A small update of sorts about USX..
The Century Classes have given way to the Cascadias, seems to be a decent truck, but for some reason, when I am in one, I think of the very cheap and junkey Columbia. Maybe its just my perception..
They are no longer buying Volvos. Volvos having gained a larger share of the market are becoming a but more expensive to purchase/lease. The cost basis no longer works for USX, so they did not resign the contract with Volvo.
They are now buying the International Prostars. The opinions of these trucks seems to be about 50/50. Either you love them, or hate them. Its a 13 letter poo spreader, what else is there to say?
They are still buying the KenWorthless's but the newer T660? models. Drivers love the new headlights, but they still hate the ride, lack of comfort or space or storage. With the big dash mounted camera system, and GPS powered Nav/qualcom system, theres not much room left on the dash.]
They are still buying the Peterpuffers too, same complaints as the T660 really. Bad ride, no space/storage. Bigger dash area, so a bit more space there. More problems with water leaks in the windshield and front cowl area. Moonroof leaks too. leaks leading to shorts in the electrical systems. Seems like a very poorly built Pete, but I wouldnt expect anything less out of Pete/KW.
USX also lost alot of their FEDEx accounts. Probly due more to the economy, than the drivers, althou I am sure the drivers did have some to do with it.
USX went into a company wide hiring/wage freeze starting in November. They came out of it for 2 weeks in january, and supposed to be back to full hiring driver platform in early febuary. This will probly go on until they refill all the seats from drivers quitting the previous 3 months.
They were in talks with Averitt back in 2007 about trying to buy them out. I wonder if the talks are still going on?
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Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by LaPurr, Mar 30, 2007.
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No way in hell would I let my truck out of my sight. Mechanic's have been known for sticky hand's so I stay until the job is done. I'll stay out of the shop and watch if the work is outside the truck but if it's inside the truck I'm right there keeping a close eye on my personal belonging's and #### any company policy about driver's not being allowed inside. One of my moto's is never trust anyone until you have gained it from them. That includes these guy's ----->
or this guy dressed up like a can of SPAM! 
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