- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Wytheville, Virginia
- Salary: $1,630/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxintranet.usxpress.comU.S. Xpress is a for-hire trucking carrier with an employee intranet at usxintranet.usxpress.com and a public site at xpress.com. Recent coverage highlights density, data, and digital tools for asset utilization (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization toward contract freight (Journal of Commerce).
U.S. Xpress - OTR — Wytheville, Virginia
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Truck Drivers for our U.S. Xpress - OTR team in Wytheville, Virginia. As a Solo Over the Road (OTR) CDL-A Driver, you will have the opportunity to earn up to $1,625 weekly with a sign-on bonus of $5,000. The position requires 2,000 miles per week on average and offers home time that can be customized to fit your needs.
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
- Average Weekly Miles: 2,000
- Pay Rate: $0.72 - $0.80 CPM
- Home Time Flexibility
Your Responsibilities
The role involves driving a dry van in the U.S., ensuring timely delivery of goods across various routes. You will be responsible for maintaining your vehicle, following all safety regulations, and adhering to strict schedules.
- Drive solo over the road with a CDL-A license
- Ensure safe and efficient delivery of cargo
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and functionality
- Follow all company policies and safety guidelines
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for experienced drivers with a minimum of 1-5 months of OTR experience. A CDL-A license is required, along with a clean driving record. Applicants should have a strong commitment to safety and reliability.
- Minimum 1-5 months OTR experience
- CDL-A License Required
- Clean Driving Record
- Dedication to Safety and Reliability
Why Join U.S. Xpress - OTR
Joining our team means more than just a job; it's an opportunity for growth and financial stability. Our top 20% of drivers earn up to $1,625 weekly, with the potential for higher earnings based on performance. Additionally, U.S. Xpress offers competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and the flexibility to choose home time that suits your lifestyle.
- Competitive Weekly Earnings
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
- Potential for Higher Earnings
- Flexible Home Time Options
- Top 20% Earn Up to $1,625 Weekly
How to Apply
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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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- Density, data, digital: US Xpress’ secrets to high asset utilization - Trucking Dive
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Working in Wytheville, Virginia
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This OTR role lists out of Wytheville in Wythe County, Virginia. Virginia sits in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic U.S., between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachians, bordering Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Maryland (Wikipedia).
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. It borders Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south-west, North Carolina to the south, West Virginia to the north-west, and Maryland to the north. The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is V
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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: 206,000 — 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 Virginia: 1.1% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Virginia: $12.77/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Virginia: $70,264 — via FRED
Home prices in Virginia (year over year): +3.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Wythe County: $55,359 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Wythe County: 25 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Wythe County: Drove Alone (81%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Wythe County: 84% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Haller-Gibboney Rock House, listed 1972 (370m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 38°F year-round (summers around 81°F, winters around 22°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $762/mo · $914/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Expect questions on CDL experience, OTR miles and home time, HOS and safety habits, and comfort with denser, data-driven dispatch. Be ready with concrete trip examples and how you handle delays or equipment issues.
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Strong fit if you want company OTR driving with a large carrier focused on utilization and contract freight, based from southwest Virginia rather than local day-cab work.
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- Role Company Truck Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Wytheville, Virginia
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,630/wk
- Posted August 23, 2026
- Apply by September 22, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (337 words)
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