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Swift - Syracuse, NY

Discussion in 'Swift' started by bill122250, Jul 5, 2009.

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  1. Dec 10, 2009 #221
    bill122250

    bill122250 Medium Load Member

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    Brent

    I am still doing dedicated Target. It may end after the holidays, but I am hoping to be asked to stay. It 99.5% drop and hook. If it is a live unload I give the store the paperwork and tell them to wake me up when thewy are done.

    I get about 2400 miles a week. I made it on accelarated pay in less than 3 weeks. This means a trip goes on my pay as soon as I send in my e-call. I am running mostly to a storre that is 7 miles from home. I can go home for the night if I want as long as I make my pick up time the next day. With the holidays there is not much time off. I have been at home and gotten a call at 8:00am to go back and do a trip.

    Getting real good a backing with the account. I do at least 2 drop and hooks a day. The real good part is I get paid at the account rate not the otr rate.

    I run out of the same place, we have a satilite treminal at the dc, it's off exit 16 on I87. I talk with my DM every day. In person, not on qc. I deliver in malls and shopping centers. Black Friday was a trip, I did a trip from NY to Millbury MA, returned to NY and took a load to the Bronx. Slept at the 1st service plaza I came to because I was running out of hours.

    Good luck granite, be safe out there, you don't haul anything worth getting hurt over.

    Got to drive in the snow a couple of times. It really brings out the stupid in people, doesn't it.

    Be safe guys, and keep in touch
     
    bill122250, Dec 10, 2009
    bill122250, Dec 10, 2009
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  3. Dec 10, 2009 #222
    rmarierii

    rmarierii Light Load Member

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    Well gentlemen I know its been awhile since i posted so heres an update. tested out today on the ice rink here at the term. lots of fun there.lol... the last 6weeks were a blur been everywhere from Maine to California. Had a great trainer(mentor) we got along great and had fun in Vegas for 3 days.Was issued an International ProStar today, year and half old and it is nice. thinking this will be mine for awhile. Keep it safe boys and Bill your 100% right aint no frieght worth your life :)
     
    rmarierii, Dec 10, 2009
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  4. Dec 14, 2009 #223
    GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    currently in albuquerque nm, going to be heading for houston.
    when does the pay start to pick up, .25 a mile isn't helping very much considering the 3 months of unemployment i had.
     
    GraniteState, Dec 14, 2009
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  5. Dec 14, 2009 #224
    bill122250

    bill122250 Medium Load Member

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    Granite

    You get 4cpm 4 months after solo date
     
    bill122250, Dec 14, 2009
    bill122250, Dec 14, 2009
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  7. Dec 14, 2009 #225
    GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    thanks bill

    one more question, i'm finding it hard to send mail while on the road. do truck stops have mail boxes? all i've seen so far are ups and fed ex boxes.
    i like sending an occasional post card back home, got one now from o.k.c that i haven't been able to mail
     
    GraniteState, Dec 14, 2009
    GraniteState, Dec 14, 2009
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  8. Dec 14, 2009 #226
    bill122250

    bill122250 Medium Load Member

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    I don't know how to mail while on the road. All I ever see are the same Pilots. NaNa might be able to give you an answer.
     
    bill122250, Dec 14, 2009
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  9. Dec 16, 2009 #227
    bSanders

    bSanders Bobtail Member

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    Anyone know much about the Swift training school at Memphis?
     
    bSanders, Dec 16, 2009
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  10. Dec 16, 2009 #228
    bSanders

    bSanders Bobtail Member

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    The local Pilot here has a snail mail box behind the fuel desk/ register. Just have to ask them and they will mail it. Might try this at other places.
     
    bSanders, Dec 16, 2009
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  11. Dec 20, 2009 #229
    SprkPlug62

    SprkPlug62 Bobtail Member

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    bill,ford & Nana
    hope btwn you all can help me...moved up from Fla.2.5 yrs ago.bill,I'm from beantown. I bought a house in western NC.,does anyone know about Swift Flatbed out here? Have CDL-A,haven't driven in yrs......"96",is there a chance for me? I wont bull #%*P ya's I had a DUI in "94&96", but since I have gotten over my issues and been straight for 13+yrs,raised 3 children(young adults now) I'm looking to fall back on my CDL and make it work for me.I drove flatbed for heavy equipment in fla.But I'm willing to start fresh if I must...would appreciate any help you could advise me of,willing to learn and do 48.What would you do.....besides the screw-ups!
     
    SprkPlug62, Dec 20, 2009
    SprkPlug62, Dec 20, 2009
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  12. Dec 20, 2009 #230
    Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    I have no idea about flatbedding out there. I would think your best option is to get on the phone and call the recruiters. Talk to them and ask about the DUIs. Do NOT try and hide them. Experience from 13 years ago is going to count as no experience but it'll serve you well on the road. I wish you luck!!
     
    Texas-Nana, Dec 20, 2009
    Texas-Nana, Dec 20, 2009
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