- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Towanda, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $1,650/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
otrfreightsolutions.comU.S. Xpress is a major U.S. trucking carrier offering CDL-A OTR dry-van roles. Coverage notes its focus on asset utilization and a shift toward contract freight (Wikipedia; driver careers site).
U.S. Xpress - OTR is hiring experienced CDL-A truck drivers for dedicated over-the-road positions in Towanda, Pennsylvania. This full-time opportunity welcomes drivers with 1-5 months of commercial experience who are ready to log miles and earn solid income with predictable home time.
About the Role
You'll operate modern dry van equipment across multi-state routes, running a consistent schedule that balances earnings with time at home. This is straightforward, reliable over-the-road work for drivers who value both performance-based pay and predictability.
What You'll Do
- Haul dry freight loads on established routes averaging 2,000 miles per week
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs
- Comply with federal hours-of-service regulations and safety protocols
- Communicate load status and ETA information with dispatch and customers
- Manage logbooks and freight documentation accurately
What We're Looking For
- Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- 1-5 months of truck driving experience
- Ability to meet federal safety and hours-of-service standards
- Strong vehicle maintenance and safety awareness
- Professional communication and reliable work habits
Compensation & Benefits
Earn 57–64 cents per mile based on your experience and performance. Drivers receive a guaranteed minimum weekly pay of $1,500, with top OTR drivers earning $1,650 per week or more. All new drivers get a $4,000 sign-on bonus.
We also offer team driving: earn $0.72–$0.80 per mile split with average weekly miles near 5,000, plus a $5,000 team sign-on bonus. You'll run a 12 days out, 2 days home schedule designed to get you home regularly.
About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR connects skilled drivers with stable freight lanes and dependable work. We focus on competitive pay, transparent scheduling, and a safety-first culture that recognizes professional drivers.
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Working in Towanda, Pennsylvania
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — 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
Salary & compensation
The listing advertises about $1.65k per week for this OTR dry-van role with 1–5 months’ experience required. No separate third-party pay bands are in the provided data.
Build the skills for this role
Hold or earn a CDL-A and meet FMCSA entry-level driver training rules. Review free official guidance: FMCSA — CDL & ELDT (cost: free info). Build strong pre-trip, cargo securement, and electronic logging habits for dry-van OTR.
Be ready to discuss CDL status and recent experience (including 1–5 months if applicable), HOS logging, pre-trip inspection steps, and how you handle long-haul dry-van routes, delays, and secure loads. Ask about home time, dispatch style, and equipment for U.S. Xpress OTR.
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Strong fit if you want company OTR dry-van work, can stay out multi-day, and already have or are building early CDL-A miles. Less ideal if you need local-only runs or remote work (this role is on-road, not remote).
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Listing facts
- Role Company Truck Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Towanda, Pennsylvania
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,650/wk
- Posted June 1, 2026
- Apply by August 1, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (301 words)
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