- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Odessa, Washington
- Salary: $1,500/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxintranet.usxpress.comU.S. Xpress operates OTR (over-the-road) trucking under brands tied to xpress.com and an employee intranet at usxintranet.usxpress.com. Industry coverage has focused on density, data, and digital tools for asset utilization (Trucking Dive). Related capital-markets coverage also references Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX).
CDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Odessa, Washington
Full Time, No Remote
The Opportunity
U.S. Xpress is seeking experienced CDL-A Over the Road (OTR) drivers for our Dry Van fleet. As a company driver with 1-5 months of experience, you will have the opportunity to drive solo and cover an average of 2,000 miles per week. Our competitive pay structure includes $2,000 in sign-on bonuses and top performance bonuses. The average weekly earnings range from $52,000 to $56,000 based on experience.
- 1-5 months of driving experience required
- No touch freight operations
- Predictable home time schedule with 5 days off every 28 days out
- Consistent and planned route schedules
- Top 20% of OTR drivers earn $1,500 weekly
Core Duties
The primary responsibilities include:
- Pick up and deliver freight across the United States
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation for all deliveries
- Follow company policies and procedures to ensure safe driving practices
- Perform pre-trip, mid-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Communicate with dispatchers and customers as needed
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- 1-5 months of OTR driving experience preferred but not required
- Prior trucking experience is advantageous
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Familiarity with OTR operations and logistics
Why Join U.S. Xpress - OTR
Join our team for the following benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- No touch freight operations to simplify your route planning
- Predictable home time that allows you to maintain a work-life balance
- Performance bonuses for top drivers
- A consistent and planned schedule with real-time updates
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000
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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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Working in Odessa, Washington
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
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: 209,000 — 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
Build the skills for this role
- Valid Class A CDL and clean driving record
- HOS / ELD fluency and pre-trip discipline
- Map, weather, and appointment management on long hauls
- Basic truck systems awareness and timely defect reporting
- Why OTR company driving vs. local or lease-op
- HOS edge cases and how you stay legal under pressure
- How you handle delays, detention, and customer communication
- Safety record, accidents/tickets, and drug-alcohol testing readiness
Watch & learn
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Strong fit if you hold CDL-A, prefer company equipment and dispatch, and accept multi-day OTR life away from Odessa. Thin public culture data means confirm home time, pay method, and equipment with the recruiter.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Odessa, Washington
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,500/wk
- Posted August 15, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (301 words)
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