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CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.65k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Hastings, Adams County
  • Salary: $1,500/wk
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U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance

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U.S. Xpress is a U.S. truckload carrier hiring CDL-A company drivers for over-the-road dry van work. Industry coverage has focused on denser networks, data-driven dispatch, and a stronger tilt toward contract freight and asset utilization (Trucking Dive; Journal of Commerce). Driver recruiting is listed via usx.jobstruckdriving.com.

U.S. Xpress - OTR is actively hiring full-time CDL-A Company Drivers for over-the-road dry van routes based out of Hastings, Adams County — a strong opportunity for drivers with as little as one month of CDL-A experience ready to build a real trucking career.

About the Role

This is an OTR dry van position running consistent long-haul miles across the country. Solo drivers average 2,000 miles per week, while team drivers push approximately 5,000 miles per week together. The standard rotation runs 12 days out with 2 days home, giving you a predictable rhythm on the road.

What You'll Earn

  • Solo CPM rate of 57–64 cents per mile, scaled to your experience level
  • Guaranteed weekly minimum pay of $1,500 for solo drivers
  • Top 20% of U.S. Xpress OTR solo drivers take home $1,650 or more per week
  • $4,000 sign-on bonus for solo CDL-A drivers
  • Team drivers earn $0.72–$0.80 CPM split and qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus (split between partners)
  • No team partner? U.S. Xpress will help match you with one

What You'll Do

  • Operate a Class A tractor-trailer hauling dry van freight on OTR lanes
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in compliance with FMCSA regulations
  • Maintain accurate electronic logs (ELD) and adhere to HOS rules
  • Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding load status, delays, and delivery windows
  • Secure and verify freight before departure and upon delivery
  • Uphold safe driving practices across all weather and traffic conditions

What We're Looking For

  • Valid CDL-A license with 1 to 5 months of verifiable driving experience
  • Clean driving record and ability to meet DOT physical requirements
  • Comfort operating OTR routes with extended time away from home
  • Dependable, safety-minded attitude with strong communication skills
  • Willingness to run dry van freight on varied, long-haul lanes

About U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress is one of the largest asset-based trucking carriers in the country, with a decades-long track record of moving freight reliably across the lower 48. The OTR division focuses on keeping drivers moving with consistent miles, competitive per-mile pay, and freight that fills your schedule. Drivers new to OTR will find the support structure, mileage guarantees, and earnings potential here to be a solid foundation for a long-haul career.

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Working in Hastings, Adams County

🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Cautionvia 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: 215,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via 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: 1,800via OECD

About this role & career path

Typical path: entry-level CDL-A (1–5 months experience fits this posting) → solo OTR company driver → more predictable lanes or dedicated/contract runs as utilization and tenure grow. Leadership usually means trainer, lead driver, or fleet/ops roles—not a desk promotion overnight.

Salary & compensation

The posting title states about $1.65k per week for this OTR dry van company-driver role. No independent pay bands or review-site averages are in the provided data.

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  • Walk through recent OTR miles, dry van experience, and any accidents/tickets honestly
  • Show you understand HOS, ELD, and safe backing in tight yards
  • Ask how home time, lanes, and detention are handled for company drivers

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Strong fit if you want solo long-haul dry van with a large fleet carrier and can handle time away from home. Weaker fit if you need local day runs only or already need high seniority for preferred freight.

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  • Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.65k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
  • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
  • Location Hastings, Adams County
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $1,500/wk
  • Posted June 3, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-07-29
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (401 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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