Student drivers:

Get paid while you train

Earn $650 per week while you train.
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Drive newer equipment
Averaging less than 18 months

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Top pay & benefits
Including Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Match

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Tuition pay back
Up to $7,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Great student truck driver benefits

Join U.S. Xpress Today to Earn Top Pay with great Home Time! You can choose dedicated or OTR and drive some of the best equipment on the road, averaging 18 months.

  • Earn $650/week While You Train
  • 2 Pay Raises in the 1st Year Guaranteed
  • Dedicated & OTR Opportunities Available
  • Great Benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision & 401k Match
  • Up to $7,000 in Tuition Reimbursement
  • Newer Trucks — average 18 months old!
  • Paid Orientation
  • Generous Pet & Rider Policy once Training is Completed
  • Military Veterans: Post 9/11 GI Bill® Apprenticeship Program or Advanced Rate of Pay Program

Join the U.S. Xpress Professional Driver Onboarding Program (PDOP)

This training program at U.S Xpress helps new drivers develop the skills needed to upgrade to a first seat position in a timely manner.

  • Professional Learning:
    Ongoing training from Driver Development Specialists to build expertise in all aspects of driving.
  • Emphasis on Safety:
    Training focuses on developing skills that prioritize safety in all driving scenarios.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum:
    Four training phases build essential skills and knowledge, ensuring safe, confident driving in diverse situations.
  • Competitive Compensation:
    Earn $650 per week during PDOP training for financial stability.
  • Truck driving school reimbursement up to $7,000
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24/7 support

Support you can count on

If you ever need help, our Driver Support team is always standing by and ready to help. These experienced pros truly get you…and get you what you need FAST.

Newer equipment

The best trucks on the road

Enjoy the comfort and reliability of late-model, well-maintained, lower-mileage trucks, averaging 18-months or newer.

Qualifications

  • Must have CDL A & 21 years or older
  • Must have successfully completed truck driving school in the last 3 years
  • No more than 1 CMV on-road preventable accident in the last 2 years. No major CMV preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
  • No DUI/DWI within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL.
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test. No drug related conviction within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL. No positive/refused tests in the past 10 years with CDL-A/CLP.
  • SAP drivers are not eligible for hire.

Orientation

Are you ready to join our U.S. Xpress family? Orientation is your first step. It’s a great chance for us to get to know each other, face-to-face, before you hit the road. Join us and you’ll see, first-hand, just how welcoming and friendly a successful company can be.