- Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location: Robert Lee, Texas
- Salary: $1,200–$1,730/wk
U.S. Xpress - OTR at a glance
americandrivernetwork.comU.S. Xpress is a U.S. trucking carrier known for over-the-road (OTR) freight and asset utilization. Coverage of the firm has highlighted data-driven operations and a shift that emphasizes contract business. Background: Wikipedia; related reporting via Trucking Dive and Journal of Commerce.
Truck Driver - U.S. Xpress - OTR
Robert Lee, Texas
Full Time
About the Role
Solo Over-the-Road (OTR) CDL-A Truck Drivers with 1-5 months of experience are needed by U.S. Xpress for a full-time position. This role involves driving dry van trucks and covering an average of 2,000 miles per week.
What You'll Do
- Drive solo OTR routes with a focus on safety and efficiency
- Cover approximately 2,000 miles per week as the average workload
- Earn a weekly minimum of $1,200, with top 20% earning up to $1,725 per week
- Enjoy potential team driving opportunities for higher mileage and pay
- Average annual earnings are approximately $83,200
Skills & Qualifications
- Clean CDL-A license with a dry van endorsement
- 1-5 months of OTR driving experience required
- Prior truck driving experience is preferred but not mandatory
- A strong commitment to safety and professionalism
About the Company
U.S. Xpress offers a comprehensive sign-on bonus of $7,500 for new drivers. The company provides competitive pay with guaranteed weekly minimums and opportunities for top earners. U.S. Xpress is known for its commitment to driver satisfaction and safety.
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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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- Density, data, digital: US Xpress’ secrets to high asset utilization - Trucking Dive
- US Xpress reorganizes, emphasizing contract business - Journal of Commerce
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Working in Robert Lee, Texas
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
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
Build the skills for this role
- CDL-A, hours-of-service discipline, and defensive driving
- ELD/app logging, trip planning, and clear dispatch communication
- Load securement basics and customer-facing professionalism at docks
- Be ready to discuss OTR lifestyle, safety record, and equipment care
- Ask about home time, route types, and how contract vs. network freight affects your weeks
- Show familiarity with utilization and on-time KPIs discussed in trucking trade press
Watch & learn
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Best fit if you want company OTR work with a major U.S. Xpress operation and can handle multi-day over-the-road schedules from the Robert Lee area without remote options.
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- Role Company Truck Driver – OTR
- Employer U.S. Xpress - OTR
- Location Robert Lee, Texas
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $1,200–$1,730/wk
- Posted July 22, 2026
- Apply by August 22, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (211 words)
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