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The start of my first year with Swift.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sheriff1/6, Jan 1, 2013.

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  1. Jan 29, 2013 #271
    Mrh2008

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    Pulling a 48' reefer tonight, last night was a 26' pup... just thought id thro that out there. A 26' pup sure does look goofy on a 25' long t660!

    I do however LOVE pulling this reefer!!!
     
    Mrh2008, Jan 29, 2013
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  3. Jan 30, 2013 #272
    Sheriff1/6

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    Sheriff1/6, Jan 30, 2013
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  4. Jan 30, 2013 #273
    Mrh2008

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    What's a pretrip?

    :biggrin_25513:
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2013 #274
    Sheriff1/6

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    So this is my last night at home before I go back out. They changed the pickup time on my load and cut five hours out of the time I had to make the trip. Of course they added two on the delivery side. I'm guessing it's enough to make Reno. Hope the roads aren't bad.

    On another note and completely off topic. I was able to get my CNC milling machine up and running today. To me it's a big deal. I hope the next trip home will let me start setting it up to start machining AR15 lower receivers. All it takes is money to get started.
     
    Sheriff1/6, Jan 31, 2013
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  7. Jan 31, 2013 #275
    Mrh2008

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    My Dad was a CNC Machinist! Aerospace parts. 35 years at it, and he'd bet that no one could do his job as good as he could.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2013 #276
    Sheriff1/6

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    I'm sure he's right. Does he do any programming on the side still?
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2013 #277
    Mrh2008

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    He doesn't do much of anything except sit on top of the gun safe in the office now. Passed away in 2011. He did the programming for the parts he needed to run and wound "help" the engineers doimg the programming for the other guys at the shop.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2013 #278
    Sheriff1/6

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    I'm sorry to hear it. Mine does the same thing. He's still good to talk to but doesn't say much back.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2013 #279
    Sillen

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    I havn't started school yet but from what I read and understand, a "Pre-Trip" is a procedure you use on your truck BEFORE you leave out on a job. You pretty much check all safety euipment, The truck itself to make sure everything is in order so you don't get no "Oh ####" moments while out.
    I also think there is a checklist you can use provided by the company and you have to log it also in your Log. :)

    Hope I am right.

    Anyone else want to chime in please?

    thanks
     
    Sillen, Jan 31, 2013
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  12. Jan 31, 2013 #280
    Long Haul 79

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    He was being sarcastic, thats why the head was shaking in disapproval. You'll learn driver :)
     
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