U.S. XPRESS: MILITARY PROGRAM
We know military service is professional experience
We value the experience you gained in the military. So if you’re a veteran from any branch of service, in any specialty, you’ll earn more, faster.
Advanced rate of pay program
Don’t want to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill? Truck drivers can still earn up to $70,000 with our two-year Advanced Rate of Pay Program for veterans if you’ve been honorably discharged
Post-9/11 bill® apprenticeship program
Truck drivers, driver managers, and diesel technicians can get VA payouts plus a great paycheck from us. For drivers, that’s an average $80,000 for the first year!
Mission 
Apprenticeship program & advanced rate of pay 
Skills waiver 
Career fairs 
Testimonials 
Our mission
Great career opportunities both on and off the road!
The U.S. Xpress Military Program is dedicated to providing former members of the Armed Services with opportunities to launch new careers in the transportation industry. At U.S. Xpress, we appreciate the experience, commitment, and work ethic of veterans, and our mission is to increase the employment of veterans across various roles within our company.
U.S. Xpress offers a diverse array of fulfilling career opportunities for Drivers, Operations Leaders, Diesel Mechanics, and Corporate roles. We recognize the importance of a skilled and dedicated workforce in keeping our entire company on the move.
Joining the civilian workforce can be challenging. We're here to help.
U.S. Xpress offers two unique programs (Skillbridge and Hiring Our Heroes) to help veterans transition into civilian life with a strong support structure and the resources you need.
Skillbridge
The U.S. Department of Defense Skillbridge internship provides active-duty military members with hands-on civilian job experience for up to six months.
If you’re a transitioning service member interested in participating click here to apply.
“The Skillbridge internship is an invaluable program—it can be difficult to transition to civilian life, and Skillbridge gives the structure, resources, and opportunities to support veterans. It’s never easy deciding to hang up that uniform and retire after 21 years, but this program has been the vital link that helps me sharpen my hard skills and jumpstart my career in the transportation industry.”
— Matthew Ross, Fleet Leader and U.S. Xpress Skillbridge intern
Corporate fellows program
Through Hiring Our Heroes, an organization focused on placing veterans in American corporations, service members are matched with civilian employers that fit their career goals. The 12-week program features three cohorts per year. Those interested in being matched with an employer can find more information through Hiring Our Heroes.
“The Corporate Fellowship Program was key to get my foot in the door at U.S. Xpress as I transitioned out of the military. It helped to mitigate much of my apprehension after over 22 years as a Marine and served to make the company more accessible.”
— John Giannella, Manager, Corporate Training, and U.S. Xpress Corporate Fellow
U.S. Xpress Apprenticeship & advanced rate of pay programs for truck drivers
The U.S. Xpress Military Program is dedicated to providing former members of the Armed Services with opportunities to launch new careers in the transportation industry. At U.S. Xpress, we appreciate the experience, commitment, and work ethic of veterans, and our mission is to increase the employment of veterans across various roles within our company.
U.S. Xpress offers a diverse array of fulfilling career opportunities for Drivers, Operations Leaders, Diesel Mechanics, and Corporate roles. We recognize the importance of a skilled and dedicated workforce in keeping our entire company on the move.
Don't have a CDL license?
Get up to $7,000 for CDL school!
It could take as little as three weeks to graduate from a CDL school, and U.S. Xpress will not only help you find a good school near you, we’ll give you up to $7,000 in tuition reimbursement, even if you use your G.I Bill. When you graduate, you’ll have a career waiting for you at U.S. Xpress.
Career fairs for veterans
Connect with US Xpress on LinkedIn to stay up to date on upcoming career fairs.
Partnership & community outreach
U.S. Xpress is known for its passionate commitment to hiring and helping Veterans. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Hiring Our Heroes, Military Friendly, Military.com, and Wreaths Across America. These important organizations work hard every day to support and honor veterans. It is our privilege to join with them not only to celebrate the American values of Veterans, but also the value they bring to America.
Skills waiver information
Since 2011, State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) have the authority to substitute two years of CMV safe driving experience in military equivalents of commercial motor vehicles for the skills test portion of the commercial driver license skills test. Military drivers must apply within one year of leaving active duty. The regulation, 49 CFR 383.77, requires applicants to certify:
- You have not held more than one license (except a military DL) in the past two years.
- You have not had your base state-issued driver license suspended, revoked or canceled.
- You have not had convictions in any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying CDL offenses listed elsewhere in the regulations.
Some other requirements may apply in your state, but you’ll find the process is designed to make your transition from your military position to a civilian career as easy as possible. For your convenience, the FMCSA has generated the standardized Application for Military Skills Test Waiver form below that addresses all the issues in the new regulation.