Don't bother unless Deadcatied account

Its pretty much true. North and South, usually coming out of a rail yard or drop yard. They really like to push the home time thing, see how far they can bend ya. Simple truth is, dont let them bend ya. Remind the dispatcher you have home time on whatever date, and usually you will get a "we are working on it" response. Tell them you want to talk to the fleet supervisor as "im working on it" isnt a good answer. I never had problems with home times after that.

And yes, their dedicated runs are the way to go. Otherwise you will get no miles, alot of rail runs, dropping good runs at drop yards for teams to take when the load runs out of time, etc. Logistically, this company needs to get its act together. Dedicated wise, they do really well.

 

over all would you reccomend this company for a newbie ? how long do you stay with a trainer and what a the c.p.m for newbies.any replies would be appreciated

 

Would I recomend this company? Yes and no. I love driving the automatics, but if you havent driven a stick befor, it might be a worthwhile venture to drive a standard for a year or 2. I didnt, and I can still drive a stick, but driving also came quite naturally for me. If you dont think that will bother you, I would recomend them, but find a dedicated route in your area ASAP. Most companys are now putting most of their freight on the rail, which means less miles for you. Dedicated runs dont work like that.

 

dose us expess actuly back up all their clams

 

If their like most companies then I would say NO..

 

I would first ask what their claims are befor answering that one.

 

I am going to school through Roadmasters soon and UsExpress is most likely going to be my "pick of the litter" Outfit (due to my wonderful options as a nubie and location). What's everyone's thoughts on my chance of getting a Dedicated Route straight off the trainers truck? Is there anything I can do to better my chances (maybe get it in writing before I start)? They say on there sight that they have Dedicated Routes for Home Depot in N.C. FL which just happens to be where I live (before I start anyway). Also if there are any companies that you could recommend I look into, that will take someone fresh out of school from the N.C FL area, please p.m. me. -Thanks-

 

Wow, could be interesting for you.. Check out my other post, in this section, about US Xpress and People that live in Florida.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...s/59726-usx-and-people-that-live-florida.html

 

Read the other threads about newbies finishing orientation and being sent home for weeks to wait for an available trainer .
There is no security in dedicated accounts . The customers are always taking bids on these accounts and will drop one carrier if another bids lower .