USX drivers...how's your day??

I ran into a few Lightning Bugs a couple of nights ago. They looked really cool on the windshield.

 

Can any of you wonderful people fill me in on the physical skills test? I would just like to have an idea so that I can work on the strengthening of the parts that will need to be strong I exercise daily and have started using hand weights and ankle weights. Still working on getting my quad muscle in my left leg at the knee completely strengthened and it is coming along well.

Talked with Annette Friday after I sent her some more documents concerning an accident I had 7 years ago in my personal vehicle. After I sent them, she called and said that all was good and because there was not another vehicle involved that. She said she was going to send my paperwork up to be processed and to call her as soon as I graduate. She said that I would be contacted if there was any more information that they needed.

I'm getting pretty hyped about this and just wish it wasn't so far away. I finally start school on Wednesday and won't graduate until Aug. 24. Hoping to start orientation on Aug. 29 if everything works out.

I just love this forum and have already learned a lot from you guys that are out there on the road for this company...

 

You have to carry a 50 lbs bag down the hallway back and forth and lift it up onto a shelf. You also need to step onto a ladder up and down a couple times, and crawl underneath a table.
I am 126 pounds at 5,2 height and I was not very muscular one year ago at the physical test, so you can tell it is not very demanding. It's basically to show that you can perform the daily inspection.

 

Thanks so much!! I will be in fine shape once I get out of school with the exercises that I'm doing now. I'm 5'-10" and about 180 right now. For some reason, I have read that the bags are 70 lbs. Don't know that that's the case...just wondering. That's a big difference in weight....if anybody knows for sure what it is now, please let me know.

 

The weight difference is due to the requirement for dedicated is higher. Best option is to do the Dedicated Account test. If you fail you may still qualify for OTR

 

Well we are in Kent, Washington. We have to do a 34hr restart just as well no empty trailers. Nice country out here, never been out here.

 

Hello Everyone.

Just a quick update to say I'll be in Tunnel Hill for orientation on Wednesday the 15th. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

-Wedge

 

Home!! Well, about 30 miles North ib Bothell WA is where I grew up, I miss Seattle