I used to pull reefers back in the 80's. I plan on attending a 8 week truckdiving school in the near future. I gave USXpress a call a few days ago to get some information. Here's what the recruiter told me.
I would take my orientation in memphis, Tn. Is this true? I thought all student drivers took their orientation in Medway, Ohio. The memphis terminal is the closest to me. I'm less than 100 miles away from it.
Question Number 2 Otr training is about 3 weeks ? True or False?
Question Number 3 Once assigned my own truck, I would average around 2500 miles per week. And make about 32 cents per mile. True or False?
Question Number 4 No forced dispatch to Canada, NYC, and no hazmat required, Although a hazmat endorsement would help. Is all this true?
Question Number 5 All runs will be east of I-35..True or False?
Last question Home every 8 - 10 days? Fact or Fiction?
I've looked in the archives and see a lot of drivers aren't getting very many miles...and some are getting a lot.. I'm talking about solo drivers. This has me concerned...If the truck isn't rolling theirs no money to be made. I know no one can answer everyone of these questions preciseley (sp?)
Have any of you did your student orientation in memphis, Tn? Thanks in advance for the replies.