Looking at USX for 1st Time Ever Company

My truck driving school was about 5 weeks long.I never drove a truck before school. Ever. I have spent maybe 160 hours in the driver's seat. I drove in the yard learning my DMV test skills, the congested streets in Oakland and a few miles on Nimitz/880 freeway. I passed and got my 1st ever CDL license in June, 2010.
This probably belongs in a blog or something. Oh well. here it is:

I am now looking at starting with USXpress. Ideally, I want to stay home and work in the Bay Area and come home every night but having no luck making that happen. My friends here at home want me to stay here too, but they do not have to worry about my bills. Looks like I will have to go OTR, so I have made a list of my bills for the Mrs. who will handle my finances for me while I am mostly gone for one year.

My orientation will be in Dallas, TX, according to the female voice I have been talking to in Tennessee. I hope this works out. If I start the orientation with them like I am strongly considering at the moment, I am looking forward to a long bus ride.

 

Thanks Gears.

I think you might be right with regard to finding a local gig, or rather in my case not finding one. That is exactly why I am looking at possibly going OTR. Still, a few times I have succeeded at what seems nearly impossible. Though it seems like finding a local driving job without experience fits the description of being nearly impossible, my personal history says it can be done. What I especially do not want to do is feel defeated if my quest to stay in the San Francisco area proves to not be possible at this time.

It was good to read your reply.

 

Just last night I had the idea you speak of. I was looking at the Southwest site and discovered the cost to fly is really not much more than the cost of riding the bus if I book online. It's not cheaper, but I have spent more for lunch than the difference in price. I never considered asking about having it switched on their dime. They might have a contract with Greyhound and might not be able to accommodate me even if they wanted to, but I will never know unless I ask. That is a great idea and I will certainly call to see if it is possible.

When I looked at the Greyhound site I discovered they have WiFi onboard, so I thought I would bring a laptop and make the best of it. But man, 36 hours! That is one long bus ride!

Thanks for idea, I will ask.

All the best to you!

 

Absolutely I will. No doubt the company's cost to get me there by bus is less than what it would cost me if they have a contract with them, but it is sounds like I might get some amount of reimbursement.

 

YES, if I have the receipt, USXpress said they will reimburse the difference in cost if I choose to use a jet rather than a bus. This newly discovered fact makes this a very good day on my end!