Our Equipment

 

 

    Priority One: Customer Satisfaction

U.S. Xpress Enterprises is recognized as a leader in service and technology. We are constantly challenging our associates to exceed customer expectations in everything that we do. Industry-leading equipment and technology enable us to differentiate ourselves from other transportation companies while creating many competitive advantages for our customers.

  • Tractors
    • approximaely 6,000 late-model conventional tractors.
  • Trailers
    • over 14,000 53'X102" dry van trailers with maximum loading capacity of over 4,040 cubic feet and 45,500 pounds.
    • all trailers have sliding tandems and most have air-ride suspensions.
    • trailers include Kemlite translucent roofs to provide ambient light for easier loading and unloading.
    • d-rings or e-tracking provide shippers tie-down capability to encance cargo stability.
    • the U.S. Xpress fleet also includes over 200 trailers equipped with retractable roller floor systems
  • Dimensions
    • outside height..............................................13'6"
    • inside height (front to rear)......................... 111"
    • door opening height ................................... 111"
    • door opening width .................................... 100"
    • total cubic footage ....................................4,049'
    • inside length ............................................... 52.8'
    • inside width ................................................. 101"

This information is current as of June 2003, but subject to change due to U.S. Xpress' growth and continuous upgrades.

 

 

 

    Equipment Technology

 

 

With the Eaton Vorad Anti-Collision Avoidance System and Auto-Shift Transmissions as a standard, U.S. Xpress Enterprises is delivering the latest safety advances for our drivers and our customers.

 

 

    On-Board Satellite Communications

 

 

Every over-the-road vehicle is equipped with two-way satellite communications systems that are fully integrated with our operating systems.

 

 

    E-Commerce/Internet Platforms

 

 

In addition to EDI, U.S. Xpress Enterprises has a complete suite of e-commerce applications, providing our customers a number of advantages. Xpress Connect is our popular Internet-based shipment tracking and tendering platform. No matter your chosen platform, U.S. Xpress Enterprises offers quick access to shipment status updates, BOL/POD info access and quotes.