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CDL-A Company Driver – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Mount Gilead, Ohio
  • Salary: $1,700/wk
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • $1,700/wk

U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance

usxintranet.usxpress.com

U.S. Xpress is a large U.S. truckload carrier. Recent coverage highlights asset-utilization work around density, data, and digital ops (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization that puts more weight on contract freight (Journal of Commerce). Public site: xpress.com.

CDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Mount Gilead, Ohio
Full Time, No Remote

What This Role Involves

This position offers solo over-the-road (OTR) driving with a focus on dry van transportation. Drivers will be responsible for delivering goods across the United States, averaging 2,000 miles per week. The role comes with a generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 and a weekly minimum pay of $1,500. Top performers can earn as much as $1,700 per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive company-owned dry van trucks across the U.S.
  • Average 2,000 miles per week with potential to increase earnings based on performance
  • Ensure safe and efficient delivery of goods
  • Follow all company policies and procedures
  • Adhere to DOT regulations and maintain a clean driving record

Qualifications

  • Holds a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
  • 1-5 months of OTR driving experience is preferred but not required
  • Avoidance of accidents and a strong safety record are essential
  • Possess excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and team members

About U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress is a leading transportation company that offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. As a solo driver, you will enjoy the flexibility of working independently while still being part of a larger team. The company guarantees a weekly minimum of $1,500, with top 20% drivers earning up to $1,700 per week.

Next Steps

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sign-on bonus
A one-time payment offered to a new hire, usually paid shortly after starting, separate from regular salary.

What people say about U.S. Xpress - OTR

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Working in Mount Gilead, Ohio

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: 206,000via 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

Build the skills for this role

Must-haves center on a valid Class A CDL, clean driving record, HOS/ELD fluency, and trip planning. No certification cost list was supplied for this posting.

  • Walk through a recent OTR week: miles, dwell, weather, and how you protected HOS.
  • Explain pre-trip and DVIR habits that catch defects early.
  • Ask how this OTR seat balances freight mix, home time, and detention support.

Watch & learn

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Best fit for CDL-A drivers comfortable with multi-day OTR company miles who want a large-fleet dispatch environment rather than local-only routes.

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Listing facts

  • Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
  • Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location Mount Gilead, Ohio
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $1,700/wk
  • Posted August 23, 2026
  • Apply by September 22, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (281 words)

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CDL-A Company Driver – OTR U.S. Xpress - OTR · Mount Gilead, Ohio · $1,700/wk