So USX told me this, and it scared me

Have you thought about teaming since your rusty ?

 

I'd be concerned that you cant find a better company to work for the USX. That being said, just drive slow and careful. You have 5 months experiance

 

I applaud you for recognizing USX desire to simlpy put a body in a seat as it only reiterates my contention that as I am a 51 year old in good health with 30 years under my belt and it is more difficult for me to maintain my CDL than it is for you to go trucking. Good Luck...

 

Actually I'm a little surprised they aren't requiring the 50 hour training period. I had a "student" with way more experience than you that had to do 50 with me because he was out for two years. Maybe the re ruiter got it wrong. Don't listen to the naysayers. They don't know anything about USX. It's fashionable to bash the big companies on TTR.

 

Good luck to ya. I did my orientation in Tunnel Hill. It wasn't too bad. BTW I got my start at CRST as well. Ended up staying there a year and a half before coming over here. Been with USX for almost 3 years now.

 

That is a false statement. The only big companies that get bashed are the training companies that found a way maximize profits at the expense of trainees. Turnover is so high we might as well use it to our advantage type deal.

There is a reason complaints come in numbers and focus at certain companies. You can look at all the pretty ads you want. Unless you walk that mile or talk to someone that has walked that mile you really don't know. Sure there are vindictive complaints. But there is also valid complaints. Sort through it and take it for what it's worth.

 

Watkins-Shepard sends drivers out solo right out of CDL school and a 10 day orientation. Nothing wrong with that. You don't need a baby sitter. Truck driving isn't that difficult; don't even need a high school diploma; only a 4 week CDL school. Heyl would have been my choice. You will probably be giving Heyl a call pretty soon; USX is best for teams.