- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Abilene, Dickinson County
- Salary: $85,800/wk
U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance
drivers1st.comU.S. Xpress is a major U.S. truckload carrier focused on asset utilization through density, data, and digital operations. Coverage includes contract-oriented freight and OTR dry-van work. Careers and recruiting appear via usx.jobstruckdriving.com; overview context is on Wikipedia.
Join U.S. Xpress as a Class A CDL Company Driver based in Abilene, Dickinson County. We're hiring experienced drivers with 1–5 months of OTR experience to operate our dry van fleet on regional and long-haul routes across the United States.
About the Role
This is a full-time, over-the-road driving position in our Class A CDL driver program. You'll operate a well-maintained dry van truck, managing deliveries across multiple states with an average of 2,000 miles per week. We provide consistent work, reliable dispatch, and competitive compensation packages designed to reward your experience and performance.
What You'll Do
- Operate a Class A CDL dry van truck safely and professionally on long-haul and regional routes
- Manage scheduled deliveries across the United States, averaging 2,000 miles weekly
- Maintain accurate logs, vehicle inspections, and compliance documentation
- Follow all Department of Transportation regulations and company safety standards
- Communicate with dispatch to optimize route efficiency and delivery schedules
What We're Looking For
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with clean driving record
- 1 to 5 months of OTR trucking experience (recently licensed CDL holders welcome)
- Ability to work independently on extended routes with consistent dispatch
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety compliance
- Reliable communication skills and professional demeanor
Why Join U.S. Xpress
Competitive pay starting at 57–64 cents per mile, based on your experience level. Top-performing drivers in our OTR fleet earn up to $1,650 per week. We guarantee a weekly minimum of $1,500 and offer a $4,000 sign-on bonus to eligible candidates. Our home-time schedule follows a 12 days out / 2 days home rotation, giving you predictable time with family and friends.
Team driver positions are also available with higher earning potential: up to $5,000 sign-on bonus (split with your partner) and an average of 5,000 miles per week at $0.72–$0.80 per mile split. If you don't have a team partner yet, we'll help connect you with a compatible driver.
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What people say about U.s. Xpress - OTR
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Recent news
- Density, data, digital: US Xpress’ secrets to high asset utilization - Trucking Dive
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Working in Abilene, Dickinson County
🇺🇸 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: 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
About this role & career path
OTR company driving builds hours, safety record, and freight experience that can lead to dedicated, regional, trainer, or owner-operator paths. News notes U.S. Xpress emphasis on utilization and contract business—stable fleet ops skills transfer across carriers.
Salary & compensation
The listing advertises about $1.65k per week for this OTR dry-van company-driver role. No independent pay surveys are in the provided data; treat the figure as employer-stated and confirm pay, miles, and home time with recruiters.
Build the skills for this role
Core path for heavy/tractor-trailer drivers:
- Valid Class A CDL and FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training where required — FMCSA CDL & ELDT (free info)
- HOS/ELD discipline, pre/post-trip inspections, backing and coupling
- Safe OTR habits: weather, mountains, urban deliveries
Free & low-cost learning resources
Be ready on CDL status, 1–5 months experience details, accident/ticket history, willingness for OTR dry van, and how you manage HOS and dispatch. Ask about weekly average, detention, home time, and equipment.
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Strong fit if you hold Class A CDL, meet the short-experience bar, and prefer company OTR dry van over local day cab. Less fit if you need fixed nights home or dislike multi-day runs.
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Listing facts
- Role Class A CDL Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.65k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
- Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
- Location Abilene, Dickinson County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $85,800/wk
- Posted June 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (334 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Dev.to — My benchmark's Python column was N/A for a year — CPython's 4300-digit limit, and eight other bugs
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- Dev.to — 5 Trends That Defined AI Engineering at World’s Fair 2026
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