The start of my first year with Swift.

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

  1. Long Haul 79

    Long Haul 79 Light Load Member

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    And that scenario right there is one reason I stuck to hauling refer freight or flatbed.
     
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  3. secorp

    secorp Medium Load Member

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    Wow, that four days the Sheriff had off went by fast. Take heart Sheriff Puxatony Phil saw his shadow today so early spring.
     
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  4. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    Hang in there Sheriff, there will be better days ahead.
     
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  5. ShamrockSalono

    ShamrockSalono Light Load Member

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    A female?! :biggrin_25524: lol. Not sure of any practice test for that part. Good luck with the rest, you will do fine.
     
  6. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    How is reefer any better?
     
  7. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Shut down in cheyenne! 45 mph crosswinds and im empty. No thankyou!

    What kinda trouble do you have planned for the day, Sheriff?
     
  8. Sheriff1/6

    Sheriff1/6 Medium Load Member

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    You say that like it's a forgone conclusion that my day will not be a good one...lol

    I'm sitting, waiting for a load. Trapped behind the Winco I delivered to last night. No reason to move the truck and start my clock so here I sit. I was fortunate enough to park in the driving range of a local truck driving school so that's been nice..lol I offered to idle out of the way but they seem to doing fine with what room I left them. NO, there were no signs.

    Come on Mrh2008, don't be such a sissy...push on. What's the worst that can happen???? Yes, I've seen the news stories.

    Stay safe.
     
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  9. UncleMeano

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    Hey Sheriff, thanks for the realistic blogging man. I am 49 years old and have been considering trucking for a good while. I really appreciate your unbiased recaps of your experiences. I am going down to AIT monday morning to check out their program..they train for swift and a few others. For any other unemployed vets out there ....VRAP has approved trucking as an option for the retraining program. Keep it coming Sheriff and thanks for keepin' it real.

    Peewee
     
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  10. bulldog cowboy

    bulldog cowboy Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your honest and revealing post sheriff. I am also considering getting on with swift and these post have been very informative and entertaining. Hope you keep posting. I look forward to hearing more. Maybe I can add some of my solo experiences to your post and keep you entertained as well. Be safe.
     
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  11. Mrh2008

    Mrh2008 Road Train Member

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    Bulldog, if I may ask, with 22 years of experience why would you go with SWIFT!?
     
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