Thinking aobut becomming Mentor, some ????

Discussion in 'Swift' started by blsqueak, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Yes, that is right. I think that I am getting senile in my old age. I have some questions for those that are on here, and especially any other L/O's that are doing this.

    For the L/O, is it worth it?

    Where would I have to attend class, like my terminal or any terminal.

    Blue, if you are working and not on your back on some sidewalk in Vegas, what actually is Super Solo.

    I am thinking about this, but wait until after my hometime on the 5th of November. Plus also would like to get a student out of Cols around the XMAS time since I will be home for the holidays, and if he/she is out of that area, then instead of a hotel, they can be with their family.

    As far as hotel, I know that SWIFT pays for the company drivers. What about us L/O.

    Well enough for now.
     
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  3. fr8monkey

    fr8monkey Road Train Member

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    WOW!!!!AND WHY!!!,I think u need to see the dr.....
     
  4. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Said that I was getting senile. Just something that has been on my mind the past few days, and if I get a choice of who I put on this truck, then okay. Not putting somebody on this truck that I do not feel comfortable with, and they have to like FOX.
     
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  5. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    If you can handle teaching the newbies, more power to you, especially since you have some miles under your tires. I know I wouldn't be able to do it, but it needs to be done by someone. Can't really answer any of your questions, but just wanted to offer some positive feedback on your thinking!
     
  6. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    FR8, and just because of that Dr. remark, I am calling C in PHX. Telling here where you are at. So there. Neener Neener
     
  7. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Thanks, and another reason that I waited awhile. I want to be the one to break the new truck in, not some newbie breaking it. As long as I have a choice of who I place on this truck, then we will see.
     
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  8. bluebonn

    bluebonn Road Train Member

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    Yes you have to take class.. It's a day and a half for the class. SuperSolo is where you run the truck almost team. About 800 miles a day or from 7am until about 2am in the morning. Then you shut truck down for a few hours. You can train better and for me it's safer.
     
  9. fr8monkey

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    ...hahaha...u out of luck she dont do dm work anymore....so there!...lol
     
  10. blsqueak

    blsqueak Road Train Member

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    Darn, so who did you get stuck with..

    Blue, thanks. Are you actually working??

    Now where will I have to take the class, home terminal or my choosing.
     
  11. Dagger

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    My mentor was a L/O. It had never occurred to him that newbies might have some trouble shifting at first. He kept yelling about his clutch but he didn't do anything to help. He wouldn't let me back into any space he thought was tight, he didn't want his truck scratched. He was more worried about his truck and his money than he was about training. I finished my hours in just over 4 weeks without learning much of anything and had to learn it on my own when I went solo. The weird part was that he had us teaming with him in the bunk right away. He was so worried about his truck yet he trusted me on the highways all night by myself.

    Newbies can be rough on the equipment but if you work with them, most improve quickly. Just remember - Yelling is not teaching.
     
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