USX drivers...how's your day??

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by musicgal, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. pmalibu

    pmalibu Bobtail Member

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    just curious how much driving your getting during your training period,their internet ad says you have yo do 150 hrs,how many weeks is that gonna work out to be for you
     
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    I did 160 hours in right around 3 weeks, and my friend did his around 4 weeks. He was on a dedicated run where they did a lot of deliveries and un loading the trailer.
     
  3. flood

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    that's 150 hr's of YOU driving, about 3-4 weeks
     
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    Hey Flood, how is the semi-independant business owner thing working out for you?
     
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    yah! i graduated Saturday. Now to schedule my orientation down in GA.:biggrin_255:
    cant wait to join the usx fam...
    be safe and see you all soon.
     
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    flood Road Train Member

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    love it so far but like everything it has it's up's and down's

    droped are trailer sat am VERY am and still sitting in blaine, wa. waiting for a load out.

    we have only made 2 runs so far but we are happy.
     
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    flood Road Train Member

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    welcome aboard
     
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    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Congratulations! Best of luck moving forward.
     
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    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Most people take about 2 1/2 days to upgrade. Lots of waiting. The written test and route planning take about 3 or 4 hours (easy) and you will have training on the driver tech and e-logs. You will also drive the simulator and you will do your backing and driving test. If you were the only one, done in a day easy but you are not so it will take longer.
     
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    Sitting at the Flying J in "Peculiar Missouri" Gotta love the name, we are just South of Kansas City. We are hanging out after a great week and picking up in Edwardsville in the morning picking up at Fedex a load that will be repowered in Denver for our home time. My youngest son graduates from High School on Thursday.