken from it, you get out of it what you put in it.
May not work, but worth the try, after all in life all we have to worry about is regret.
Maby i'll see you on the road soon.

 

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Drama? Who said DRAMA?!?


Well,
HERE I AM!!

 

Remember one important thing. Just like the military you will get out of this what you put into it. if drive a load and stop your paycheck will suck but if you take a load and then another load and another you will see the gains from it. remember if the truck ain't rollin you ain't gettin paid.