thinking about jumping ship

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by red S-10, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. mikersv1

    mikersv1 Light Load Member

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    Do they have you teaming ? that was the main reson I did not go with them at first I wanted a solo truck
     
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  3. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    No they dont force teaming in PA.
     
  4. mikersv1

    mikersv1 Light Load Member

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    thats good, how does the training program work ? how long? how many miles? just curious
     
  5. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    I am doing solo regional then dedicated.
     
  6. mikersv1

    mikersv1 Light Load Member

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    How long does their training go on for?
     
  7. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    4 days of orientation then 150 hours behind the wheel.
     
  8. wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    Does anyone know if they force team in GA?
     
  9. miz860

    miz860 Medium Load Member

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    you have to call recruiting and ask them that's who told me.
     
  10. mikersv1

    mikersv1 Light Load Member

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    They may for student drivers but I hear from a couple of sources that you don't make many miles with solo driving, the way to go with Xpress is dedicated or teams but you never know until you sign on and its to late
     
  11. red S-10

    red S-10 Medium Load Member

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    well heading for orientation now on the 29th. last weekend had problems with my blood pressure, didnt see the need to go and be sent home for thirty days before i could go back. so i called and resheduled it for the 29th. called monday morning to my doctor went in got new pills for it and so far so good its been keeping around 115/70. we will see if my white coat disease kicks in monday. lol hope everybody is having a good thanksgiving, reds10
     
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