I've been giving alot of thought to US Xpress as a solo driver. I have my CDL but really no experience except 1 month at a flatbed company. The last 21 months has been with a class B driving position. I am wondering how their training is for someone like myself with little exp and what to expect after training ( miles, hometime etc. ). I also saw on the website about a veterans program that brings a driver in at the pay rate of a driver with 2 years exp. If anyone can provide any feedback about the company, I would greatly appreciate it.

I don't know anything about them other than they're moving terminals here in Springfield..... and....... they have a sliding pay scale that pays you less per mile the more miles you drive.

__________________
Welcome to the U.S.S.A.

Secretary-General: Barak Hussein Obama

Leader of the Central Committee: Harry Reed

Speaker of the Party Congress: Nancy Pelosi

Greed isnt wanting to keep what you've worked for or acquired legally. Greed is instead the desire to take from someone else and give it to someone who didnt earn it.

My husband has been working for them for about a year now and they will promise you hometime and everything else but they are like all large trucking companies. THEY LIE

Do not believe anything they print regarding pay or promised time home. They do not even follow their own handbooks , truly a sucky company and I have no respect for their business practices.

Will not even work with you on trying to get back for funerals. I really do not like this company and the dispatch are a pain in our butts. Being lied to on a daily basis by the dispatch (day shifts) really gets old. Their night shift dispatchers are great , easy to work with and laid back.

My husband is trying to get away from this company asap. I thought they were not hiring solo drivers any longer.

Good luck. I would really try to go with some type of construction or local job before going with a large company especially if you have a wife and young children at home. It is hard on the entire family.

You may want to call US Express to hear it for yourself but US Express is requiring 6 months otr experience.

Like most big companies they have their problems. Some people do just fine there and some fall through the cracks and it can be a nightmare for them. If you read about any other large company on this site you can basically get the idea of what is good and bad about this company.

The one downfall for you I would think is that all of there trucks are fully automatic. It is just like driving a car and that could hurt you in the long run if you do not at least have a year experience driving a manual transmission truck. I'm sure you can remember how to drive a manual and you could prove it to another company if they would let you. The thing is these companies will want it on paper that you have most of your experience driving a manual transmission truck. If you go to US Xpress it may be a hindrance to you in the long run if you switch companies.

__________________
"I used to think the brain was the most fascinating part of the body, and then I realized look what's telling me that." -Emo Phillips

I havent heard any negative comments about US Xpress lately. I would like to know how it is working for Us Xpress as a solo driver not a team driver. How do they treat solo drivers, are the miles good, money, and hometime and equipment. Also wat is their idiling policy, do they have apu's and whats the speed restrictions. Thank you and be safe.

From what I have heard, they treat them like Covenant treats their drivers. And I never hear to much good about either company !! Plus they are basically team companies...Good Luck

I thought they quit hiring students? In fact I know someone with 6 months, and they told him he needed 1 year to hire. I'm sure someone can verify.

Where do you live Drop N Hook ? I know they have some of the best dedicated accounts out there.....and since I work for them, I have the inside scoop...6mos OTR or 1 Year local work will get you in a seat as long as you pass the other criteria they have.....

Be Safe Out There !

Hey rDavidson. I'm from the Dayton oh area as well. I drove for USX in early 08. Ran team with a friend of mine. Can't say we enjoyed it too much. I currently Drive dump and lowboy's for an excavating company out of Arcanum. The work is starting to get slow and shows no sign of improvement. I will more than likely get laid off here soon. USX constantly sends me letters promising a sign on bonus if I come back. I have been thinkin about. What is it like there now. Do they still have the Meijers or any other local accounts. I think I could handle running local for them but not OTR again. Too many days sitting still and a fleet manager that drove me nuts.