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CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – U.S. Xpress – OTR

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Girard, Erie County
  • Salary: $4,000/yr
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U.S. Xpress OTR hires CDL-A company drivers for over-the-road dry van work (domain: usxpressotr.com). Trade coverage has highlighted asset utilization via density, data, and digital tools (Trucking Dive) and a reorganization that puts more weight on contract freight (Journal of Commerce).

U.S. Xpress - OTR is hiring full-time CDL-A Company Drivers for over-the-road (OTR) operations based out of Girard, Erie County. If you have between one and five months of commercial driving experience and are ready to earn competitive mileage-based pay with the flexibility to choose your own home time, we want to talk to you.

About the Role

This is a full-time position operating dry van trailers across the United States in an OTR capacity. You'll have the flexibility to select home time that fits your lifestyle while building your career with a company that values driver retention and earning potential.

What You'll Do

  • Operate a commercial vehicle across interstate routes, managing delivery schedules safely and professionally
  • Maintain your truck and ensure it meets all DOT and company safety standards
  • Deliver freight securely to customer locations on time
  • Maintain detailed logbooks and comply with all federal transportation regulations
  • Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding load status and any roadside issues

What We're Looking For

  • Valid CDL-A license with clean driving record
  • One to five months of professional driving experience
  • Ability to operate safely in all weather conditions and traffic environments
  • Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to on-time delivery
  • Willingness to follow all DOT regulations and company safety policies

Compensation & Benefits

  • Solo drivers earn 57–64 cents per mile, depending on experience, with an average of 2,000 miles per week
  • Team drivers earn 72–80 cents per mile on a split basis, with an average of 5,000 miles per week
  • Solo drivers receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus; team drivers receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Top 20% of OTR drivers in our fleet earn approximately $1,600 per week
  • Choose your own home time schedule to balance work and family
  • We assist team drivers in finding and pairing with the right partner

About U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress - OTR is a trucking company dedicated to connecting experienced CDL-A drivers with over-the-road opportunities. We prioritize driver compensation, scheduling flexibility, and a supportive environment for both solo and team-based operations.

How to Apply

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Working in Girard, Erie County

🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Cautionvia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

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

About this role & career path

This role fits early-career CDL-A drivers (about 1–5 months experience) who want paid OTR miles on dry van. Experience builds toward longer-haul consistency, safer habits, and optional moves into dedicated, regional, or trainer tracks later—none of which are promised by this listing alone.

Build the skills for this role

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
  • Entry-level experience handling OTR dry van (1–5 months called out)
  • HOS, ELD use, and defensive driving
  • FMCSA CDL & ELDT rules: FMCSA CDL & ELDT (free info)

Free & low-cost learning resources

  • Walk through your CDL training, first months OTR, and any preventable incidents
  • Explain how you manage HOS, fatigue, and adverse weather
  • Be ready on dry van basics: weight limits, seals, and detention communication
  • Ask about home time, average weekly miles, and equipment assignment

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Strong match if you hold a CDL-A, have roughly 1–5 months experience, and accept non-remote OTR dry van life with U.S. Xpress. Poor fit if you need local daily home time, have no CDL, or only want dedicated/short-haul work.

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  • Role CDL-A Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – U.S. Xpress – OTR
  • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
  • Location Girard, Erie County
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $4,000/yr
  • Posted July 9, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-08
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (354 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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