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Question for USX Drivers

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Northern Lights, Jan 24, 2014.

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  1. Jan 24, 2014 #1
    Northern Lights

    Northern Lights Light Load Member

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    Would US Xpress be compatible with the things I'm looking for in a carrier?

    I don't need home time like most folks, but on the other hand I need a more comfortable truck.

    I'm pretty flexible, I wouldn't mind buying my own refrigerator but some carriers won't even allow that in company trucks.
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2014 #2
    TruckDuo

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    1. No APU
    2. Allows an invertor up to 1,700 watts
    3. No cam
    4. Trucks can have XM but you pay the monthly fee XM charges
    5. You can put a fridge in it
    6. You can drive the truck home but can't be cruising around in it when your home
    7. Can get you home when you need to as long as you don't live in a dead zone
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2014 #3
    Northern Lights

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    I can live with the no APU as long as they can live with the idle %.

    The ability to keep a fridge and inverter are my major points. I can't deal with those 12v coolers, and I need a way to recharge my laptop without hanging out in truck stops for hours.

    Thanks!
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2014 #4
    biggare1980

    biggare1980 Medium Load Member

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    The only problem with the idle is the company trucks wont idle between certain temperatures. I believe its between 35 and 70 degrees.
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2014 #5
    Northern Lights

    Northern Lights Light Load Member

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    Surely the high temp is above 70?

    Not that I'd complain if it isn't!

    Another question, is there a bunk heater?
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2014 #6
    vinsanity

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    My 2011 has no idle restriction.

    You can stuff as much creature comfort stuff as you need. You just can't drill any holes.

    Be careful about leaving the truck off if you are using an inverter. The batteries in the trucks suck. You will drain them quickly.

    E-logs make it difficult to use the truck for personal stuff.It wi nliw your restart.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2014 #7
    vinsanity

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    Yes on the bunk heater though I've never used it.
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2014 #8
    biggare1980

    biggare1980 Medium Load Member

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    If its between those temps then the truck wont idle. Vin are you in a company truck?
     
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  11. Jan 24, 2014 #9
    Northern Lights

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    I know how idle restrictions work. :)
     
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  12. Jan 24, 2014 #10
    TruckDuo

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    We use our bunk heater. Works really well.

    We had at one point a fridge, coffee maker, microwave, electric burner/hot plate in our truck.

    We idled during the summer & the company never said anything.
     
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