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Citing FMCSA policy change, court dismisses suit against U.S. Xpress over California break laws
A federal court in California has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a group of drivers against U.S. Xpress concerning the state’s meal and rest break laws, signaling a potential tide change in the lingering legal issue in the state.
May 6, 2019
Business
U.S. Xpress launching new driver training program
U.S. Xpress plans to launch a new driver training program, transitioning from a traditional classroom-style program to a multi-platform program. Read details.
February 19, 2019
Business
U.S. Xpress sells its stake in cross-border trucking subsidiary
U.S. Xpress says its cross-border business brings in about $50 million in annual revenue, but its impact on profit is “insignificant.”
January 23, 2019
Life
President Trump, industry suppliers, more recognize truckers during Appreciation Week
Check out the latest round of trucker recognition from President Trump, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, TA-Petro, and more on Overdrive.
September 11, 2018
Business
U.S. Xpress goes public, eyes raising $250M
U.S. Xpress began trading shares New York Stock Exchange on June 14th. They look to gain $250 million for debt payment and company growth. More information here
June 14, 2018
Business
Carrier giant U.S. Xpress plans to become publicly traded
For the second time in its history, U.S. Xpress plans to become a publicly traded company, offering Class A and Class B common stock on the NYSE.
May 9, 2018
Business
Top fleet introduces $50,000 bonuses, paid out over four years, for team drivers
Teams can earn up to $8,000 each year in bonuses and $4,000 in vacation time by running 60,000 miles four times over the course of a year. If the drivers choose not to take vacation time, they will be paid $500 per driver for each week of unused vacation at the end of each year.
February 13, 2018
Business
Trump ‘gravitated’ to truckers in meeting; no mention of hours, ELDs
Outside of the pre-determined topic of healthcare reform, little else was discussed. The group talked infrastructure funding briefly, but avoided such topics as hours of service reform and the electronic logging device mandate.
March 27, 2017
Business
Military vets training at U.S. Xpress can now use GI Bill to supplement salary
The company says veterans joining the program to become truck drivers can earn up to $82,000 in their first year with U.S. Xpress when combining their salary with the VA benefits.
February 9, 2017
Custom Rigs
Photos: Six new military-themed tractors and their drivers
A happy and healthy July 4 holiday to all of you, whether on the road or at the house. Here find further information about the six trucks, and the honored military veteran drivers, I wrote about Friday from U.S. Xpress.
July 4, 2016
Business
U.S. Xpress launches military hiring initiative, unveils custom-designed tractors
The U.S. Xpress fleet handed three solo drivers and three teams — all with military veterans among them — the keys to six patriotically decorated trucks at an event at Chattanooga headquarters launching a new military hiring initiative.
July 1, 2016
Business
Large carrier announces pay increase for safe drivers
U.S. Xpress will increase the base mileage pay for OTR solo drivers who are accident, ticket and CSA violation free for 12 months, effective March 1.
January 20, 2016
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