I need some advice about US Xpress - Truckers' Trucking Forum

Justlivin · **^ Top** #1 07.01.2006

HI Everyone, I've been reading postings at this forum for awhile now, and decided to join. I'm going to be finishing CDL school soon to get my CDL A. I've had my CDL B for awhile, and decided to go all the way and get the A, and wanted to get some advice from you guys.
I have had several offers from Werner, Covenant, US XPress, and Roehl. I'm thinking about going with Roehl, but I was wondering about US Xpress. I haven't read all that much about them and was wondering how they are? I know they have the automatic transmissions and they seem to be an ok company. I respect and value your opinions. I have read many postings and they have given me a lot of knowledge and insight into the trucking world. I appreciate any advice you would have for a newbie. Thanks

Tip · **^ Top** #2 07.01.2006

Go with Roehl or even Crete. I worked for Crete for about a year and liked them. They're not a NASDAQ outfit as far as I know, which is a BIG plus in my humble opinion. I BELIEVE Crete is still privately owned. Compared with a lot of the bigger fish out there, Crete is an awesome company. I've heard Roehl is as well.

US Express screwed me around at an orientation once before deciding not to hire me. That's the only experience I have with them. I wouldn't apply again with USX, but you may go to work for them and be as happy as a pea in a pod. Check them out thoroughly before committing one way or the other.

Good luck.

Justlivin · **^ Top** #3 07.01.2006

Thanks for the advice Tip. I'm going to look into Crete now.

rangerman1 · **^ Top** #4 04.03.2007

I'd stay away from U.S.Express if I were you. This is'nt based on personal experience, but the fact that they use Auto-shift. It SOUNDS nice, but the fact is that most companies out there use standard. Starting out and gaining experience with a standard will mean ya can hire on anywhere. Starting out with an automatic pretty much limits you only to companies that use em. Also driving a manual will give you a much better understanding of the physics behind driving

RoaringDown55 · **^ Top** #5 06.22.2007

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Originally Posted by rangerman1

I'd stay away from U.S.Express if I were you. This is'nt based on personal experience, but the fact that they use Auto-shift. It SOUNDS nice, but the fact is that most companies out there use standard. Starting out and gaining experience with a standard will mean ya can hire on anywhere. Starting out with an automatic pretty much limits you only to companies that use em. Also driving a manual will give you a much better understanding of the physics behind driving

I agree with you that is another thing I don't like about my company the auto shifts are great for heavy traffic but I fear my shifting skills will deteriate. I'm partial to 10s and 13 speeds myself..never drove a 18 would like to try it though...

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