Truck Driving Jobs - US Xpress Reviewed
Posted by Ben Jensen on Thu, Jul 31, 2008 @ 08:47 PM
Based out of Chattanooga, TN, US Xpress has a good reputation with experienced truck drivers AND inexperienced truck drivers. They are well known for their automatic transmissions and they have a strong presence in the eastern half of the United States.
Pay Structure -
US Xpress truck driving jobs pay on a sliding scale. They don't really load their pay on the front end or the back end. Instead, they even it out across all experience levels. For the current pay scale, go ahead and contact us.
Career Path -
US Xpress offers a solid career path. They have solo and team OTR, regional, dedicated, O/O, and training opportunities. You will most likely find something that will meet your needs.
Home Time -
The US Xpress home time policy is based on which division you run in. Their over-the-road drivers are home every other weekend while their regional drivers are out for 10 days and home for 2 days.
Benefits -
US Xpress offers full benefits. The cost for their health benefits will depend on your family size and which plan you select (standard or premium). Weekly costs can range from $13 to $158. They also offer vision and dental at very competitive prices.
Equipment -
US Xpress runs several makes and models - Volvo, Kenworth, and Peterbuilt, to name a few. They are all equipped with double bunk condos, the Eaton Vorad collision warning system, and Cummins and Detriot engines. US Xpress also utilizes automatic transmissions. Their trucks are model year 2005 or newer.
Summary -
There is little question that US Xpress is a great place to work. Most of the drivers we speak with have great things to say about US Xpress. They offer a full variety of opportunities in the trucking industry. Their pay package is extremely competitive and their freight is 98% no touch. They have a pet policy, a rider policy, referral bonuses, and guaranteed home time for Christmas.
Give us a shout if you would like more detail about the US Xpress truck driving jobs.