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City State Address Phone Shop Hours

Jacksonville Florida9523 Florida Mining Blvd..

(904) 262-4285 7:00am – 2:00am 7 Days

Austell Georgia557 Lee Industrial Blvd

(770) 732-0490 6:00am – 12:00am 7 Days

Ellenwood Georgia2664 Campbell Blvd

(404) 608-1117 6:00am – 1:00am 7 Days

Tunnel Hill Georgia1535 New Hope Church Road

(706) 673-1376 24 HRS 7-days a week

Markham Illinois2900 W. 166th Street

(708) 225-1273 24 HRS 7-days a week

Let me tell you where our

maintenance facilities are.

City State Address Phone Shop Hours

Richland Mississippi 125 Riverview Dr. (601) 936-2104

7:00am – 12:30am Mon-Fri

7:00am – 6:00pm Sat-Sun

Olive Branch Mississippi8120 W. Sandidge Rd

(662) 892-6731

6:00am – 12:30am Mon-Fri

7:00am – 7:00pm Sat-Sun

Springfield Ohio 825 W. Leffel Ln. (937) 328-4146 24/7 7 Days a week

Shippensburg Pennsylvania 1069 Seibert Ave. (717) 530-1730 24/7 Mon-Fri

Camp Hill Pennsylvania 451 Freight St. (717) 761-3001 7:00am – 3:30am Mon -Fri

Hey Were not done yet, lets look at more of our maintenance

shops.

City State Address Phone Shop Hours

Duncan South Carolina496 Robin Lake Rd.

(864) 848-3755 X126

6:00am – 12:00am Mon-Fri 8:00am – 8:00pm Sat - Sun

Loudon Tennessee7000 Corporate Park Blvd

(865) 458-0906 6:00am – 12:00am 7 days a week

Grand Prairie Texas3375 High Prairie Rd.

(972) 399-1346

6:00am – 12:15am M-F 6:00am – 3:30pm Sat 6:00am – 3:30pm Sat

Irving Texas1435 South Loop 12

(214) 492-1275 7:00am – 12:00am 7-days a week

Laredo Texas13151 S. Unitec Drive

(956) 723-16287:30am – 12:00am

Mon-Fri

Bet you thought we were done….NO lets look at the remaining

shop locations.

• Work Prioritization:

– Dispatch Times.

– Operational Needs.

– Safety Sensitivity or Repair Necessity.

• No personal decals are permitted on USX Equipment.

• Pets are not allowed in the shop:

• “Extra” lights can not be added to USX Equipment.

• Shop Bay Safety:

– For your safety all non-maintenance personnel must be escorted while in the shop bays.

• Designated Smoking Areas:

– Please observe designated smoking areas while at a shop location.

• If fluids are needed, such as washer, coolant, or oil, please see the shop desk.

Following the policies will help us get keep

you safe, and

• Chain banks are located at our USX Facilities:

– Chains can be picked up at the Parts Department.

– Chains are issued as needed, by calling 1-800-251-6011.

– Chains should be returned to any USX Shop or chain bank.

• Load Locks & Straps:

– Must be authorized by your FM.

– You must provide the shop a receipt, issued by operations, to receive your load locks or straps.

– There is only two load locks permitted per truck.

– Your truck will be issued to straps. If not on the truck they can be picked up at the parts room.

• Must be authorized by the shop.• Authorization forms can be obtained at the shop

service desk.• Over the road truck washes are not authorized.

• Trucks can’t be customized or modified.

• What can be put in your truck?

– Refrigerators

– Microwaves

– CB Radios

– XM Radios

– Clothes

• You are responsible for any damage incurred for anything that you have installed or added to the truck.

• You will be responsible for any truck you return with abusive damage (i.e. holes punched in the interior, pet damage, wiring harnesses cut, etc.)

• Interior cabinets can’t be altered or removed.

• Refrigerators:

• XM Radios:

– It is your responsibility to have any XM Radio installed in the tractor.

– You are responsible for any damage incurred during the installation or removal of the XM Radio.

• CB Radios:

– The Maintenance Shop Personnel will install your CB Radio for you.

• Inverters:

– Maintenance Shop Personnel will install the inverter for you.

– Inverters can be no larger than a 1750 watt unit.

– USX will supply the wiring harness for your inverter.

– Prior to purchasing an inverter, check the wattage needed for the items you are planning to utilize in the truck

Can’t install this style. The power studs are too small. They have to be at least ¼ inch in diameter, if they are

any smaller they are most likely to break off.

This style is OK to install. The power supply connections are more than 4 inches apart.

This style of inverter is OK to install, even though the power studs are closer than 4 in. the design allows it to be installed

• When you need to have repairs or servicing done to your truck you must first contact your FM for approval.

• The “Service Desk” at each shop location will issue you a work request form – Complete the form and turn it back into the Service Desk.

• On the work request form, you will only need to complete the following information:

– Date– Truck Number or Trailer Number– Hub Mileage for Tractors– List all complaints/issues in the comments

section.

• $50 dollar for each 24 hour period.• Non-Taxable.• Must obtain a layover authorization number,

from your FM, for each 24-hour period.

• Maintenance Intervals:

– Equipment is serviced every 35,000 miles or 120 days,

which ever comes first.

– New Equipment is initially serviced for the 1st time at 35,000

miles or 120 days, which ever comes first. Thereafter the

service is done at the “normal maintenance interval” of

35,000 miles or 120 days which ever comes first.

– Most “major” servicing doesn’t occur until the truck has

achieved 245,000 miles.

– If you receive a truck that has 500,000+ miles, do not

arrange the truck for long term residency. You will only

occupy the truck long enough to run the remaining miles off

the truck before the truck is traded.

– Failing to comply with the PM mileage requirements puts us at

risk of future breakdowns that are very costly especially when

this occurs over the road. Failing to meet the required PM

services also puts us as risk of voiding the warranty

requirements of the equipment.

• Hotel vouchers will be issued if your tractor will be in a shop overnight, and you are unable to sleep in it.

• If a truck can be rolled out of the shop, and ran to provide heat and/or air conditioning – you will be required to stay in the tractor.

• If you should need rest prior to having the truck serviced, notify the shop personnel.

• Examples of when to call Break Down:

– Tractor will not run.

– Brakes are not working properly.

– Flat Tire.

– Loud “clunk” and tractor shakes when making a right turn.

– Tractor is stuck.

– Police Dispatched.

• Examples of when NOT to call Break Down:

– Need Tail light

– Lights “flickered” but it didn’t happen again.

– Load requires a hard hat or safety glasses, contact fleet management instead of breakdown.

• US Xpress strives to be an industry leader in providing you with the safest, most comfortable equipment available. US Xpress trucks are equipped with the following safety features:

– ATC (Automatic Traction Control):

• This feature applies power to wheels that have positive traction, and takes power from wheels that have lost traction.

– ABS (Anti-lock Braking System):

• This feature utilizes a computer activated braking system, which monitors the air pressure supplied to the brakes. This feature helps prevent the vehicle from sliding, by maintaining “rolling friction” – which permits steering capability.

– LVD (Low Voltage Disconnect):• In the event you accidentally leave a power

draining item, such as a dome light, on while the tractor is turned off, this feature will automatically shut off the power to the tractor when the power drops below 12.1 volts. This feature is designed to save the battery starting capability of the truck.

• US Xpress Trucks are equipped with a range of Eaton Transmissions from manual transmissions to auto-shift transmissions.

– Standard Shift Transmission.

– Auto Shift Transmission:

• Clutch utilized for starting and stopping operations.

– Ultra Shift Transmission:

• Clutch-less Tractors – Automatic Transmission.

• Smart Shift Simplicity:

– Touch Pad Shifter:• Volvo Tractors have a touch pad

shifter that works off push button technology. The Touch pad is located to the right of the drivers seat. You can put the touch pad in the “manual” position to manually shift to a higher or lower gear.

• Smart Shift Simplicity:

– Shift Paddle Shifter: • Freightliner Tractors have the Shift

Paddle Shifter on the right side of the steering wheel, which controls the shifting operation of the truck. With this technology you can put the shifter in the “manual position” and manually shift to a higher or lower gear.

US Xpress tractors are equipped with a variety of safety related tools to assist you, such as:

– Side Tracker Cameras – (These cameras have adjustments that can be made for Day and Night time driving to help eliminate possible glare)

• US Xpress tractors are equipped with a variety of safety related tools to assist you, such as:– Collision Mitigation Systems:

• Meritor On-Guard

• Bendix Wingman

• Locking Procedure– Back under the trailer until you make contact with the

king pin.

– Tug forward, being careful not to stall the engine.

– Set the tractor brakes.

– Attach air and electrical lines.

– Retract landing gear.

– Visually inspect the jaws, and locking mechanism of the 5th wheel.

Automatic 5th Wheel Operation

• Locking Procedure

– Push in on the release handle and rotate down to the right.

– If unable to push the handle all the way in, then the jaws are not fully locked. Notify Maintenance, if at a USX facility, otherwise notify fleet services. Remember, if the handle will not push all the way in, you are at serious risk for dropping the trailer – and this is the driver’s responsibility.

Automatic 5th Wheel Operation

• Release Procedure:– Set all brakes.

– Lower landing gear remove electrical and air lines.

– Put tractor in gear, ensure the clutch is depressed.

– Pull the 5th wheel release knob and hold it out.

– With your other hand release the tractor brakes.

– After brakes release, ease your foot off the clutch.

Automatic 5th Wheel Operation

Bunk Heaters

Overview• Diesel fired heater• Blower powered by vehicles electrical system• Provides compartment comfort while reducing idling hours• Heater manufacturers include Espar and Webasto

Heater Location– Located underneath bunks– Compartment air intake vent shown in photo below

Note: Make sure air intake vent is not obstructed. Obstruction that prevents proper air-flow could cause the unit to overheat. Overheat shutdown will occur and the unit will automatically reset once the heater has cooled down. Once air-flow obstruction is removed, the heater can be re-started by switching the heater off and then back on.

Heater Exhaust• Heater exhaust is routed to the exterior of the cab.• Exhaust tube is located behind cab.• Exhaust tube is HOT during and after operation. Please do not

touch the exhaust tube at any time.

Heater Fuel Pump• Can be seen on the top of the vehicles fuel tank• Pickup Tube extends into the fuel tank and stops 2” from bottom

in order to prevent the heater from completely draining your tank as well as picking up foreign matter.

Types of Controllers

Rotary Knob Mini-Controller

Mini-Controller

Red LED- Operation check for heaterHeater- Press to turn on

Switch Off- Press to turn off

Ventilator- Press to circulate air when not in heater modeBlue LED- Operation check for ventilator

Temperature Pre-selection Control Knob

Left-hand end stop, small amount of heat

Right-hand end stop, large amount of heat

Rotary Knobs

Off Position On Position

LED- Operation/Error Indicator

LED- Operation Indicator

1. Shut off engine

2. Turn on heater

Vehicles Equipped With a Mini-Controller: Press heater button

Vehicles Equipped With a Rotary Knob: Turn to on position

Note: There will be 5 second delay before heater starts to run. The heater is performing a systems check. The blower motor starts gradually as the glow pin pre-heats the combustion chamber. Once pre-heat takes place, the fuel metering pump starts and ignition takes place. Heat will gradually increase after ignition.

Usage Procedure

3. Adjust compartment temperature (This controls how the heater cycles)

Mini-Controller:Use Temperature Pre-selection Control Knob

Rotary Knob: Turn clockwise to increase/counter clockwise to

decrease

Note: The heater will cycle between levels to maintain setting. The heater will continue to run in this manner until it is switched off.

Usage Procedure (cont.)

Usage Procedure (cont.)4. Turn heater off

Mini-Controller: Press the Switch Off button

Rotary Knob:Turn to off position

Note: Once the heater is turned off the blower will continue to run for several minutes. The heater is simply running a cool down cycle. Once the cycle is complete the heater will switch off completely.

Ventilator Mode Only functional on heaters equipped with Air-Tronic Mini-Controller

Circulates non-heated air through compartment

Power on by pressing Ventilator Button

Power off by pressing the Switch Off Button

Note: When in ventilator mode the Blue LED Operation indicator will be lit.

Important Notes• Heaters installed in Peterbilt tractors are wired through LVD

(Low Voltage Disconnect) which will prevent heater from draining battery

– Switch must be in accessory or on position to use

• Heaters installed in tractors other than Peterbilt have been hardwired and can be used in any key position

– Be aware of Voltage as the heater will shut down when the system reaches 10.5 volts

– NOTE: 10.5 volts will not be enough to restart your truck.

• Be aware of fuel level before using your heater as the fuel pickup tube does not fully extend into tank, it is 2” from the bottom of the tank

– Reduces likelihood of picking up debris in fuel tank– Prevents the heater from running truck completely out of fuel

Important Notes, cont…• Heater MUST be switched off while any fuel tank on vehicle is

being filled

• Heated air for cabin does not pass through the combustion chamber

• Make sure intake vent is not obstructed, obstruction will cause the heater to overheat

• Make sure air outlet is not obstructed, obstruction will cause the heater to overheat

• If heater fails to perform, turn the heater off, wait several seconds then turn heater back on. This resets the unit after a fault cut off.

Summary• Provides compartment comfort while

reducing idling hours.

• Two types of controllers:– Mini-Controller– Rotary

• Remain alert to fuel level and voltage.

DEF Reserve Tank

DEF Reserve TankTop off your DEF tank at Pilot, Flying J, and Love’s locations that have DEF at the pumpAvoid buying bottled DEF unless it is your only option. It is the most expensive form of DEF.Average price for a 2.5 gallon bottle of DEF=$13.99

$13.99/ 2.5 gallons=$5.596 per gallon of bottled DEF

Average price per gallon of DEF at the pump=$2.699

Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Inspections

Fuel Filters

Suspension Airbags

Airbags

Airbags create a unique user error problem for many drivers, wherein they are unable to get the tractor under the trailer due to failing to drop the air in the airbags . Breakdown takes many calls each day wherein a trailer has been dropped with the landing gear lowered too low. Instead of the driver dropping the air in the airbag to get under the trailer a call is often made to breakdown, which results in a costly road service call.

Some tractors are equipped with automatic dump valves, so always pull out slowly from the trailer.

Problems starting the tractor???

• Check that the battery disconnect isn’t in the off position.

• Failing to follow the correct shut-down procedures can create problems when you attempt to start the tractor.

• NEVER stop and “set” the brakes before putting the tractor in neutral. Doing so “torque locks” the transmission, which prevents the tractor from starting after shut down.

• ALWAYS place the tractor in NEUTRAL prior to setting the brakes, and then complete the shut down.

• If you need assistance with any company equipment that you are not familiar with, contact breakdown, or if at a shop go to the service desk for assistance: Contact information is located in the driver manual.

– Auto-shift/Automatic, manual transmission, mounted cameras, or any other non-familiar equipment.

• At US Xpress we strive to maintain your equipment in a safe, productive status.

• With your help we can make your “home-away-from-home” safe, productive, and profitable.