Swift Orientation????

Discussion in 'Swift' started by 530pedalpusher, Feb 23, 2012.

  1. Raven5783

    Raven5783 Bobtail Member

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    On my way to Harrisburg,Pa.on the 27th. I am looking forward to meeting some good people and making new friends. I have been off the road since 2000 and was working in construction since then,but I have not had steady work in the past 3 years.I took a 3 month CDL course from 11/14/11-2/1/12 and I just want to have steady work and hopefully get back to doing something that I have always liked doing and get started right with a good mentor and learn some of the new technology thats been in place since I last drove.Thanks for the chance.
     
  2. Raven5783

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    This will be my first company to drive for since 2000.A big step at 51.Any new advice I would appreciate it.I am ready to get started,never to old to learn!
     
  3. 530pedalpusher

    530pedalpusher Bobtail Member

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    Is 2 duffel bags too much? I have sleeping bag pillow and misc items in One and clothes in other?
     
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    Don't know why those 3 got sent home unless not enough trainers.But if you have to wait hrs or days for anything just wait till you're on your own.Why are you freakout about staying out 6 weeks?You'll have to stay out at least a month once you go solo.But they'll route you home with your first load for much needed hometime.
     
  5. 530pedalpusher

    530pedalpusher Bobtail Member

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    Not freaked out about being out 6 weeks. I didn't want to be sent home after 2.. I will wait and also willing to bus to alternate location if needed...

    Yeah not sure about other guys. Each had a different story.
     
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    I was able to fit all my stuff in a hiking backpack. Come your a soon too be trucker not Madonna lol jk :biggrin_2559:
     
  7. 530pedalpusher

    530pedalpusher Bobtail Member

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    lol, if I bungee the 2 duffles together they should be about same as a hiking backpack...

    I could hear Madonna singing like a virgin, trucking for the very first time....
     
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    jds8710 Light Load Member

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    just tie them together lol. you should be ok. just get on the mentors and tell them look here mother ###### this is my truck now!! lol
     
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    500,000 a year :biggrin_25520:
     
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    I'm thinking better like 750,000.

    Trouble is it will be pennies...