- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Americus, Sumter County
- Salary: $83,200/yr
- Full Time
- Americus, Sumter County
- $83,200/yr
- Apply on company site
- $83,200/yr
U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxpressotr.comJoin U.S. Xpress - OTR as a CDL-A Company Driver operating dry van equipment on over-the-road routes. We're hiring experienced drivers with 1–5 months of professional CDL-A experience for full-time positions based out of Americus, Sumter County, ready to hit the road and earn competitive pay.
About the Role
This is a full-time, over-the-road driving position in a dry van truck. You'll operate a company vehicle on long-haul routes across the U.S., managing your own schedule while meeting delivery commitments and maintaining our safety standards. U.S. Xpress values drivers who want predictable income and the flexibility to choose home time that fits their lifestyle.
What You'll Do
- Safely operate a dry van truck on assigned OTR routes, traveling hundreds of miles daily
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance
- Manage deliveries, pickups, and load documentation according to company procedures
- Maintain accurate logbooks and comply with DOT hours-of-service regulations
- Communicate with dispatch and logistics teams to coordinate efficient routes
- Keep your truck clean and well-maintained throughout your route
What We're Looking For
- Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record
- Minimum 1–5 months of professional CDL-A driving experience
- DOT medical certification (valid or obtainable)
- Ability to pass background and drug screenings
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and on-time performance
Why Join U.S. Xpress - OTR
We offer competitive pay starting at 56–60 cents per mile based on your experience, plus sign-on bonuses. Solo drivers average 2,000 miles per week; team drivers can average 5,000 miles per week. Choose your own home time and work with a company that invests in its drivers' success.
How to Apply
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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)
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 Georgia: 3.7% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Sumter County: $41,877 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Sumter County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Jan 2026 — via FEMA
Average commute time in Sumter County: 21 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Campbell Chapel AME Church, listed 1997 (547m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 76°F / low 52°F year-round (summers around 90°F, winters around 36°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (11.8/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $829/mo (1BR) · $1,088/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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- Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.6k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
- Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
- Location Americus, Sumter County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $83,200/yr
- Posted June 5, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
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- Dev.to — Porting Gemma-4 (2B / 4B / 12B) to AWS Inferentia2
- Dev.to — A lot of good points here https://antirez.com/news/169
- Dev.to — Building an Agentic FinOps Platform — Development Environment Setup, Google Antigravity, MCPs and Skills, and ADK Bootst…
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