Need help making a decision...USA Truck vs US Xpress

That's true...............

but....if hometime is so important to you,

why consider OTR ??

 

Just curious,

have you read other threads on here about this.

From drivers that skipped the OTR and went straight to local.

There are alot of drivers that have never been OTR, it is NOT mandatory....

I'm not trying to confuse you, just trying to expell this myth about HAVING to go OTR.

You're pretty sharp, and you'll make the right decision.

 

Thats true, providing he is pulling a full size trailer.......but it sounds like a class B straight truck.......so again back to school. Back when I applied for student OTR training it was 60 days with exception of Werner which was like 6 months, but that wont be an option for Dave.

Its tough,...but money sounds about right for fuel oil home delivery. Getting your shifting and backing perfected with a trailer is what they are looking for in a short time after leaving school.

 

Wow, things really are changing! Hope some of the students see this, as just a short time ago some companies would even balk at 90 days. So thats cool, wonder if that is all starter/ student companies or just US? Star in Nashville used to be 30 days and they were very strict about it, even when they came to recruit at the school.....telling us there was no exception to this rule. Once you get good at backing, shifting and driving all night....then real hard work starts as the company loads you up to see what your made of.

Sounds like the best deal, as you dont seem to want to drive a truck over the road and be away from family anyway. I found as a new driver I made the best money staying out at least 3 weeks, plus its pretty hard work and mentally exhausting for the first few months......not everyones cup of tea.

 

Most of the student companies are a "Cattle Call" and invite most who dont have backround issues and a clean driving record, but are quick to cut them loose if they do anything unsafe or are not proficient at the basic backing techniques......guess they figure its a crap shoot. Some make it.......many dont. It only costs them bus ticket to find out.

 

Just be careful if you are getting this information from a recruiter. The recruiter makes his money when you arrive for orientation. You need to verify the 18 months thing. The recruiter is a salesman. Buyer beware.