- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $1,700/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxintranet.usxpress.comCDL-A Company Driver - OTR
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Full Time, No Remote
What This Role Involves
This position as a CDL-A Company Driver with U.S. Xpress - OTR involves operating dry van trucks in over-the-road (OTR) transportation. Drivers will be responsible for delivering goods across the United States, adhering to strict schedules and maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick up and deliver freight according to predetermined routes and schedules
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and any issues encountered during transport
- Ensure all vehicles are in good working condition before, during, and after trips
- Follow all safety regulations and company policies while on the road
- Communicate with dispatchers to provide updates and resolve any issues promptly
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license with appropriate endorsements for dry van operations
- 1-5 months of OTR driving experience preferred but not required
- Prior experience in the transportation industry is a plus
- A strong commitment to safety and compliance with regulations
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR offers competitive pay, including a guaranteed weekly minimum of $1,500 and the potential for up to $1,700 per week based on performance. The company provides a sign-on bonus of $7,500 for solo drivers with an average of 2,000 miles per week. Team drivers can earn a sign-on bonus of $10,000 and split the pay with an average of 5,500 miles per week.
U.S. Xpress - OTR is committed to providing top-tier benefits and opportunities for its drivers, including a significant potential for earning up to $260,000 annually for team drivers, with the highest-earning teams reaching over $300,000. The company operates in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, offering full-time employment.
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Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, forming the Mason-Dixon Line, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie, New York to its
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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
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Cost of living in Pennsylvania: 2.4% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Pennsylvania: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Pennsylvania: $62,697 — via FRED
Home prices in Pennsylvania (year over year): +5.3% — via FRED
Median household income in Lawrence County: $60,779 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Typical climate: average high 61°F / low 39°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 20°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $780/mo · $1,023/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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- Role CDL-A Company Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,700/wk
- Posted August 14, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (320 words)
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