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The Benefits of One Point of Contact

In the trucking industry, many large carriers offer both brokerage and asset-based services. But if your company requires both, you have two or more teams to communicate with. But what if those teams were merged? Better yet, what if you only had one person to contact...

Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment: Technology That’s Changing the Trucking Industry

When it comes to safety, there’s no length a trucking company shouldn’t go. Whether it’s the safety of trucks and trailers, the safety of a customer’s freight, or the safety of drivers themselves, it should be a priority to every carrier. But what exactly does it mean...

The Future of Driving Is Here

The trucking industry hasn’t quite made it to teleportation or flying cars, but none the less, with self-driving technology, the future is here. Up and coming autonomous trucking technology is improving the lives of drivers, increasing safety on the roads,...

Why Asset-Based Brokerage?

Been burned by brokerage in the past? You’re not alone. Many companies have run into serious issues when it comes to using brokerage services to move freight. But sometimes, particularly when arranged through an asset-based company, it can be the best option. Why?...

8 Things to Know Before Choosing a Carrier

With thousands of trucking companies throughout the country, it’s not easy to find which one is right for your freight. But when you’re making the decision, ask yourself these important questions. 1. Can they accommodate my freight? Ranging from 1 truck to thousands,...

5 Reasons Truckload Carriers Should Be Using Hair Drug Testing

To help ensure the safety of both Professional Truck Drivers and everyone else on the roads, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) require everyone with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to be drug tested both...

Virtual Meeting BINGO Cards

The transition from in-office meetings to at-home video conferences isn’t always easy, but we found a way to make it a little more fun. Download our virtual meeting BINGO cards, share them with your team, and watch your Zoom calls instantly become entertaining....

Delivering Ideas – Drivers Panel Webinar

Four U.S. Xpress Professional Truck Drivers sat on a panel to discuss life on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone in attendance, including U.S. Xpress office and shop employees, drivers, and customers, enjoyed the hour of learning and...

COVID-19 Forecast Update

On April 21st, the leadership team at U.S. Xpress released a forecast exploring the potential impact of COVID-19 on freight markets, truckload capacity, and the overall economy. Our initial forecast took the position that the pandemic had the potential to cull...

Race, Equality, & U.S. Xpress

I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about what’s happening in our country today relative to race, justice and equality. I’ve talked with friends and colleagues about what we’re seeing on the news every day and am asking myself the sometimes uncomfortable...