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…
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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…
The future may be uncertain, but goods will always need to move better
Technology has unleashed cascading, rapid change across nearly every industry, but one thing has remained the same: goods still have to get where they’re going, and about 72% of U.S. freight…
Short distances can be a tall order
Moving goods by truck may bring to mind long hauls or regional runs, but some shippers also need frequent shuttle service over short distances. U.S. Xpress set out to solve that particular challenge for a multi-national beverage bottler…
There’s room for everyone on this ride
Trucking hasn’t always had a strong track record for inclusivity, but the industry is shifting gears to ensure folks from all walks of life feel valued and included.
For shippers, the last few years have been a wild ride
The challenges of moving goods aren’t for the faint of heart, even in the best of times. Toss in a global pandemic, economic upheaval unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetimes, and…