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Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by OSCBRADLEY, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Jun 11, 2012 #1
    OSCBRADLEY

    OSCBRADLEY Light Load Member

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    Hello,
    Looking at USX and had a few quetions I was hoping to get answered. I went on "live chat" this morning with their recruiter and they were not of much help. I'm still on active duty in the military for about 9 more months and researching different companies.
    1) I live in the Houston area, closest terminal is in Dallas, how would that work, take home truck I assume?
    2) What type of runs and time out can I expect in this area? I'm looking for something that would get me home on weekends.
    Thanx
     
    OSCBRADLEY, Jun 11, 2012
    OSCBRADLEY, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. Jun 11, 2012 #2
    RizenPhoenix

    RizenPhoenix Road Train Member

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    Probably not gonna happen with Any OTR job. You need to be realistic about what you want to do. If that is a big priority you should probably limit yourself to local jobs.
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2012 #3
    vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    1) Yes, you take the truck home.

    2) Not going to happen with OTR. Expect to be out at least four weeks.
     
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  5. Jun 13, 2012 #4
    NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    I drive for USX and I agree, not going to be home weekends OTR. You may find a USX dedicateed job that is home weekends. Just know that dedicated usually means much more manual labor. Check with Schnieder and Marten. Both advertise they have lots of regional or dedicated runs that get home weekly.
     
    NoCoCraig, Jun 13, 2012
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  7. Jun 20, 2012 #5
    ATL-1

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    Also many flatbedders get home on weekends.
     
    ATL-1, Jun 20, 2012
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  8. Aug 26, 2012 #6
    SynCityTrucker

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    Texas, particularly the irving yard has many dedicated accounts that run out of it. And if you land one you have a fair shot at getting home on weekends or possibly nightly depending on the runs. You may have to run otr for a few months until a run opens up for you though. Good luck! There's a whole department for dedicated accounts you can talk to once you get on board though!
     
    SynCityTrucker, Aug 26, 2012
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    NoCoCraig Thanks this.
  9. Aug 26, 2012 #7
    NoCoCraig

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    SynCity is correct, I know we have the Family Dollar account that they were just looking for drivers in Houston and Denver. That is home every week
     
    NoCoCraig, Aug 26, 2012
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