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

  • Company: U.S. Xpress - OTR
  • Location: Dunnstown, Clinton County
  • Salary: $4,000/yr
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U.S. Xpress - OTR hires for over-the-road dry van work. Industry coverage has highlighted focus on asset utilization (density, data, digital tools) and a shift toward contract freight—see Trucking Dive and Journal of Commerce.

Join U.S. Xpress - OTR as a full-time over-the-road truck driver and earn competitive compensation while hauling dry freight across America. We're hiring experienced Class A commercial drivers with 1–5 months of professional experience based in Dunnstown, Clinton County, and operating throughout the United States.

About This Opportunity

This is a full-time over-the-road truck driving position specializing in dry van freight transport. You'll have the flexibility to choose between solo or team driving configurations, each with its own earning potential and lifestyle benefits. Home time is negotiable based on your personal needs and preferences.

Your Responsibilities

  • Operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer hauling dry freight on multi-state routes
  • Drive between 2,000–5,000 miles weekly depending on your chosen driving configuration
  • Perform mandatory vehicle safety inspections and maintain compliance with DOT regulations
  • Coordinate with dispatch to ensure safe, timely freight delivery
  • Maintain professional logs and communication standards

Required Qualifications

  • Current Class A Commercial Driver License
  • Verified 1–5 months over-the-road trucking experience
  • Clean driving record and safety-conscious mindset
  • Proficiency with vehicle pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Ability to comply with federal transportation regulations

Compensation & Benefits

  • Solo Drivers: 57–64 cents per mile based on experience; average 2,000 miles weekly; $4,000 sign-on bonus
  • Team Drivers: $0.72–$0.80 per mile split; average 5,000 miles weekly; $5,000 sign-on bonus (split between partners)
  • Top 20% of OTR drivers at U.S. Xpress earn approximately $1,600 per week
  • Flexible scheduling for home time around your life

About U.S. Xpress - OTR

U.S. Xpress - OTR is a professional over-the-road transportation company dedicated to driver success. We emphasize fair compensation, reasonable scheduling, and career development for Class A truck drivers committed to safety and reliability.

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Working in Dunnstown, Clinton County

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This listing is tied to Dunnstown in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The commonwealth sits in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and borders Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio (Wikipedia). Expect a rural/small-community base for staging rather than a big-city terminal lifestyle.

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It 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 north,

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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 Pennsylvania: 2.4% below the national averagevia BEA

Median household income in Clinton County: $58,842via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby green space: 2 parks within 1.5km — closest is Lock Haven Memorial Park (1.0km). via OpenStreetMap

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: Below average walkable (7.0/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $775/mo (1BR) · $995/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents

    Source: Wikipedia (state)

    About this role & career path

    This maps to heavy and tractor-trailer driving (O*NET 53-3032.00). Related paths include other heavy/tractor-trailer roles and specialized haulers (automotive carrier, haulaway). Core work is inspection, securement, documentation, and compliant logging—not office logistics.

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    Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)

    Build the skills for this role

    Build toward a CDL and entry-level driver training (ELDT) standards. Primary reference: FMCSA — CDL & Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements (free info). Pair that with load securement, log accuracy, and dry van handling habits from day-one tasks.

    Free & low-cost learning resources

    Be ready to walk through 1–5 months of driving experience, OTR comfort level, and dry van securement. Expect questions on pre-trip inspection, HOS/log discipline, and how you handle delivery paperwork and mechanical issues on the road.

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    Video via YouTube.

    Strong fit if you already have short tenure behind the wheel (about 1–5 months), want company OTR dry van miles with U.S. Xpress, and can work from a Pennsylvania staging area like Dunnstown/Clinton County without remote options.

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    • Role Truck Driver Company – 1-5mo EXP Required – OTR – Dry Van – U.S. Xpress – OTR
    • Employer U.s. Xpress - OTR
    • Location Dunnstown, Clinton County
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) $4,000/yr
    • Posted July 2, 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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    • Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
    • Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
    • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
    • Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
    • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
    • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

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