Going with US Express on 7/23.

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Wild Murphy, Jul 17, 2014.

  1. Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    I just graduated this week. Out of my top two choices of companies to work for, I have decided that US Xpress is the best fit for me. I have learned a lot from these forums and appreciate all the advice I have gotten from everyone. I will go to orientation at Tunnel Hill. I was told that when orientation ended on Friday that I would most likely head out with a trainer. I am excited to finally get out there and I think USX is a good company to work for.

    Does anyone have any advice or info that you think I should know beforehand regarding orientation, training, the company itself, etc...?
     
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  3. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Get on a dedicated account asap. Talk with your recruiter. Don't do OTR.

    Speak with them about a dedicated account that is mostly drop and hook.

    Will you being teaming ?
     
  4. Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    I have to team for 8 weeks after training but am going solo for sure afterwards. Why do you say dedicated over OTR? ALSO, I heard that there isn't any open dedicated around me. I live near cleveland Tennessee.
     
  5. TruckDuo

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    Double post
     
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  6. The Challenger

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    According to the USX website, they have a dedicated for Chattanooga which is down the road from Cleveland. After training and the 8 week team commitment, put in for dedicated out of Chattanooga. The ad says hiring across the state of TN. Go to the USX website and click on hiring locations. Then on the drop down menu click dedicated.

    KH
     
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  7. TruckDuo

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    Talk with your recruiter now about it. That way they'll get you set up for before it fills up.
     
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  8. Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    Thanks for the info. Truckduo, can you explain why you recommend dedicated over OTR?
     
  9. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    More money and easier work
     
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  10. Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    :biggrin_255:That's what I like to hear!
     
  11. BigBluePeter

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    You a non-smoker? Got haz-mat? Ill be looking for a new victim around that time.
     
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