US XPRESS: Which Account?

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  1. Trucker-Pilot

    Trucker-Pilot Bobtail Member

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    Hey y'all,

    I currently drive for PAM Transport, making $580 - $850/week after taxes, out 3 weeks at a time. I'm looking for more money and home time, so I’m considering two accounts with US Xpress. All info given to me by a recruiter. Any advice?

    Account 1: Tractor Supply

    • Home weekly

    • Inconsistent delivery locations

    • Some night driving, avg. 144 miles/2 stops per day

    • Potential for multiple loads/day, must take trailer home

    • Weekends required, days off set by driver manager

    • Avg. pay: $1,400/week (2,000 miles, 6 loads)

    • No-touch freight, 34-hour reset at home

    • Starts at $0.52 CPM

    • Additional Compensation: Flat Rate per Load: $50.00 Stops: $25.00 each

      Congested City Pay (NYC for example): $150.00 per visit

      Detention Pay: $12.50/hour after the
      first 2 hours
    Account 2: Regional Fleet

    • Home weekly, 34-hour reset

      • Night driving not required. Drive when you want (similar to OTR)

    • Avg. 1,100-1,500 miles/week, optional weekend freight

    • Live loads, preloaded trailers

    • Can take tractor and/or trailer home

    • Pay starts at $0.80/mile for 3-11 months experience. << IS THIS TRUE??

    • Performance bonuses

    • Additional pay for multi-stop ($20/$35/$50) and detention ($12.50/hr after 2 hrs)

    • Congested city pay (NYC for example): $65 per visit
    Thoughts? Which would you choose?
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2025
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  3. snowmantrucking101

    snowmantrucking101 Heavy Load Member

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    Avoid Knight/Swifty owned USX. Thank me later.

    Your pay will be about half of what is stated here.....recruiter lies!
     
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  4. Kyle G.

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    I thought the .80 per mile had to be a typo, but if that account is only getting 1100 miles a week, then at the end of the week you won't be making any more money than you are now.

    I don't think the tractor supply gig sounds too bad. The inconsistent days off kinda sucks, but the pay is decent, runs will be more predictable, after awhile you will become familiar with different stores and how they operate (I've never worked there, I'm only guessing). Some of the stores may even let you park in their lot overnight.

    That said, if money and home time are what you are after, there may be better options depending on your location.

    Maybe something local that pays hourly?
     
  5. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    I would be inclined to avoid pretty much any company that has to use recruiters, but without knowing the OP's location or experience level, he may not have a lot of options.

    We know he currently works for PAM, so he has nowhere to go but up. LOL
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which state & city/town are you in?
     
  7. Trucker-Pilot

    Trucker-Pilot Bobtail Member

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    I’m in zip code 06810. I have 3 months experience.
     
  8. Trucker-Pilot

    Trucker-Pilot Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the feedback. I’m in Danbury, Connecticut. 3 months experience.
     
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  9. Trucker-Pilot

    Trucker-Pilot Bobtail Member

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    thanks for the feedback. Have you worked for them?
     
  10. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    How does the Tractor Supply account end up saying 144 average miles per day and 2,000 per week?
     
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