Hey all, I'm in Houston TX with a little over 2 years driving experience, I've been been researching car hauling. The two companies I've seen mentioned are USAL and United Road.
I'm looking to get some input on both companies from guys who have worked at either one. Scheduling, working conditions, equipment, pay, benefits, how busy do they keep you etc etc.
From what I have read United Road does more OTR, which I am trying to avoid. I dont.mind being out during the week but I'd like to be home.for most weekends. I was contacted by a recruiter for them and she said they run a mix of regional and OTR out of Houston. First year pay on their website says expect around $60k. Not as high as I was hoping.....
USAL seems to be a little better choice, looks like the primary running the south. If I remember correctly they stated on their site the average pay for drivers is $92k a year. Does USAL run day cabs? Run by yourself or in teams?
I work with a guy who hauled cars for a brief period for a small company and he keeps telling me about how he had to do team driving, which along with OTR I am not wanting to do. I prefer to be by myself.
I'll keep researching myself.but if any current or former USAL or United Road drivers can add their input it would be greatly appreciated.
USAL or United Road in Houston TX
Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by HoustonTrucker, Jun 26, 2015.
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USAL seems to be a little better choice, looks like the primary running the south. If I remember correctly they stated on their site the average pay for drivers is $9
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USAL hired and trained me to haul cars in June 2014. I can't say I know it all but I'll try to answer any questions you have. Yes we have daycabs and sleeper trucks. We also have teams in Houston. However you would have to volunteer for that type work. So far it's been the best decision I've made in my driving career.
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I am looking at either USAL or Hansen and Adkins living in Lawrenceville, GA. Any advice/information on either company would be great.
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Living around Lawrenceville you could be home a lot with either company.
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If your going to make 92,000 with USAL your going to have to run a lot of miles. Does anyone do math anymore?
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I drive for USAL as well and I can also say that it's the best job I have ever had. It would be a lot of driving to do 100k at just .60 a mile but when you add in loading pay, stop pay, reload pay, 8 paid holidays, breakdown pay, 2 weeks vacation and 5 personal days after 6 months employment, and decent benefits; it's really not that hard. I was broke down one and a half days this week and will still gross over $2,000 for the week. Not to mention I will be home this weekend with my family just as I am almost every weekend and sometimes I even make it by a night or two during the week. This job is not for everyone but for those that it is for, it's pretty hard to beat. (By the way some terminals pay 64.5 cents per mile and if it's 60 or 64.5 it's for all miles loaded and empty)
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