US Xpress (Knight-Swift)

Chattanooga, TNFleet: 7,000+ trucks

About US Xpress (Knight-Swift)

US Xpress was one of the largest privately held truckload carriers before being acquired by Knight-Swift in 2023. The company continues operating under the US Xpress brand with a strong presence in OTR, dedicated, and team driving. Known for their Variant fleet of fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadias and team driving programs.

Key Information

Pay Range

$52,000 - $82,000

Min Experience

Recent graduates accepted (training programs available)

Fleet Size

7,000+ trucks

Headquarters

Chattanooga, TN

Job Types Available

OTRRegionalDedicatedTeam

Driver Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid CDL training
Team driving bonuses
Rider and pet policy

Where US Xpress (Knight-Swift) runs

US Xpress (Knight-Swift) is strongest in Tennessee, Georgia and Texas. If you want to be domiciled in one of those, this is a carrier worth a call; if you do not, check that they have a terminal near you before applying.

Their freight leans toward team driving, dedicated, OTR, fuel efficiency, which is what shapes the day-to-day: the equipment you are on, whether you touch the freight, and how predictable the schedule is.

Driving jobs in Tennessee Driving jobs in Georgia Driving jobs in Texas

On pay. We do not publish a salary for US Xpress (Knight-Swift), because we have no source for one that is specific to them. For scale, heavy and tractor-trailer drivers nationally earn an annual mean of $59,710 per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2025). What this carrier pays sits above or below that depending on division, lane and experience — their own posting is the place to get it.

Pay & Benefits

Overall Pay

$52,000 - $82,000

Pay Schedule

Weekly direct deposit

Sign-On Bonus

Up to $6,000 for experienced solo; $8,000 for teams

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