Still In School, Looking At US Xpress As An Option. US Xpress Drivers Experiences??
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Hey sorry for no response there Chris. I'm not sure what their starting pay is. We do have a ton of info on the company, though:
I worked there for about 6 years at one point and they're an excellent company. You can be sure their pay is competitive. I would just apply like crazy everywhere you can and see who offers you an opportunity. Not only will that give you an opportunity to speak with the recruiters and learn more about the company, but it will prevent you from wasting your time studying companies that might not offer you a position anyhow.
But I would certainly apply there and see where it leads. Apply to many others, too.
We have an excellent listing of truck driving jobs with options for applying to multiple companies with one application, or applying individually if you prefer:
Hey sorry for no response there Chris. I'm not sure what their starting pay is. We do have a ton of info on the company, though:
I worked there for about 6 years at one point and they're an excellent company. You can be sure their pay is competitive. I would just apply like crazy everywhere you can and see who offers you an opportunity. Not only will that give you an opportunity to speak with the recruiters and learn more about the company, but it will prevent you from wasting your time studying companies that might not offer you a position anyhow.
But I would certainly apply there and see where it leads. Apply to many others, too.
We have an excellent listing of truck driving jobs with options for applying to multiple companies with one application, or applying individually if you prefer:
Thank you brett, that is good to hear, i was told that if i'm willing to run, tbey will run me till i cant legally run anymore, which is a good problem! :)
A Schneider recruiter came to our class room to talk to us, he needs 40 drivers for a dedicated account here in VA. 6 days out 2 days home. Or 5 days and 1 day home, 6 is a better option, lol. It pays .48cpm and when he pulled the listing up it says under experience: ALL CDL Drivers.
Thank you for the link, i am going to jump on that today in a little while.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
US Express is a really decent company I worked for them when I came off the road . I actually went through a school with a company they ended up buying out ( Victory Express) I have a close friend that works for them right now straight out of school doing their Proctor and Gamble run and he is paid damn well for it 175$ a day plus and he's home every day at 5
US Express is a really decent company I worked for them when I came off the road . I actually went through a school with a company they ended up buying out ( Victory Express) I have a close friend that works for them right now straight out of school doing their Proctor and Gamble run and he is paid damn well for it 175$ a day plus and he's home every day at 5
This is sounding good! Other than the being home every night, i don't really want to be, lol. Heck, I'd like to be out 5 to 6 weeks at a time.
Thank you!
I was set to go with them until i found the local job im currently with now. I was set up with a regional dry van , home every weekend. They offered me the lowest starting pay out of any starting company. Started at 33cpm up to 38cpm if you stay there a year. After taxes, health insurance(if you need it) miles(probably wont get maximum miles each week) your not hitting 40k for the year. They say 1800-2300 miles a week. 2300 miles at .33 equates to about $18.50 an hour and 1800 miles at .33 equates to $15 an hour before taxes.
If i may make a recommendation i would look into CT transportation. They are a flatbed company that has a terminal in west point va. Starting cpm is 40 and they have minimal pay each week of $750 and you are home every weekend and They hire new graduates. They even do thier training local so you wouldn't be on the road for a month+. I left the company cause my trainer treated me like **** and they refused to fix the situation. I stayed a month and learned enough to get the job i have now. But the company as a whole was(or at least i thought)a good company to work for. I would look into them.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
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I can't find much in the way of starting pay for US Xpress, one of my instructors said he drove for them 5 years ago and ge was very satusfied with them but he came in their with several years of experience so he couldn't advise me on the pay and miles as a rookie.
I have a pre-hire for Melton Truck Lines, but i've been advised to get pre-hires for a few companies to keep my open. Although it's not a flatbed company, as a box company, us xpress seems to be good, at least on the surface.
• What is the current starting .cpm? • Will they give me enough miles to run up to my maximum allowable clock? (I'm here to run miles, not sit.) • What brand of equipment is the company primarily running? • How much does health insurance run for family (Me & My son for now & eventually my fiancee when we marry.) • What kind of benefits overall does the company have? • Is there a 401k retirement plan? Is it fully vested after 5 years?
The questions I have asked above are questions i'm having a difficult time finding on the internet after a few days of research.
Thank you for taking your time to advise me.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Pre-hires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.