Hey guys I acquired my class A almost 3 years ago and I haven't been in a tractor since. I have orientation scheduled with Us Xpress next month and I'm nervous about the road test. I dont know how to drive manual I took my road test in an automatic 3 yrs ago at school. I explained to the recruiter that I have no experience whatsoever. I don't want this to ruin my chance of becoming eligible for training because I'm really looking forward to learning. Can someone offer me some insight or am I just overreacting.
US Xpress orientation road test
Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by flugo1881, Aug 11, 2014.
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nice try.....
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Nice try? I'm just curious because I feel rust especially with backing and off set.
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try to ask for an automatic, It took me a while to learn the shift patterns for a 10 speed manual, I am looking at the companies that drive autos so I can concentrate on traffic instead of missing a stupid gear when I downshift.
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Find a local Truck Driving school around and see what they would charge for "X" amount of refresher training.
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Realistically you need to get into a refresher program first. Finding an Auto shift at US Xpress these days are very far and few. If you can't shift, you'll fail and be sent home. Period.
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OP, are you sure they'll actually take you being that long without driving or a refresher. You may actually NEED to take a refresher to be hired.Running Bear and flugo1881 Thank this. -
The company has a lot of automatics still. Ask for an auto for the road test.
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I signed up for a refresher course I'm getting 2 hrs for $150. I'm going to need at least another 2 classes. Driving stick on a truck is totally different than a car especially because of the double clutch. I'll do my best because I'm running out of $$ for these courses. Thanks guys I appreciate the comments.
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Well I told the the recruiter I have no experience whatsoever. But they don't care I think they just want to get paid by filling up the classrooms. Pass or fail they still get some type of commission.
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