Solo or forced Team for US Xpress

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Fishinman, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    MOST of the time you will get the hometime you put in for +/- 12hr's,

    in 7 yars we have been home 1 day late 5 times and 2 day's late 1 time
     
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  3. CharlieMoon77

    CharlieMoon77 Bobtail Member

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    Howdy,

    USX will give you the miles if you want it if your a solo, I just turned down a load from Mt. Vernon IL going to Laredo TX for monday from 7am-2pm window, 1084miles, As far as where you live...if they dont have any contracts at that point in time in a specific area then they will tell you there are none availabe, or the positions are full with other drivers ( which is true) can see their daycabs or full condos parked at a drop yard, terminal etc.
    There has only been 1 time that I have know USX giving drivers options ( not really forcing), that was mainly with ppl living in FL...1) drive team or 2)Lease your own truck. but that was almost 4-5yrs ago now. due to the outrageous fuel prices at the time.
    Home time is usually 2weeks out 2in. and the training is dependant on your experience as the previous poster stated...your put into a truck with a trainer and have to complete 150hrs of drivetime, with the trainer riding shotgun. then you will be upgraded to a firstseat driver.

    Well i hope this has helped answer any questions you have.

    Cheers
     
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  4. New to us express

    New to us express Bobtail Member

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    I have seven years exp.but have been of the truck for 14 years will I be forced to run teams or can I go solo so my wife can ride with me thanks for any info.
     
  5. New to us express

    New to us express Bobtail Member

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    I want to run solo if I can so my wife can ride with me I have seven years exp.but I been off the truck 14 years just curious thanks
     
  6. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    You will need a refresher course 1st.
    Then company training 1-5 weeks

    Almost every company will make you do this because of how long you've been off the road.

    After that yes you can go solo unless you live in FL or the left coast
     
  7. Exit310

    Exit310 Medium Load Member

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    I have been driving local for 6 years as a line-haul driver for a foodservice company & thinking about going to the USX WM dedicated account. I`m home everyday now but i want to experience otr before i get too old, will i get to go solo after orientation or have to ride with a trainer since i actually never have driven to other states, never spent a night in a truck or fueled up at truckstops, etc.
     
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  8. RoadHoundCPL

    RoadHoundCPL Bobtail Member

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    You'd go solo. I wouldn't consider Walmart dedicated the account you want to do if you want to experience OTR.

    In all honesty, you aren't missing anything. Stay at your local company.
     
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  9. Exit310

    Exit310 Medium Load Member

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    Is the WM account slip seat or would i get my own truck? I`m a clean fanatic & some of these trucks i have to drive are filthy & nasty.
     
  10. RoadHoundCPL

    RoadHoundCPL Bobtail Member

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    I believe it's not slip seat.

    If you really want to see the country then team.
     
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