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Starting USX Orientation Next Week

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Diamond08, Jan 28, 2014.

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  1. Jan 28, 2014 #1
    Diamond08

    Diamond08 Bobtail Member

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    My first time posting but I have been lurking around here for months trying to learn what I can. My husband and I are recent graduates and will be in orientation next week in Tunnel Hill GA. Afterwards we will be teaming up. Any advice will be GREATLY appreciated. I saw a few posts but they seemed older and I couldn't find any within the last month of so. What type of tests should we be prepared for? From what I read it sounds like it varies by location.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2014 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    Truckduo is the expert here on usx teams.

    When you've had a year with them come over here and really get paid your salt.

    Truckduo has done well there, but its attitude and work first, whining last. Good luck.
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2014 #3
    Puppage

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    Best of luck to you. It's an exciting time for sure.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2014 #4
    Diamond08

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    where is over here?? Where are you?

     
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  7. Jan 28, 2014 #5
    Diamond08

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    Exciting but just a little nervous!!
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2014 #6
    Puppage

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    Yup, no doubt about that. However, anything worth doing is going to take you out of your comfort zone and make you nervous. I bet you do great and look back a year from now and laugh about how nervous you were. Go get 'em man!!!
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2014 #7
    blairandgretchen

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    ODFL - 66cpm, all drop and hook, home weekly.

    I think usx will have you on .48, they keep the teams fairly busy, but you'll have a little downtime.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2014 #8
    TruckDuo

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    Welcome to US Xpress Diamond,

    The advice I have for you:

    1. Get your hazmat. Rare to haul it but you'll get paid .48 CPM instead of .44 CPM
    2. Get on a dedicated account. Consistent miles, paycheck, less work, easier docks & mostly drop & hook
    3. Try to get a 2014 Cascadia. The companies had issues with the International ProStars.
    4. Stay active on this website. Best tool you'll have to ensure you succeed in your job.

    We're a husband & wife team. Check out our thread 'Destination Unknown'. Its full of information.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2014 #9
    Diamond08

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    Thanks TruckDuo! I heard you were a good source of information.
    I will check out your other post. Maybe we'll see you out on the road. The forum is super easy to use on my phone so I'm sure I will keep using it!!!

     
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  12. Jan 29, 2014 #10
    vinsanity

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    Welcome and good luck!

    When it comes to training be open-minded and flexible. Absorb as much as you can. You and your husband can compare notes.
     
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