Your absolutely correct about the computer skills. I was actually working on developing a website for a client of mine so I didn't have time. I own my own web design business that makes about $500 to $800/mo. I just started it about a year ago. I definitely have the basics down LOL
Sounds like your doing great to me. If I had the money (or the good credit) needed I would have done the same thing and paid for my own training.
Well I guess you could read my post like that. Most of the drivers I know are happy with their job but with any job there are as many negatives as positives. The Swift drivers I know are happy for the most part.
If its really going to be hell then I'll look at other options, but Swift is the only option on the table for me right now.
I have a feeling that your going to be a great truck driver. You have taken the time to do research and make good decisions.
I will agree with you that Swift is NOT the trucking school/company of choice, but for me and others it may be the only option.
Just remember every company has dream stories and horror stories. For some people Swift may be a perfect fit (LOL) and for others it might be a nightmare from day one. I just hope I'm at least somewhere in between.
I have had 2 minor not at fault accidents and 2 citations (non accident related) in the past 3 years so my options are limited.
Swift training school any one out here been there.
Discussion in 'Swift' started by my2girls, Sep 29, 2007.
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1. You are 30 years old and everything you own fits in your brothers garage?
(actually that makes me feel old....... got married at 18...... my youngest is going off to college......)
2. Rent for $200.......... don't try living in California!
3. Before you call me "buddy" again, click on my name and profile......... you never know, it might even give you more to complain about....
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Mira Loma, California
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Whats with the pissing contest?
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Earthquakes, fires, mud slides, more laws than all the other states combined.... rolling black outs, no good supply of water... must I continue??...lol
I might be able to get a 5x5 storage unit in CA for $200 (only to have some natural disaster wipe out all I own)...
There is plenty to do in CA thats for sure but I have never visited. I'm sure there is more to it than natural disasters and the Terminator for Governor.
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i bet in 6 months, reality will slap him in the face and he'll go home with his tail between his legs.
when i went to cdl school 8 years ago, of the 12 people in my class, i'm the only one still driving. (we had several "mr. know-it all" type guys like storyteller")
i'm not gonna tell you swift was a great place to start, but you seem resigned to make something of it, so, keep your nose clean, jump through all the hoops they put out for you and in a year or two you can shop around for a better job. good luck man -
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Whoops, I guess I should have finished reading before I posted. Anyway, Kevin, you have the right attitude and you have checked into things so your future is up to you, and a little luck. You are right, if your options are limited then sometimes you just have to suck it up and do things the hard way. It might not be the way that someone else would, but it is your way and you will find a way to make it work. Good luck to you, and you are right, many people do find success at Swift. Keep your nose clean and your eye on the goal.
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Most of my posts begin with the comment that I am a wannabe/newbie/student....... I would never pretend to be something I wasn't.......... but a bad company is a bad company.....
As for deciding it's not for me........ just might happen...... but hey, as far as I can see..... trying something and not liking it sure beats wondering what would have happened............ if..............
Plus........ I have never regretted any adventure that allowed me to play in the boys sandbox.........
Sometimes you do just have to do what you have to do.............
I really wasn't looking, but I did just see this post...........
I believe Kevin was looking for people "speaking from experience?".....
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-from-the-road/42758-1st-week-with-swift.html
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