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CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.73k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Nashville, Berrien County
  • Salary: $89,960/wk
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U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance

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U.S. Xpress OTR runs over-the-road dry-van freight with a focus on asset utilization and contract business. Coverage of the carrier highlights density, data, and digital tools for utilization (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization toward contract freight (Journal of Commerce). Domain: usxpressotr.com.

U.S. Xpress is hiring experienced CDL-A truck drivers for full-time over-the-road (OTR) positions based in Nashville, Berrien County. If you hold a valid CDL-A license and bring one to five months of professional driving experience, we're looking for you to join our team of reliable company drivers.

About the Role

This is a full-time position operating dry van equipment on long-haul routes across the United States. You'll manage your driving schedule while hitting consistent mileage targets—solo drivers average 2,000 miles per week, while team drivers operate at approximately 5,000 miles weekly. Most drivers work a 12 days out / 2 days home rotation, ensuring regular time to rest and be with family.

What You'll Do

  • Operate dry van commercial trucks safely and professionally on over-the-road assignments
  • Adhere to all DOT regulations and company safety standards while managing freight
  • Deliver cargo on schedule while maintaining strong fuel economy and equipment care
  • Coordinate with dispatch to meet delivery deadlines and route requirements
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and basic equipment maintenance

What We're Looking For

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
  • One to five months of verifiable truck driving experience
  • Clean driving record and passing background screening
  • Strong commitment to safety compliance and regulatory adherence
  • Professional communication and ability to manage extended time on the road independently

Compensation & Incentives

Solo drivers earn 54 to 60 cents per mile based on experience, with a guaranteed weekly minimum of $1,200. Top-performing drivers in our fleet earn up to $1,725 per week, averaging approximately $83,200 annually. Team drivers split 72 to 80 cents per mile with 5,000 weekly miles. Qualified applicants receive sign-on bonuses: $2,000 for solo drivers and $5,000 split for team driver positions.

About U.S. Xpress

U.S. Xpress operates a nationwide fleet of over-the-road dry van carriers serving major shippers across the country. We support our drivers' long-term careers through competitive compensation, consistent work, and an operational culture built on safety and reliability.

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Working in Nashville, Berrien 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: 208,000via 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

Heavy and tractor-trailer driving builds HOS discipline, safe backing, and freight handling. OTR dry-van company roles can lead to more dedicated lanes, trainer work, or other fleets once experience and clean records accumulate.

Salary & compensation

The listing advertises about $1.73k per week for this U.S. Xpress OTR dry-van CDL-A role; a related occupation title cites about $1.65k per week. Confirm pay plan, detention, and miles with the recruiter—no other pay bands are in the provided data.

Build the skills for this role

  • Valid CDL-A and ELDT path per FMCSA CDL & ELDT (free info)
  • HOS/ELD logging and pre-trip inspection habits
  • OTR dry-van coupling, securement awareness, and safe urban/rural delivery

Free & low-cost learning resources

  • Explain OTR lifestyle fit and 1–5 months experience honestly
  • Walk through a safe pre-trip and HOS decision
  • Ask about home time, equipment, and how the weekly pay is calculated

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Best for drivers who want company OTR dry van with U.S. Xpress, can handle extended runs from the Nashville area, and already hold or are finishing CDL-A with limited experience accepted.

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  • Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.73k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
  • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
  • Location Nashville, Berrien County
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $89,960/wk
  • Posted July 1, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-01
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (343 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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