- Company: U.S. Xpress - Dedicated
- Location: La Plata, Maryland
- Salary: $70,000/yr
U.S. Xpress - Dedicated at a glance
usxpressdedicated.comSEC filings mentioning "U.S. Xpress - Dedicated": 6 — search EDGAR
U.S. Xpress (USX) is a U.S. truckload carrier based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a subsidiary of Knight-Swift since 2023. It provides truckload and related freight services nationwide. This listing is for the Dedicated division. Background: Wikipedia. Recent coverage includes a dedicated-side leadership appointment and recognition of drivers for safe miles (CCJ; Business Wire).
569 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Truck Driver - U.S. Xpress - Dedicated - La Plata, Maryland
About the Role
We are seeking experienced CDL-A drivers for our dedicated dry van fleet at U.S. Xpress - Dedicated in La Plata, Maryland. This is a full-time position with opportunities to earn up to $70,000 annually or more based on experience and performance.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Drive dry van trucks for a dedicated customer in the local area
- Ensure timely delivery of freight while maintaining safe driving practices
- Follow company policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations
- Communicate with dispatch regarding any issues or concerns during shifts
Skills & Qualifications
- Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- 1-5 months of professional truck driving experience preferred but not required
- Dedicated and reliable work ethic
- Able to pass pre-employment drug tests, physical exams, and background checks
About the Company
U.S. Xpress - Dedicated offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with prescription benefits for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) match, basic and supplemental life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Next Steps
Great home time and pay await dedicated drivers at U.S. Xpress - Dedicated. Bonuses may be available; call and ask for details of routes available in your area. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
You’ll finish your application on the employer’s website. We don’t ask for a resume on this page.
Terms used in this posting
- 401(k)
- A retirement savings plan offered by U.S. employers, often with the company matching a portion of what you contribute.
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Recent news
- Knight Transforming U.S. Xpress: Notable 5-Point Turnaround - Tank Transport
- U.S. Xpress Steps Back From High-Tech Variant Fleet to Focus on ‘Blocking and Tackling’ - Heavy Duty Trucking
- U.S. Xpress Honors 181 Professional Drivers for 241 Million Safe Miles - Business Wire
- U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated - Commercial Carrier Journal
- Dedicated business booms for fleets as shippers avoid the pricey spot market - Trucking Dive
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Working in La Plata, Maryland
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La Plata is in Charles County, Maryland (display area includes ZIP 20646). Maryland sits in the Mid-Atlantic, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, the Atlantic, and Washington, D.C. (Maryland overview). Expect regional freight tied to D.C.–Baltimore corridors and local Charles County routes rather than a remote role.
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, and Delaware to its east, as well as with the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the national capital and federal district of Washington, D.C. to the southwest. With a total area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km2), Maryland is
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — 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
Cost of living in Maryland: 5.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Maryland: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Maryland: $69,617 — via FRED
Home prices in Maryland (year over year): +3.4% — via FRED
Average commute time in Charles County: 43 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Charles County: Drove Alone (70%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Charles County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 67°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 83°F, winters around 30°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,015/mo · $2,246/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
Core needs for this title: valid CDL with required endorsements for the equipment, clean safety habits, ELD/HOS discipline, map and customer-site navigation, and professional communication with shippers and dispatch. No certified training package or cost list was supplied for this role.
Be ready to discuss CDL status, accident/inspection history, comfort with dedicated schedules, and how you handle delays or tight appointments. Ask how this La Plata–area dedicated account sets home time, equipment type, and detention or layover practices.
Watch & learn
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Strong fit if you want company truck dedicated work with U.S. Xpress rather than random OTR, and you can base near Charles County, Maryland. Thin public data on pay and reviews means confirm miles, freight type, and home-time rules directly with the recruiter.
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Listing facts
- Role Company Truck Driver – Dedicated
- Employer U.S. Xpress - Dedicated
- Location La Plata, Maryland
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $70,000/yr
- Posted August 11, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (236 words)
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- Dev.to — I Joined dev.to because...
- Dev.to — It's always Doom https://ood.dev/posts/doom/
- Dev.to — Join our DEV Weekend Challenge: Dog Days Edition! $1,000 in Prizes Across FIVE Winners. Submissions Due August 17 at 6:5…
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