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CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.73k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Altus, Jackson County
  • Salary: $89,960/yr
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U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance

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U.S. Xpress OTR is a trucking carrier focused on over-the-road dry-van freight (usxpressotr.com). Coverage has highlighted asset utilization through density, data, and digital tools (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization emphasizing contract business (Journal of Commerce).

Join U.S. Xpress - OTR as a CDL-A Company Driver based in Altus, Jackson County. We're seeking experienced over-the-road drivers with 1-5 months of CDL-A experience to operate dry van equipment on long-haul routes across the United States.

About the Role

As a CDL-A Company Driver with U.S. Xpress - OTR, you'll manage solo over-the-road routes with an average of 2,000 miles per week, operating modern dry van equipment. Our full-time position offers a structured schedule of 12 days out and 2 days home, ensuring predictability for your personal life while you build a stable career in trucking.

What You'll Do

  • Operate dry van equipment safely and professionally across interstate routes
  • Maintain vehicle condition and complete pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Navigate logistics and delivery schedules to meet customer commitments
  • Adhere to DOT regulations and company safety protocols
  • Communicate with dispatch and customers regarding load status and arrival times

What We're Looking For

  • Valid CDL-A license with 1-5 months of verifiable driving experience
  • Clean driving record and ability to pass background screening
  • Commitment to safety and professional driving standards
  • Reliability and strong time management skills
  • Willingness to work full-time OTR schedule

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time OTR position offers competitive pay based on your experience level. You'll earn between 54 and 60 cents per mile, with top-performing drivers in our fleet earning up to $1,725 weekly. We guarantee a weekly minimum pay of $1,200, and you'll receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus to help you get started. Based on our pay structure, drivers average $83,200 annually.

Why U.S. Xpress - OTR

We provide full-time, stable employment for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for predictable routes and reliable compensation in the dry van segment of over-the-road trucking.

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Working in Altus, Jackson County

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This role lists Altus in Jackson County, Oklahoma. Oklahoma is a landlocked South Central state bordering Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Colorado (Wikipedia). Expect a rural Southwest Oklahoma home base with OTR runs leaving the local area for multi-state freight.

Oklahoma, is a landlocked state in the South Central, Southern, and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 Uni

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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: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in Oklahoma: 12.2% below the national averagevia BEA

Median household income in Jackson County: $61,497via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: Jackson County Courthouse, listed 1984 (71m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 75°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 95°F, winters around 27°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Below average walkable (9.3/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $714/mo (1BR) · $937/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents

    Source: Wikipedia (state)

    About this role & career path

    Entry-to-early CDL-A OTR work builds HOS discipline, dry-van handling, and company-fleet habits. Progress often moves toward more regular freight, trainer roles, or specialized equipment once safety and on-time performance are solid.

    Salary & compensation

    The listing title states about $1.73k per week; related occupation wording cites about $1.65k per week. No separate verified pay bands beyond those title figures are in the data.

    Build the skills for this role

    Core path: valid CDL-A plus ELDT compliance. Use FMCSA’s CDL and entry-level driver training materials (FMCSA — CDL & Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements, free info). Strengthen backing, trip planning, ELD use, and safe OTR habits on dry van.

    Free & low-cost learning resources

    • Explain OTR lifestyle fit and 1–5 months experience honestly.
    • Walk through pre-trip, HOS, and a tough delivery scenario.
    • Ask about home time, dry-van lanes, and company truck expectations.

    Watch & learn

    Video via YouTube.

    Best for CDL-A drivers ready for company OTR dry-van miles with limited experience. Poor fit if you need local day routes or fully remote work (on-site trucking role).

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    Listing facts

    • Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.73k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
    • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
    • Location Altus, Jackson County
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) $89,960/yr
    • Posted July 1, 2026
    • Apply by 2026-08-01
    • Country context US
    • Overview Full original description on this page (295 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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