What does U.S. Xpress pay CDL drivers?

U.S. Xpress advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.68 per mile; team $0.72–$0.90 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.

What do you need to drive for U.S. Xpress?

For the OTR Team Company Driver track, U.S. Xpress lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00 and can vary by location and division.

Where does U.S. Xpress hire CDL drivers?

U.S. Xpress lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.

How do I apply to drive for U.S. Xpress?

Apply through U.S. Xpress's official driver portal at https://www.usxpress.com/drivers/apply/. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.

What is U.S. Xpress's FMCSA safety record?

Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, U.S. Xpress operates 7,000 power units and 7,500 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.

U.S. Xpress Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)

7,000

Power units

7,500

Drivers

1161029

USDOT

Complete guide to driving for U.S. Xpress: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.

Last verified: 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00 · FMCSA SAFER

Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)

USDOT: 1161029
Carrier Type: Mega Carrier
Fleet Size (Power Units): 7,000
Drivers: 7,500
Operation Type: Interstate
Headquarters: 4080 Jenkins Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:50.667622+00:00)

Driver types and requirements

Track	CDL Class	Min Experience	Min Age	MVR / DAC policy
OTR Team Company Driver	A	0 mo	21 (interstate)	≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case
OTR Solo Company Driver	A	3 mo	21 (interstate)	≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case
Dedicated Company Driver	A	6 mo	21 (interstate)	≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case

Where U.S. Xpress hires

48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Priority metros: Chattanooga, TN, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX

Source: U.S. Xpress careers page (verified 2026-04-20)

U.S. Xpress pay structure (2026)

Company driver

Solo CPM: $0.55–$0.68 per mile
Team CPM: $0.72–$0.9 per mile
Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
Detention: Paid after 2 hours at customer
Layover: Layover pay after qualifying delay

Bonuses: team: True, safety: True, referral: True

Source: U.S. Xpress recruiting page

Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.

How to apply to U.S. Xpress

Start application: U.S. Xpress driver application portal
Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Endorsements?
- Willing to team?
- MVR + DAC history?
- Home-time preference?
Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis

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FMCSA safety record

Review U.S. Xpress's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: U.S. Xpress on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:50.779814+00:00.

Frequently asked questions

What does U.S. Xpress pay CDL drivers?: U.S. Xpress advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.68 per mile; team $0.72–$0.90 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
What do you need to drive for U.S. Xpress?: For the OTR Team Company Driver track, U.S. Xpress lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
Where does U.S. Xpress hire CDL drivers?: U.S. Xpress lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.
How do I apply to drive for U.S. Xpress?: Apply through U.S. Xpress's official driver portal at https://www.usxpress.com/drivers/apply/. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.
What is U.S. Xpress's FMCSA safety record?: Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, U.S. Xpress operates 7,000 power units and 7,500 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:50.779825+00:00.