CDL-A --Road Truck Driver — Jacksonville, FL
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Transportation
CDL, Truck Driver, Driver, Transportation & Logistics
Company: U.S. Xpress
Position: Solo Company Driver
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Freight: 100% No-Touch
Position OverviewClient is seeking Jacksonville-based CDL-A drivers for over-the-road opportunities across the continental United States. This position offers experience-based pay, flexible home time, newer equipment, and opportunities to increase earnings through performance bonuses and driver training.
Responsibilities- Safely transport freight across all 48 states, primarily east of I-35.
- Complete drop-and-hook and live-unload assignments.
- Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logs and delivery documentation.
- Communicate with dispatch and customers to support timely deliveries.
- Follow company safety standards and applicable transportation requirements.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
- Ability to meet company hiring and driver qualification requirements.
- Commitment to safe driving, dependable service, and professional communication.
- Availability for interstate OTR assignments.
- Experience-based mileage pay.
- Top 20% of Jacksonville Terminal OTR drivers average $1,525+ weekly
. This represents top-driver earnings, not guaranteed average pay. - Detention: $12.50 per hour after two hours
, or higher where required by law. - Layover/breakdown: $100 per day
, or higher where required by law. - Drive to Thrive Bonus:
Earn up to 3 additional cents per mile based on safety, mileage, and productivity. Eligibility begins the first full month after hire; drivers must be active OTR company drivers at payout.
- $2,500 after six months.
- $2,500 after 12 months.
Drivers must be active company drivers on each payout date. Performance bonuses may be modified or discontinued with appropriate notice. Employment remains at-will.
Home Time and Routes- Flexible home time based on driver needs.
- A schedule of 12 days out and two days home is recommended to maximize earnings.
- No forced dispatch into New York City or its five boroughs.
- Dispatch considers available freight, safety, and earning opportunities.
- 100% no-touch freight.
- Approximately 50–60% drop-and-hook and 40–50% live unload
. - Average mileage: approximately 2,000 miles weekly
. - Top 30% of drivers run approximately 2,300–3,000+ miles weekly
. - Average haul length: approximately 400 miles
.
Mileage and earnings vary by assignments and productivity.
Equipment2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth tractors.
Driver Trainer OpportunityQualified drivers may increase their earnings by becoming trainers. Compensation includes:
- Guaranteed $250 weekly while training
. - An additional $0.05 per mile on miles over 1,875 per week
. - Up to $400 Safe Student Bonus per student upgrade.
- Potential to earn $20,000+ more annually
, depending on training activity and eligibility.
Trainer qualifications include one year of OTR experience, at least 30 days of employment with U.S. Xpress, and a safe driving record.
Support and Paid Vacation- 24/7 operations support.
- One week of paid vacation after one year.
- Two weeks after three years.
- Three weeks after seven years.
- Four weeks after 15 years.
Available orientation sites:
Jacksonville, THL, and Atlanta.
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