- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Saltaire, Alabama
- Salary: $1,570/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
joinusxpress.comCDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Role Overview
U.S. Xpress, an Over the Road (OTR) transportation company based in Saltaire, Alabama, is seeking experienced CDL-A drivers for our full-time positions. Solo OTR drivers will average 2,000 miles per week and can earn between $54 - $60 CPM depending on experience. Team drivers are expected to cover approximately 5,500 miles per week with a starting pay of $10,000 sign-on bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive dry van trucks for long-haul transportation within the U.S.
- Ensure safe and efficient delivery of goods to designated destinations
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Adhere to DOT regulations and maintain a clean driving record
- Communicate with dispatchers regarding any issues or delays
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking CDL-A drivers with 1-5 months of experience. Successful candidates should possess strong safety awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. A clean driving record is required.
More About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits packages for our drivers. Solo drivers can expect an average weekly pay of $1,565, while team drivers have the opportunity to earn up to $260,000 annually with a top 20% performance bonus.
U.S. Xpress offers flexible home time options and a sign-on bonus for both solo and team drivers. Our company culture is focused on driver satisfaction and safety, ensuring that our employees are well-supported in their roles.
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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.
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Alabama is a state in the Southeastern and Deep Southern regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area, and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states.
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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: 1.9% — 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
Cost of living in Alabama: 11.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Alabama: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Alabama: $50,191 — via FRED
Home prices in Alabama (year over year): +4.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Mobile County: $58,119 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Mobile County: 26 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Mobile County: Drove Alone (83%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Mobile County: 88% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 77°F / low 58°F year-round (summers around 90°F, winters around 43°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $919/mo · $1,083/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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- Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Saltaire, Alabama
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,570/wk
- Posted August 2, 2026
- Apply by September 1, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (300 words)
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