US Xpress...my experience so far

"I quit my job several months ago with plans to stay in the same line of work (auto sales), but my friend convinced me to go to CDL school with him and try out a new career."
Punch him in the face for doing this to you....

 

Great blog....

 

Although what happened to your wive's picture?

 

Hey and thanks for the info. We are still TRYING to find a good CDL school but we live in the middle of nowhere podunk texas so our only LITTLE college here quit doing the classes. LOL Will and can drive to Dallas but finding most are owned or affiliated by other companies. I dont want a we train and hire you deal. Then they OWN you and I have noticed some are pretty shady. As the the trainer we have decided to wait on my training. That way once he has put in enough time he can train me. Plus it gives us time to make sure this is REALLY what we want before we both spend all that time and money. Plus one of us has to be with our dog during all this training etc. so no biggy! I HOPE you get a female trainer. How awkward that would be to travel OTR with them for 8 weeks, sleeping with them a few feet away. Just weird to me. LOL Maybe it's just me but I know my hubby is NOT fond of the idea and refuses to go with opposite sex himself. Seems like they would pair up same sex to avoid any possible liabilities etc. but whatever. I am just thrilled they sound like a good company. Thanks again for your answer and if ya have time can ya keep me posted on training and how your experience goes? Would love to hear.

 

Thanks for the info. Got all my questions...for now lol answered. Thanks so much again.

 

Unfortunately we do not have time to spare regarding training. Money is made when you team up and drive. So getting on the road is important. Female trainers are hard to come by. Nope, my husband is not find of the idea at all, but it's driving. I've heard great reviews on the trainers at USX. If they have a female available ill deffinately take her. But if not we both may have to just suck it up. I want to be ready when he is so we can hit the road. I'm super excited and can't wait to start. Getting our old lives in order so we don't have to worry about anything when we go.

 

That first week... Did you stay in the truck after those short runs?What was your cpm during the first 8? It's nice to see that you are getting decent miles. I know the first 2 months after training is hard. 3 weeks for school, 3 weeks for training, the 8 weeks of small pay.
Thanks so much for the update!!