#Upgrade...ah Yeah!
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Congrats and good luck on the first solo run. I am 23 days in and I am having a heck of a time haha! From one Swifty to another, be safe, and have fun!
Also which terminal did you upgrade in?
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Charlie Mac, welcome to d brotherhood of rookie solo drivers, I have 4 months in solo n it feels great, to have ur own rig is really something, feeling like lord n commander of ur every move n decision, be safe out there brother Godbless, ....out
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*Gave me advice & *Darkest hours
Sorry...I'm celebrating tonight before the Greydog ride.
Sounds like a country song.....NO??? Ok maybe just me...CONGRATS BROTHER We wanna see the new pickup when you get it
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*Gave me advice & *Darkest hours
Sorry...I'm celebrating tonight before the Greydog ride.
Congrats! Keep it shiny side up.
Congrats Charlie! I'm in the second week out with my mentor, and I'm learning a lot. What kind of stuff is covered on the written upgrade test? I haven't heard much about it.
WooHoo!
Now the training wheels are off the bicycle - try not to skin your knees too badly! It's about to get REAL.
Congrats Charlie! I'm in the second week out with my mentor, and I'm learning a lot. What kind of stuff is covered on the written upgrade test? I haven't heard much about it.
Not to worry, Lemmy, there's 50 multiple choice questions. Let me put it this way: chances are very good that you'll pass.
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Well, its been an eventful month. Buffalo to Sacramento & everywhere in between. Rockies, Alleghenies, Smokie's & Donner's Pass. Blowouts, shipper delays, 230am parking & countless truck stop showers later... here I am. I passed my written upgrade & road test.
I'm now a full fledged Rookie solo driver! The terminal I upgraded at is (litetally) in the middle of no where, but they are the nicest folks!
Well, I don't mean to drone on. Just wanted to share my success with the group who has been such an integral part or my success!
Thank you everyone who has played a role in my journey and gave me invaluable advice & encouragement in my darkest hours....from the bottom of my heart.
Stay safe.
Shipper:
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.