Larry Holmes joined the U.S. Army two days after high school graduation and spent nearly 14 years in active duty as a mechanic for a mechanized infantry battalion. When he wrapped up his service…
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Accelerated inclusion efforts at U.S. Xpress garner recognition
Making trucking a more inclusive and equitable industry is an important part of the journey at U.S. Xpress, and recent recognition by two different organizations is the latest sign we are on the…
Hauling freight while managing the clock takes tenacity, but there are smart ways to work available hours
The clock is always ticking when you’re moving freight, and professional drivers must get strategic to maximize their 11 hours at the wheel and 14 total hours they’re allowed…
The freight market moves fast, and keeping up takes lifelong learning
Dr. Chris Caplice probably knows as much as anyone on the planet about the many-faceted universe we call the supply chain. After all, he’s the chief scientist…
When disaster strikes, trucks lead the road to recovery
When weather emergencies or other crises threaten to damage property and tangle the supply chain, U.S. Xpress teams coordinate closely to support customers and communities and come to the aid…
When driver appreciation is a team sport, everyone wins
Vendors and partners across our industry got in on the act during Driver Appreciation Week, donating nearly $20,000 in gifts and services to help U.S. Xpress celebrate the professionals...
Threatened rail strike put trucking contingency plans into high gear
With a massive rail strike looming, the whole country got a fast lesson in how much of our supply chain is tied to the tracks, but trucking companies and shippers already knew what…
Show professional drivers a little extra love during Driver Appreciation Week
The all-out celebration of professional truck drivers during Driver Appreciation Week each year is exciting, but everyday expressions of gratitude can be just as…
An avalanche of apples plus a wave of wood pellets equals one quirky surge
As summer winds down and fall fires up, two products that herald the arrival of autumn contribute to the year-round cycle of shifting capacity demand…