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CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.7k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Lake Mohee, Blackford County
  • Salary: $88,400/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 operations for company CDL-A drivers. Industry coverage has highlighted its focus on asset utilization through density, data, and digital tools (Trucking Dive) and a shift toward more contract freight (Journal of Commerce). Site: usxpressotr.com.

U.S. Xpress is actively recruiting experienced CDL-A drivers for over-the-road positions based in Lake Mohee, Blackford County. If you hold a current Class A commercial driver's license and have 1-5 months of professional trucking experience, we want you to apply for this full-time, long-haul opportunity.

About the Role

As a CDL-A company driver with U.S. Xpress, you'll operate dry van trailers on dedicated long-haul routes across the United States. This is an over-the-road position with regular dispatch schedules and strong earning potential for drivers at every experience level.

What You'll Do

  • Operate company-maintained dry van equipment on assigned over-the-road routes
  • Run a typical 12-day out/2-day home cycle
  • Accumulate approximately 2,000 miles per week on average
  • Perform DOT-required pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Deliver freight safely, on-time, and in compliance with federal regulations
  • Maintain accurate logbooks and required operational documentation

What We're Looking For

  • Valid CDL-A license with air brake endorsement
  • Minimum 1 to 5 months of documented truck driving experience
  • Acceptable driving record meeting company standards
  • Ability to pass DOT medical certification and background screening
  • Dedication to safety, compliance, and professional standards

Compensation & Benefits

Solo drivers earn 57-64 cents per mile based on experience, with top performers in our fleet reaching $1,700 weekly. We guarantee a minimum weekly pay of $1,500 on our standard 12-out/2-home schedule, plus a $4,000 sign-on bonus to start your career with us.

Team driving opportunities are also available, offering $5,000 sign-on bonuses (split between partners) and higher mileage potential with averages around 5,000 miles per week. Team drivers earn $0.72-$0.80 per mile split. If you don't have a team partner, we can help connect you with one.

About U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress operates a major fleet dedicated to dry van long-haul transportation. We're committed to driver success through competitive pay, reliable equipment, and a supportive company culture.

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Working in Lake Mohee, Blackford County

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Home terminal area is listed as Lake Mohee in Blackford County, Indiana. Indiana sits in the Midwest, with Lake Michigan to the northwest and neighbors including Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois—common OTR corridors for Hoosier-based fleets (Wikipedia).

Indiana is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois to the west. Nicknamed "the Hoosier State", Indiana is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 states. The state's capital a

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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

Cost of living in Indiana: 6.7% below the national averagevia BEA

Home prices in Indiana (year over year): +4.3%via FRED

Median household income in Blackford County: $47,560via US Census ACS / Data USA

Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Blackford County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Jan 2026 — via FEMA

Average commute time in Blackford County: 26 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Blackford County: Drove Alone (77%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Blackford County: 85%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Least walkable (3.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $766/mo (1BR) · $956/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 268m (879 ft)

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About this role & career path

OTR company dry-van roles build hours, safe miles, and ELD discipline that can lead to more preferred lanes, trainer paths, or other heavy-truck specialties over time. Early experience is often the main gate for fleets that require a short OTR tenure.

Salary & compensation

The listing advertises about $1.7k per week for this OTR dry-van company driver role. No separate market surveys or third-party pay data are provided in the source set.

Build the skills for this role

Core needs: valid Class A CDL, hours-of-service awareness, trip planning, and safe backing/coupling. Official ELDT and CDL rules are summarized by FMCSA (CDL & ELDT requirements, free info).

Free & low-cost learning resources

Be ready on recent experience (including 1–5 months), safety record, willingness for OTR away-from-home schedules, and dry-van handling. Ask about home time, detention pay, equipment age, and how dispatch assigns loads.

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Strong fit if you hold a CDL-A, accept OTR dry-van life, and want company-driver miles with U.S. Xpress rather than owner-operator risk. Thin public review data here—verify pay, home time, and support directly with the recruiter.

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Listing facts

  • Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.7k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
  • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
  • Location Lake Mohee, Blackford County
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $88,400/wk
  • Posted June 10, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-01
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (336 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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