Profile For Jim F.

I had no idea backing would kick my butt sooo bad. Heck, I'm 58yrs old and this has humbled me big time. I've backed trailers utility,boats etc. all my life. This has humbled me beyond belief. Straight line is fine but get me offset or 90 deg and I crumble. Actually got yelled at and then I really fell apart after that I couldn't think for shat. So needless to say backing is all iv'e dreamed about. It's my first day off so I can go through these maneuvers in my head. I think I've made some headway and can't wait to apply my brain on the range tomorrow.

I'm just whining

Jmart

Man I am so sorry. I love my dogs too, so I feel your pain as only a pet lover can.

Good for you man. Go Get'em. I'm in my first week with SWIFT academy. Offset backing chose to humble me today. I'll get it. Folks weren't kidding when they say school is a rough ride. I got this though. Had quite a few folks ask me how I new allot of this stuff already. I of coarse sent them here.

Please keep us informed.

Bryan, my excitement hit home today. Today was my first day at SWIFT Lewiston, ID. It was just like everyone on here said it would be. Bunch of folks left without even doing the drug test when they found out SWIFT officially started their hair test today. It was kind of funny really. So yes they do both for those who are wondering. I'm in a special situation because i'm on vacation from my other job. So if SWIFT doesn't want me I still have my old job to fall back on. I don't know if I'll do the diary or not because I think it's been pretty well established what to expect thanks to this site.

Good luck to you

Robot

Curt, I have almost the same exact scenario. Mine was 40yrs ago. They sent me a form and wanted dates. Told them I have no idea. My memory isn't that good. I start with SWIFT on the 2nd.

I'll let ya know, I start on the 2nd

I think a "rule of thumb" should be if ya have to ask wait six months.

Oh dude now that's funny.

If your concern is lack of hair on your head, check with them. CFI was able to take it from anywhere else as long as they could get enough. I had them shave my back and a stripe accross my chest. It grows back.

And a very Merry Christmas to you all.

What a fantastic story of hope. Looks like the true meaning of Christmas has been watching out for you.

Think MONEY. Congrats on the upgrade. Cool Christmas present.

So I finished my time OTR with a trainer yesterday. I got the opportunity to meet two great trainers and both told me I was doing great! The only reason I drove the second trainers truck was because he had a load delivering in Clarksville, TN which is where I reside and I needed to be home for Christmas. So we met up with him and i swapped trucks and trainers. I got a call today saying my truck will be ready Wednesday next week. I can't wait, super excited!

Now to my question, what have you done to remind yourself to change your duty status on the QC? I struggled with this nearly the whole time I was with my trainer. I plan on using post its to help remind myself, but I am looking for any tips or tricks that you may have used. Thanks