- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County
- Full Time
- West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County
- Apply on company site
- $1,700/yr
U.s. Xpress - OTR at a glance
usxpressotr.comU.S. Xpress - OTR is hiring a Class A CDL Company Driver for over-the-road dry van routes based out of West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County. If you hold a valid Class A CDL and have at least one to five months of recent driving experience, this full-time OTR opportunity is built for steady miles and dependable weekly earnings.
About the Role
As a Class A CDL Company Driver with U.S. Xpress - OTR, you'll run over-the-road dry van freight while enjoying competitive, experience-based pay. Solo drivers average roughly 2,000 miles each week, and earnings scale with your CDL background — with the company's strongest OTR drivers reaching around $1,700 per week. A guaranteed weekly minimum and a sign-on incentive help you start strong from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport dry van freight on long-haul, over-the-road routes
- Maintain reliable schedules to average approximately 2,000 miles per week
- Follow all DOT, safety, and hours-of-service regulations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Communicate consistently with dispatch and complete accurate trip records
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
- One to five months of verifiable recent driving experience
- Willingness to run OTR with a typical 12-days-out / 2-days-home pattern
- Clean driving record and commitment to safe, on-time delivery
Pay & Opportunity
- Experience-based pay ranging from 57 to 64 cents per mile
- Guaranteed weekly minimum pay of $1,500*
- Top 20% of OTR drivers earning around $1,700 weekly
- $4,000 sign-on bonus for solo company drivers
- Team driving available: $5,000 sign-on bonus (split), averaging about 5,000 miles per week at a $0.72–$0.80 CPM split — and U.S. Xpress can help match you with a partner
About U.S. Xpress - OTR
U.S. Xpress - OTR connects experienced and newly qualified Class A drivers with consistent over-the-road dry van freight. The company focuses on rewarding mileage, transparent experience-based pay, and support that helps drivers in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County and beyond build a stable trucking career.
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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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- Role Class A CDL Company Driver – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – $1.7k per week – U.S. Xpress – OTR
- Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
- Location West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,700/yr
- Posted June 10, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-28
- Country context US
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