Truck Driving Jobs

Windwalker · #51 07-12-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford390pwr

I too was stationed at Mare Island, but not until 1989/1990. I went to the Marine Security Forces school before I was stationed onboard the USS Nimitz in Bremerton WA.

We wold take the ferry to San Francisco on the weekends. Great night life with some decent clubs!

Years ago, there was a place called "THE AVALON CLUB". Is it still there... Well, might have a different name by now.

Scottt · #52 07-12-2009, 06:06 AM

Why do most Swift trailers you come up behind say "SW" or "IFT" on the back??

Do they teach how to not rip off the doors in their school??

Biscuit Lips · #53 07-12-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottt

Why do most Swift trailers you come up behind say "SW" or "IFT" on the back??

Do they teach how to not rip off the doors in their school??

It is because the Swift truck go so slow, that other trucks literally blow their doors off!

ForcedInduction · #54 07-12-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford390pwr

We are trying to figure out what this thing is. it is bolted onto the tire chain hangar on some of the trucks we are using. Some are newer FL Columbia's, and some are older FLD's. Now, not all of the truck have it, but some do. Can somebody tell me what this is?

I believe that is for the kingpin lock.

SickRick · #55 07-12-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rapatorr

I too just graduated a couple months ago from AREA truck driving school in Santa Clara,CA, unfortunately I can get a job even though I have all my endorsements and a clean record, best of luck to you, I hope you get hired as soon as you graduate.

He's going to SWIFT SCHOOL. That means, as long as he doesn't have anything GLARING thats negative in his background or driving record, and isn't STUPID ENOUGH to drop a dirty urine at orientation (it happens, can't frikkin IMAGINE WHY, but it happens) - he WILL have a job with SWIFT...

Rick

Ford390pwr · #56 07-12-2009, 01:07 PM

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He's going to SWIFT SCHOOL. That means, as long as he doesn't have anything GLARING thats negative in his background or driving record, and isn't STUPID ENOUGH to drop a dirty urine at orientation (it happens, can't frikkin IMAGINE WHY, but it happens) - he WILL have a job with SWIFT...

Rick

I hope you are right, and that is basically what the recruiter said too. I have not heard of anyone that finished the school and was not hired for any reason other than the drug test, so I am fairly confident that I will have a job when I graduate.

Ford390pwr · #57 07-12-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottt

Why do most Swift trailers you come up behind say "SW" or "IFT" on the back??

Do they teach how to not rip off the doors in their school??

They actually did touch on this in class! The instructors were talking about preventable incidents and it was said that crunching a trailer door was one of the most popular reasons to be let go for a preventable. She said to always carry extra bungees for the trailer doors because the hook, and chain do not hold the door very secure.

Ford390pwr · #58 07-12-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rapatorr

I too just graduated a couple months ago from AREA truck driving school in Santa Clara,CA, unfortunately I can get a job even though I have all my endorsements and a clean record, best of luck to you, I hope you get hired as soon as you graduate.

Good luck on your job search. That really sucks to spend all that time and money on school and not be able to get on with a carrier. Just hang in there! I know Swift is still accepting newbie drivers, they just aren't looking for any experienced drivers right now.

I have talked to a few other recent CDL school grads that are waiting about 4-6 weeks to get into a Swift orientation class. Most of these guys are on the East coast though. They may need more drivers over there than they do in California.

Ford390pwr · #59 07-12-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

I believe that is for the kingpin lock.

So do you think that is used for adjusting the kingpin lock jaws?

Kevin0915 · #60 07-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottt

Why do most Swift trailers you come up behind say "SW" or "IFT" on the back??

Do they teach how to not rip off the doors in their school??

and maybe a driver opened a door in high wind, and sprung a couple hinges, so they replaced them, hence the "SW" or "IFT" trailers.