- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Napoleonville, Louisiana
- Salary: $1,570/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxintranet.usxpress.comU.S. Xpress runs over-the-road (OTR) trucking under brands tied to xpress.com and an internal portal at usxintranet.usxpress.com. Trade coverage highlights denser asset use via data and digital tools (Trucking Dive) and a shift toward contract freight (Journal of Commerce).
CDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Napoleonville, Louisiana
Full Time - No Remote
The Opportunity
Join U.S. Xpress - OTR as a CDL-A Company Driver and enjoy higher pay with 54-60 CPM (based on experience). As an Over the Road (OTR) driver, you'll drive solo for an average of 2,000 miles per week. With $2,000 sign-on bonus available, this is a great opportunity to start your career or advance in the trucking industry.
- Drive dry van cargo
- Average weekly mileage: 2,000 miles for OTR drivers
- $1.57k per week starting pay (OTR)
- Select home time that suits your needs
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000 available to top performers
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Your daily tasks will include:
- Picking up and delivering dry van cargo across the U.S.
- Maintaining a clean driving record and following all safety regulations
- Performing pre-trip, mid-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Adhering to strict schedules and routes as assigned by your dispatcher
What We're Looking For
We are seeking experienced CDL-A drivers who:
- Have a valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- Possess at least 1-5 months of OTR driving experience (dry van preferred)
- Are reliable, responsible, and safety-conscious
- Can handle long hours on the road but also enjoy home time flexibility
More About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress is a leading trucking company with a strong commitment to driver satisfaction and safety. Our teams average $260,000 annually, reflecting our dedication to rewarding hard work and performance. As part of the U.S. Xpress team, you'll have access to:
- Top 20% of OTR drivers earn $1,565 weekly
- $0.72 - $0.80 CPM split for team drivers (average 5,500 miles per week)
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
- Modern equipment and state-of-the-art technology to enhance your driving experience
How to Apply
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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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- Density, data, digital: US Xpress’ secrets to high asset utilization - Trucking Dive
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Working in Napoleonville, Louisiana
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Napoleonville sits in Assumption Parish, Louisiana (Louisiana). The state is in the Deep South/South Central U.S., bordered by Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, with about 4.6 million residents and a strong French heritage. Expect a rural Gulf-South base for this OTR posting rather than a big metro hub.
Louisiana is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east. Of the 50 U.S. states, it ranks 31st in area and 25th in population, with roughly 4.6 million residents. Reflecting its French heritage, Louisiana is the only U.S. state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
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
Unemployment rate in Louisiana: 4.4% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Louisiana: 11.8% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Louisiana: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Louisiana: $56,283 — via FRED
Home prices in Louisiana (year over year): +2.9% — via FRED
Nearby history: Assumption Parish Courthouse and Jail, listed 1997 (97m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 78°F / low 58°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 42°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $806/mo · $967/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
This seat assumes a valid Class A CDL and OTR readiness (HOS discipline, trip planning, safe backing). No certification family or priced training resources were supplied in CERTS.
- Be ready to walk through clean CDL history, recent OTR miles, and how you manage HOS and detention.
- Ask how this Napoleonville posting routes, home-time policy, and equipment assignment work for company drivers.
- Reference interest in denser, data-driven utilization and contract freight focus covered in recent trade news.
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Best fit for experienced CDL-A drivers who want OTR company driving with a large carrier oriented toward asset utilization and contract freight, and who can base out of rural southern Louisiana.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Napoleonville, Louisiana
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,570/wk
- Posted August 21, 2026
- Apply by September 20, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (339 words)
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