No teaming and automatics

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by dd6767, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. dd6767

    dd6767 Light Load Member

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    Was just told by the recruiter that they ended the manditory teaming deal for recent graduates except in certain areas and he also said that they weren't buying anymore manual transmissions. He said that they got a deal on the 10-spds and they bought as many as they want to have in their fleet so they aren't getting anymore of them. It's hard to know who is telling the truth. I can drive either but it seems that it would be easier to drive an auto if going to the northeast. As I understand it you get extra pay for NYC. I wouldn't mind that in an auto. That would be cool.
     
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  3. musicgal

    musicgal Road Train Member

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    This is what I heard about the manuals from the head mechanic at a terminal........................Some other company had ordered them and then didn't take delivery. USX got a good deal on them and that is why they bought them.
     
  4. dd6767

    dd6767 Light Load Member

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    Which do you drive musigal? And did you ever think about taking loads to NY for the extra pay? It sounds pretty good.
     
  5. musicgal

    musicgal Road Train Member

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    I drive an automatic, 06 Freightliner Century...love it...especially in traffic....LOL

    I have been to Long Island twice. That was last summer when I was running loads for Walmart out of Toby Hanna, PA. I do not like being on the east coast.....especially in New Jersey....would not want to go into New York, but I didn't say "No" on my paperwork.
     
  6. dd6767

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    Yea, I see your point. I am originally from Philly. Like I said if I sign on with them and I happened to draw an automatic I don't know that I would hate it and wouldn't mind it too much. I guess the odds of a new guy getting an automatic would be pretty good too if that is all the manuals they are getting. I won't bother you as I know you need your rest but how long did it take you too get comfortable and get into the swing of things and do you still like it at USX? Thanks and have a great night.
     
  7. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    we don't do nyc they can keep the money
     
  8. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    There was a message from the President of the Company. We just bought 1000 FL Cascadias, 1000 Peterbuilts and 400 Internationals ....ALL manual transmissions. I think it is pretty clear the autos are going bye-bye. I LOVE my 10 speed!
     
  9. ronin

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    I worked for Total and had a 9-speed... all of the 780s that came in for USX and Total were manuals - just left in December.
     
  10. PabloDeOjinaga

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    I am old fashion and like resting my right hand on the manual transmission. I know I know Both hands on the wheel!!
     
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