- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: East Fishkill, Dutchess County
- Salary: $4,000/wk
- Full Time
- East Fishkill, Dutchess County
- $4,000/wk
- Apply on company site
- $4,000/wk
U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance
drivers1st.comU.S. Xpress - OTR is a trucking carrier hiring CDL-A company drivers for over-the-road dry van work. Industry coverage has highlighted focus on asset utilization, density and digital ops, plus reorganization toward contract freight (Trucking Dive; Journal of Commerce).
Drive your trucking career forward with U.S. Xpress - OTR, now hiring a CDL-A Company Driver based out of East Fishkill, Dutchess County. This full-time, over-the-road (OTR) dry van position rewards drivers with competitive mileage pay and flexible home time.
About the Role
As a CDL-A Company Driver running OTR dry van freight for U.S. Xpress - OTR, you'll cover long-haul lanes while earning higher pay tied to your experience. Solo drivers average around 2,000 miles each week, and this role offers home time options you can tailor to fit your life on and off the road.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a CDL-A tractor-trailer hauling dry van freight on OTR routes
- Maintain consistent weekly mileage and on-time deliveries
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safety standards
- Complete required logs, inspections, and trip documentation
- Communicate with dispatch to coordinate loads and schedules
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
- 1 to 5 months of verifiable driving experience required
- Willingness to run over-the-road, dry van routes
- Clean driving record and commitment to safety
Pay & Earning Potential
- Earn 57 to 64 cents per mile, based on your experience
- $4,000 sign-on bonus for solo drivers
- Top 20% of OTR drivers bring home around $1,600 per week
- Team drivers earn a $0.72–$0.80 CPM split, average about 5,000 miles weekly, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus (split)
- No team partner? U.S. Xpress - OTR can help match you with the right co-driver
About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR is a long-haul carrier that connects experienced and newer CDL-A drivers with steady miles and dependable freight. Operating from East Fishkill, Dutchess County, the company focuses on flexible home time, strong mileage pay, and supporting drivers throughout their journey on the road.
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Recent news
- Density, data, digital: US Xpress’ secrets to high asset utilization - Trucking Dive
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Working in East Fishkill, Dutchess County
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Listing location is East Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York (Town of East Fishkill). OTR dry van work is not a fixed local commute; home time and routing depend on the carrier’s dispatch, not local office hours.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in New York: 7.9% above the national average — via BEA
Home prices in New York (year over year): +6.1% — via FRED
Median household income in Dutchess County: $97,273 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Dutchess County: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm), Jul 2023 — via FEMA
Average commute time in Dutchess County: 31 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Dutchess County: Drove Alone (69%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Dutchess County: 94% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 40°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 19°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable (7.8/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,549/mo (1BR) · $1,979/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 88m (289 ft)
About this role & career path
Role targets drivers with about 1–5 months experience in the heavy and tractor-trailer family. Progression usually builds OTR miles, clean safety record, and comfort with dry van freight before broader equipment or dedicated options (when offered by the carrier).
Build the skills for this role
Core: valid CDL-A, safe OTR habits, ELDT-aligned training where required, HOS, pre/post-trip inspections, dry van securement basics.
Free & low-cost learning resources
Be ready to discuss CDL status, months of OTR/dry van experience, safety record, willingness to run multi-state routes from a New York home area, and how you handle fatigue, weather, and detention. Ask how 1–5 month drivers are coached and what home-time norms look like on this OTR dry van fleet.
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Strong fit if you hold a CDL-A, have roughly 1–5 months experience, and want company OTR dry van driving with U.S. Xpress rather than local day routes. Thin public review data here; judge culture and pay only from carrier materials and the live offer.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – U.S. Xpress – OTR
- Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
- Location East Fishkill, Dutchess County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $4,000/wk
- Posted June 28, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-28
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (320 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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