- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Robert Lee, Texas
- Salary: $1,200–$1,730/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxintranet.usxpress.comU.S. Xpress runs over-the-road (OTR) trucking operations under xpress.com, with hiring channels such as usxpressjobs.careerweb.com. Industry coverage has highlighted the carrier’s focus on asset utilization through density, data, and digital tools (Trucking Dive).
CDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Robert Lee, Texas
The Opportunity
Join the team at U.S. Xpress - OTR as a Class A CDL Company Driver with 1-5 months of experience required. This is an exciting opportunity for solo over-the-road (OTR) drivers operating dry van equipment. Solo OTR drivers can expect to average 2,000 miles per week and are guaranteed a weekly minimum pay of $1,200. Top 20% of our OTR drivers earn up to $1,725 weekly. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $7,500 for solo drivers.
What You'll Do
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Pickup and delivery of dry van cargo across the United States
- Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and mileage
- Performing pre-trip, mid-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation
- Adhering to all federal and state transportation regulations
- Communicating with dispatch for route instructions and updates
What We're Looking For
We are seeking experienced drivers who:
- Hold a valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements <li(Have 1-5 months of OTR driving experience)
- Are reliable, safety-conscious, and have excellent communication skills
- Can work independently and manage their time effectively while on the road
Why Join U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR offers a competitive pay structure that rewards hardworking drivers with the potential to earn up to $83,200 annually as a solo driver. Team drivers can expect an even higher earning potential with a sign-on bonus of $10,000 and an average of 5,500 miles per week. Our company culture values safety, reliability, and hard work, ensuring that our drivers are part of a supportive network that helps them succeed.
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Terms used in this posting
- sign-on bonus
- A one-time payment offered to a new hire, usually paid shortly after starting, separate from regular salary.
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Working in Robert Lee, Texas
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Texas is the most populous state in the Southern United States. It borders the American states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, and New Mexico to the west. To the south and southwest, it has an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas, along a natural boundary formed by the Rio Grande. Texas has a coa
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — 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
Unemployment rate in Texas: 4.4% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Texas: 2.9% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Texas: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Texas: $71,814 — via FRED
Home prices in Texas (year over year): +1.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Coke County: $46,431 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Coke County: 26 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Coke County: Drove Alone (86%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Coke County: 88% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Coke County Jail, listed 2004 (518m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 79°F / low 50°F year-round (summers around 95°F, winters around 30°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Least walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $742/mo · $973/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
Core needs: valid Class A CDL, DOT medical card, clean-enough MVR, and comfort with ELDs, trip planning, and HOS. Practice backing, coupling, and winter/mountain driving. No paid cert path is listed in the supplied cert data for this posting.
Expect questions on accident history, job hopping, HOS discipline, and long-haul lifestyle. Be ready to walk through a pre-trip, a late-delivery scenario, and how you stay safe and legal alone on the road. Ask about home time, average length of haul, equipment, and detention pay.
Watch & learn
Video via YouTube.
Strong fit if you want company (not lease-purchase) OTR miles, can handle weeks away from Robert Lee, and prefer structured dispatch over local day cab work. Weak fit if you need nightly home time or cannot meet standard CDL/DOT requirements.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Robert Lee, Texas
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,200–$1,730/wk
- Posted August 4, 2026
- Apply by September 3, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (325 words)
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