Driving OTR with US Xpress

Wedge, I had that problem with a Columbia. It turned out the jaws weren't lubed enough. Occasionally we had to use a stick to open it up after pulling the release.

 

HI all! Been doing the Workman's Comp thing for far too long now. FINALLY got the all clear from the Doc Friday afternoon. Lucky for me, my rotator cuff was not torn. Thank goodness! But.....I do have a bone spur on my shoulder that will eventually need surgery. Got a wonderful cortisone shot (OUCH!) in my shoulder and was a real wuss for about 45 minutes after. Went home and took some pain meds and went to sleep. Called Liberty Mutual, gave them the info., and got the all clear from them. Now just waiting to hear from USX workmans comp people. I know I have to redo the push/pull test, but not sure if I have to do the entire agility test. Then comes the fight for a truck that my husband can ride with me in. Hopefully, the stars will align and all will go well and my new FM will get me some super loads.

Good to see all these new folks coming in. Hope you all have a great experience with this company! I've had my issues with them, but am happy overall with the company itself. For all you old timers , keep on getting it down the road. Hopefully, I'll be seeing you soon!

 

> Orientation is 3 days. You'll be road tested, get your physical, take an agility test, watch videos, and fill out plenty of paperwork. At the end of orientation, you'll be assigned a trainer and hit the road. You'll need to complete 120 hours behind the wheel (I think that's the new number). It used to be 150 hours, but USX has made some changes to their training program.

> When your finished with your OTR training, you'll return to a terminal for upgrading. They'll road test you again, then you'll team up with another student for 8 weeks. When your 8 weeks are complete, you can continue to team or go solo, your choice.

Hi Wedge, So you did your 120 hours with a trainer, then USX assigned a truck to yourself and a student for 8 weeks? The USX recruiter disclosed the 120-150 training, but did not mention the 8 weeks spent with another student. May I ask if you did your CDL schooling free with USX ? Or did you pay for and attend CDL school on your own before getting your position at USX ?

I am wondering why the recruiter is not telling me about the 8 weeks with another student. I went to CDL school on my own, and am looking for work since graduation last month.

Can assigned trucks be at any USX terminal or are all assigned trucks picked up at one particular terminal? (after the 8 weeks) At what point were you able to get your tools and stuff from home loaded in your assigned truck?

Great thread. Very helpful. Good luck with your book in progress.

 

good stuff im going to orientation on the 8th in shippensburg they are going to give me a extented road test so i dont have to go with a trainer is what brandy told me because of ive been off the road 3 years doing the yard dog thing cant wait to get back out there got to practice duck walk havent done it in years lol

 

Hello Wedge and all....thought I would throw out my two cents on how things are for me so far at USX....going week 4 @ home on a 34 leaving out Tuesday for Rutland Vt to Syracuse NY unload reload somae place to New Carlisla Indiana, then relaod to Tracotr Supply to Hagerstown Md...then if luck has it a relaod out of there back home!!!!..5 days out two off!!! loving that.but I might opt my hometime to stay out threw till next Friday for extra cash. and yes MILES!!!!...but it all depends on the little thing called.....( everyone say it with me........) my RECAP HOURS!!....being off today might kick me but will will see... for the most part I like the job...and my truck..just found today ( wedge) I was switch to another FM!!!! lets see how he does......I dont want to lose the weekend dispatcher (MTPOOLE) he is awesome!!!!! he is the one that has me book out till Friday!!!!! but one thing I dont understand and mayne someone can answer....why does USX like doing "live loads" if they know it takes over 7hours!!!!????? boy that hurts the wallet alot!!..not to mention the wife nagging me to make more...lol...oh well I guess i will not make the "driver apprciation" cook out this week since I am not going by any terminal on my routing......so if anyones does please have a hamburger for me with mustard and relish...thanks.......well will post again when i get a chance...hey WEdge are u rolling yet??????