DangerousDan
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HMMM!,U know what that means?
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Road Dust
Takes a little sunshine
I heard that message came over the qualcomm a couple days ago. Might have been just that specific terminal. I would think that if a driver has not been inclined to get out and look before the request was sent, then they would simply just type in the word and start backing. Who would know, lol.
theiglookid
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I have run across other Swift drivers who get messages that I don't get. I personally think that alot of their policies ae in place for those who don't have a clue about what they are doing out here. IE: Talking on the phone while driving, turning in your truck for more than 4 days of home time, etc... If you are moving the freight and not tearing up the equipment, I don't think they will say anything to you. They are mostly directed to those who decline loads, drag their feet across the country getting 1200 or so miles a week, blowing out their PTA so they don't have to drive at night and so on. But this is just my opinion.
patriciajnsn
Steering Wheel Holder
Don't hold your breath on that one.Just because you have'nt received that message could mean the dispatchers are required to send it to their drivers and just have'nt got to you yet.
theiglookid
Well-Known Member
If this is the case, the dispatchers are really behind. The last time someone told me they had a message that I didn't get was back in January. Everyone that I know that runs out of the Greer terminal has gotten the same message that I have. In fact we call each other to see who is sitting so we can find out what the message is.
patriciajnsn
Steering Wheel Holder
Well then maybe the ones that are accident prone are required tro send that message.Hope it's working.
theiglookid
Well-Known Member
I sit corrected. I got a reminder message today about the G.O.A.L. thing. I told my DM if I remember I would send it in. I just backed twice without sending it. I guess that makes me a bad boy.
bigyellowpete
Town Bike
Bad boy.
theiglookid
Well-Known Member
To add to this, I recieved another message today that we are now supposed to blow the city horn when we are beginning to back up and blow it every few seconds as we back up. I am now looking for the crayons and coloring book inside my cab. They have to be in here somewhere.
cajuntrucker59
Well Known Smart Azz
How the phuck are you supposed to send messages, blow horns and back up at the same time? Shit, aint nobody that talented!
Road Dust
Takes a little sunshine
That was my thought, if they don't trust you to back their trucks, why the heck are they hiring you in the first place, especially if you are a Swift graduate, lol.
Road Dust
Takes a little sunshine
And they say newbies don't get any training.
theiglookid
Well-Known Member
I told my DM that I stopped backing and now they bring to dock to me. I just pull up and presto, the building starts moving.
lmao and what they say 
. i told em i wanted to relocate and the recruter was totaly stumped lol
. i told em i wanted to relocate and the recruter was totaly stumped lol
theiglookid
Well-Known Member
They asked me the other day when I stopped in the Greer terminal if I was typing in G.O.A.L. and blowing my horn while I backed up. I told them no. They asked why and I told them I was a professional driver and professional drivers don't back over shit. If we can't see what's behind us or are not sure we get out to look. It's only common sense. I told them that applies to other drivers who back into poles and signs and other trucks. The last thing I want to be doing is explaining why I backed into a pole. I'd rather be running down the road making $$$$$$$$$$$$.
theiglookid
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I got on in Memphis the other week. I'm still getting used to it. So far the only thing it's done for me is make my truck go from 60 mph to 63 mph. Other than that, the jury's still out. We're supposed to switch over to e-logs on the 12th. I'm interested to see how that works.
Road Dust
Takes a little sunshine
Every mile helps, lol. So, are they going to require an e-logs for dummies class, or just figure it out as you go deal?
Rigjockey
In Gord we trust!
Other drivers that were taught right will get out and help another driver back in.I don't see that much now days.
Alright so I am what you may call new to all of this. I am thinking about getting into trucking and choosing Swift as my "Starter" Company... I have read good and bad about all of the companies out there, and I feel this one is the least bad of all.... So my question is to any truckers who are currently employeed with Swift. I am wondering if there are any lay-offs or if there is a hiring freeze or anything, due to the price of fuel, and if you are able to get the miles to pay the bills (2500-3000) a week?? So if anybody has any insight to this I would greatly appreciate any information. I know companies may say there are no problems, but just wondering from some of the truckers out there if you are still getting the miles. Thanks
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