Old School lays out all out:
Here's another big revelation for you - when Swift hands you the keys to your very own rig, you are going to still be having these same thoughts of "Man, I am just not ready for this!"
Sooo True! After five weeks with my mentor, I got keys to my very own truck! And a dispatch from Memphis (where I was) to Baton Rouge! Big Time!
Headed to the shipper. Pulled up to the guard shack. "Drop your empty in that row, then get trailer 085467. I'll hand you your bills when you get back here."
Went over to the empties row. Ahhh! 45° alley dock! By myself! I survived, and after a few days I was able to do most trucker things by myself. You'll get there, too!
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
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I am so happy that I found this site. I read all of the comments today and felt much better. Today I had a talk with the director and got everything settled out. Feel very positive and will test this next Thursday. I also got the really good instructors to help me out all day and will be staying after tomorrow to practice my pre trip and downshifting. I am very excited work with Swift and was very impressed with their professionalism through this whole situation.