Profile For Ynkedad

Yep, I'll be leaving either this Friday or early Saturday for Tulsa, OK for orientation with Melton's (Flatbed). It's weird how things work out. In short, I was tempted with other companies ...guess I had the "kid in the candy store" syndrome. But ultimately I stayed with Melton's. Now, as the time gets closer for me to leave I'm getting more and more nervous, mostly because of all the unknowns. Guess all I can do is put on my big boy undies and hit it head on, and see where things end up at the end of each day. Just an FYI, the peeps on this site are great, as is the vast and seemingly never ending Information to be had. Thanks to everyone, I appreciate you's!

And NO, I'm not going anywhere without ya's! You're coming with me...

The fella I had for a roommate while in School is 68. And I'll tell ya what. that dude can and did run circles around guys 1/3rd his age!!!

I asked to be roomed with someone my age (48) or older. Why? well if ya have to ask, you wouldn't understand...

You're only as old as you think you are, and apparently these companies know it.

No worries!

Wow, really?

I just finished School for my CDL at NTI here in Florida. While I was there, they started a new program for teaching car hauling and you have to have 2 years minimum cdl experience, to even qualify to attend their program. I will say this about car hauling ...From what I've seen your head has to be in the right place, cuz there's no room for errors!!

Good Luck!

Yeah all of that information sounds about right for Florida as well. Although, I had to pay $6.00 in order to get my permit.

Best of luck to ya Ian!

Man, sorry that happened to you, but good on you for keeping a good attitude!

Stay safe and great luck to ya!!

Awesome information!

Thank You.

Well I'm not a driver yet but, your post, especially the Hazmat part will be something I will definitely remember!

Congrats!!!

And btw, Best of Luck and Safe travels!

FWIW; I searched and didn't find anyone mentioning the updates anywhere.

Anyway, US Xpress is no longer using the Sliding Pay Scale, they're paying CPM. They've, within the last 4+ months had a pay increase (like many other companies). And their Tuition Reimbursement has gone up to like 6k I believe.

Just wanted to let Brett and the others know so they can update their information on US Xpress.

Oh and by the way...I PASSED my Permit Test this morning!!!

Thank You for the Amazing Training Materials!!!