USX: MILITARY PROGRAM
OUR MISSION
Great Career Opportunities.
BOTH ON AND OFF THE ROAD!
The mission of the U.S. Xpress Military Program is to offer former members of the Armed Services an opportunity to jump start their new career in one of the most secure industries in our economy – transportation. At U.S. Xpress, we put a high value on the experience, commitment and work ethic of veterans, which is why we’re on a mission to employ more veterans than ever before in positions throughout our company.
As one of the largest trucking companies in America, U.S. Xpress offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities for drivers, as well as the army of skilled people it takes to keep our entire company moving forward. Plus, drivers, driver managers, and diesel technicians can even supplement their income with V.A. benefits in our APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. Or, if you are not eligible for the GI Bill® you may be eligible for our Advanced Rate of Pay Program.
OUR MISSION
Great Career Opportunities.
BOTH ON AND OFF THE ROAD!
The mission of the U.S. Xpress Military Program is to offer former members of the Armed Services an opportunity to jump start their new career in one of the most secure industries in our economy – transportation. At U.S. Xpress, we put a high value on the experience, commitment and work ethic of veterans, which is why we’re on a mission to employ more veterans than ever before in positions throughout our company.
As one of the largest trucking companies in America, U.S. Xpress offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities for drivers, as well as the army of skilled people it takes to keep our entire company moving forward. Plus, drivers, driver managers, and diesel technicians can even supplement their income with V.A. benefits in our APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. Or, if you are not eligible for the GI Bill® you may be eligible for our Advanced Rate of Pay Program.
Joining the civilian workforce can be challenging. We’re here to lend a hand.
Skillbridge
“The Skillbridge internship is an invaluable program—it can be difficult to transition to civilian life, and Skillbridge gives the structure, resources, and opportunities to support veterans. It’s never easy deciding to hang up that uniform and retire after 21 years, but this program has been the vital link that helps me sharpen my hard skills and jumpstart my career in the transportation industry."
Corporate Fellows Program
"The Corporate Fellowship Program was key to get my foot in the door at U.S. Xpress as I transitioned out of the military. It helped to mitigate much of my apprehension after over 22 years as a Marine and served to make the company more accessible. Bottom line: This program is essential for transitioning servicemembers, and I'm happy that U.S. Xpress has continued to take advantage of it."
U.S. Xpress Apprenticeship Program
for Truck Drivers
We are proudly approved by the Veterans Administration as part of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® Apprenticeship Program—one of a select few trucking companies to receive this honor. That means new drivers can now receive tax-free housing benefits checks from the V.A., in addition to earning great money from US Xpress! DRIVERS CAN EARN UP TO $75,000 YOUR FIRST YEAR! Don’t want to use your GI Bill® or not eligible? Then our Advanced Rate of Pay Program may be your best choice.
Don’t have your CDL A but already have driving experience in the military?
Need a CDL?How the Apprenticeship Program Works.
If you qualify for the post 9/11 GI Bill®, you’re now eligible to get up to 24 monthly payments from the V.A. while you receive on-the-job training as a professional truck driver at US Xpress. Depending on your active duty status you can get an additional monthly check from the V.A. in addition to your pay from US Xpress. That’s over $24,000 for the first two years…tax-free! Add it to a big paycheck from us and it means you’ll be earning great money while you gain a valuable career. Eligible veterans will complete the V.A. required paperwork on their first day of driver orientation at US Xpress to enroll in our apprenticeship program.
Once you are employed by US Xpress it can take the V.A. approximately 90 days to determine eligibility and issue your first check. Benefits checks are paid directly from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Pay depends on the category a person fits in, but is TAX FREE.
Questions about GI Bill® eligibility? Contact the V.A. by phone 855-442-4551 or online www.gibill.va.gov
Apprenticeship Program Highlights:
- No experience necessary (requires CDL A)
- Truck drivers earn up to $80,000 the first year
(depending on your benefit payment and the driving opportunity) - Up to $7,000 in CDL school tuition reimbursement
- Dedicated opportunities with Daily or Weekly home time options
- Newer trucks
- Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental & 401k match
- Guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training
DRIVERS, Is the Advanced
Rate of Pay Program
Your Best Choice?
You may prefer the Advanced Rate of Pay Program because it enables you to save your GI Bill® benefits AND STILL MAKE GREAT MONEY! In fact, once you have your CDL license, you’ll start at the same rate of pay as a driver with two years of experience – that’s an average of $80,000 your first year! And we’ll even reimburse you up to $7,000 to cover your CDL school tuition, even if you utilized your Post 9/11 G.I. Bill to pay for it.
To qualify for the Advanced Rate of Pay Program, ask your recruiter for details.
Don’t have a CDL License? Get up to
$7,000 for CDL School!
It could take as little as three weeks to graduate from a CDL school. And US Xpress will not only help you find a good school near you, we’ll give you up to $7,000 in tuition reimbursement, even if you use your G.I Bill. If you qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® you may be eligible to start your benefits when you begin school. When you graduate, you’ll have a career waiting for you at US Xpress!
ALREADY HAVE A CDL OR MILITARY
DRIVING EXPERIENCE?
You just need a small amount of additional training, and you’re ready to start your new career!
If you have two years of CMV safe driving experience in the military, you may be able to substitute this for the Federal Motor Carrier Associations (FMCSA) Military Skills Waiver.CAREER FAIRS FOR VETERANS
The more you learn about the transportation industry and U.S. Xpress, the more you’ll realize what an incredible career opportunity the U.S. Xpress Military Program offers you. We’d love to have the chance to speak with you face-to-face to answer your questions about everything from getting a CDL to navigating the skills waiver to helping you map out a long-term career path as a driver or an employee in our corporate office.
UPCOMING CAREER FAIRS
PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
U.S. Xpress is known for its passionate commitment to hiring and helping Veterans. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Military Friendly, Military.com, Operation Freedom Dogs, and Wreaths Across America. These important organizations work hard every day to support and honor veterans. It is our privilege to join with them not only to celebrate the American values of Veterans, but also the value they bring to America.
VETERANS’ STORIES
SKILLS WAIVER INFORMATION
Since 2011, State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) have the authority to substitute two years of CMV safe driving experience in military equivalents of commercial motor vehicles for the skills test portion of the commercial driver license skills test. Military drivers must apply within one year of leaving active duty.
The regulation, 49 CFR 383.77, requires applicants to certify:
• You have not held more than one license (except a military DL) in the past two years.
• You have not had your base State-issued driver license suspended, revoked or cancelled.
• You have not had convictions in any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying CDL offenses listed elsewhere in the regulations.
Some other requirements may apply in your State, but you’ll find the process is designed to make your transition from your military position to a civilian career as easy as possible. For your convenience, the FMCSA has generated the standardized Application for Military Skills Test Waiver form below that addresses all of the issues in the new regulation.
