- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Groves, Texas
- Salary: $1,200–$1,730/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
xpress.comU.S. Xpress OTR (usxpressotr.com) is a truckload carrier focused on over-the-road dry van. Recent coverage highlights asset utilization via density, data, and digital tools (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization emphasizing contract business (Journal of Commerce).
Join U.S. Xpress - OTR as a full-time Class A CDL Company Driver based in Groves, Texas. This over-the-road position welcomes drivers with 1-5 months of experience, offering stable work in dry van operations with weekly earnings between $1,200 and $1,725.
Position Summary
U.S. Xpress - OTR seeks experienced Class A CDL drivers for full-time over-the-road dry van transport. Solo drivers typically cover approximately 2,000 miles per week, with a guaranteed minimum weekly income of $1,200 (based on a 12 out/2 home rotation). Our top-performing solo drivers earn $1,725 weekly, averaging $83,200 annually. New solo drivers receive a $2,000 sign-on incentive. For those interested in team driving, positions pair drivers to handle around 5,000 miles weekly with a $5,000 split sign-on bonus and compensation structured at $0.72 to $0.80 per mile shared between partners.
Core Duties
- Operate commercial dry van equipment across multi-state routes
- Comply with all federal and state transportation regulations and safety protocols
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns
- Maintain accurate driving logs and shipping documentation
- Properly load, secure, and verify cargo according to specifications
- Coordinate with dispatch to ensure on-time delivery performance
Requirements
- Active Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
- 1-5 months of verifiable commercial driving experience
- Valid DOT medical certificate and clearance
- Clean motor vehicle record and passing background screening
- Commitment to extended time on the road and away from home
Working at U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR is committed to driver success through competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements. Whether you choose solo or team operations, you'll find consistent mileage, fair pay structures rewarding safe driving, and a company that values professional transport operators.
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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 Groves, Texas
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — 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
Salary & compensation
The listing states about $1.2k–$1.73k per week for this OTR dry van company-driver role. No other pay bands or benefit figures are in the provided data.
Build the skills for this role
- Valid Class A CDL and ELDT compliance — FMCSA CDL & ELDT (free info)
- OTR HOS, ELD, pre-trip, and dry-van backing/dock work
- Customer communication and on-time delivery under dispatch plans
- Walk through your CDL miles, accident/inspection history, and OTR readiness
- Explain how you manage HOS, fatigue, and delivery windows
- Ask about home time, equipment, and how weekly pay is calculated on this lane set
Watch & learn
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Strong fit if you have a Class A CDL, 1–5+ months experience, and prefer OTR dry van company driving over local day work. Thin public culture data—lean on the recruiter for lifestyle and dispatch style.
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Listing facts
- Role Class A CDL Company Driver – OTR – Dry Van
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Groves, Texas
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,200–$1,730/wk
- Posted July 9, 2026
- Apply by August 9, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (293 words)
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