thinking about usxpress

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Wade73, Aug 16, 2014.

  1. Wade73

    Wade73 Light Load Member

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    48 cents sounds good to me. Is that with no experience?

    My brother will probably get his cdl in october. It looks like I will get mine in december.
     
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  3. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    It's 48 cpm with no experience. You'll go to the Markham, IL terminal for orientation then with a trainer for 150 hours then 8 weeks of teaming at 32 cpm then after the 8 weeks 48 cpm.
     
  4. Wade73

    Wade73 Light Load Member

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    Ok got it! Thanks for all the information.
     
  5. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    also make sure you BOTH get has-mat AND tanker

    the reason is that (unless it has changed) no has-mat teams make .04 cpm less (.44cpm not .48cpm)
    usx doesn't pull tankers BUT because of a change in the fmcsa rules some loads now require tanker.....
     
  6. Wade73

    Wade73 Light Load Member

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    Ok thanks flood! So is usxpress decent to work for? How do they treat their drivers. Are most dm's and fm's decent people?
     
  7. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    we were happy with them as company drivers for 7 years..! we were happy enough that when we got our own truck we leased it on with them...... will you be happy with them...? can't say

    ALL companies have both good and bad.... what I can live with you can't and what is ok for you will make me quit... it's just the way it is.... no one company is good for everyone...!

    I've had good and bad FM's.... I've had ones I loved that other drivers hated..... it's just the way people are.... over all most are good..... but it may take time for you to get a fm that you click with....
     
  8. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

    Just remember, in a team operation, there is no other house or room to go to if you get into a dustup with your brother. Long hours and long days can wear on any relationship.
     
  9. Wade73

    Wade73 Light Load Member

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    Good point. Very good point. I'm thinking eventually we will go solo. That would be my preference actually. Think it makes sense to team for first year. Help eachother out. Moral support. I will not team with someone I dont know other than for the training period.
     
  10. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

    Sounds like you have your head screwed on right. Having another driver that you know and trust in the other seat is a great way to learn and improve. Just stick with your first job for 12 full months. After that, you'll be much more attractive to other companies and can make decisions on which way to go. Besides, having a support system while you learn will make it easier, occasional familial arguments notwithstanding.
     
  11. Wade73

    Wade73 Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated. Do you drive for usx? If so, what are the pros and cons?
     
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