Swift - Syracuse, NY

Was a 400 series Volvo. Has low milage, but designed for little people. The ergonomics Suck! I can't see the fender mirror due to the window pilar being in the way. I can't put the seat bAck far enough to be comfortable and it rides like crap compared to the International Pro Series I was driving. Big guy needs big truck. If you can't be comfortable you will get fatigued quickly. Without cruise, I get cramps in my right foot on the go pedal. I am waiting for a load as I type to make my way back to Syracuse to dump this pig. All in all it's a well built truck; very quiet and nice panel layout for controls. lacks the controls on the steering wheel (cruise, interupt for markers, stereo)
The 780 dual bunk might be a better fit. Otherwise I will take anything else as long as the seat goes back far enough.
Brent

 

400 series volvo wow thats on the older side... well good luck in getting a "bigger" truck

 

Just got a call from my recruiter to make sure everything is set for the 6th

 

got moved up recruiter moved me up to the 6th

 

U guys got lucky. I'm still on for the 20th

 

I have a question for Bill.
Do you feel you will be able to be properly trained while on a dedicated run?
I ask this because after training you will go OTR. It may be for a limited time and then you get lucky and get on a dedicated, or it may be for six months.
If you have not drivin the rockeys or any other large mountian chain then you will not be ready for them when you get a load out there.
Most companys, and I thought swift as well. Have rules set up where you need to run at least 2 major passes while in training. Both up and down. To show that you can control the truck safely, and to learn how too.
There is not a hill in the east that will teach you the skills you need. A few in WV are close. But none in the North east. This is why most companys will not train new drivers on a regional run.

 

I can agree with CD , sure some the mountains in PA or WV come close but nothing like the 10,000plus ft elevations in the rockies. BUt hey its all very nice scenery anyways

 

i got a bus out of manchester, only problem i forgot to ask witch bus company. any one know witch bus company out of manchester nh.