DRIVER TRAINER
_________HELP NEW DRIVERS BUILD GREAT CAREERS
Driver trainers help the next generation of safe professional drivers. When you were a new driver, someone took the time to show you the ropes and helped develop the skills that make you a safe driver. Now it’s your turn, and you’ll earn some extra cash while you’re at it. You’ll be paired with a student to help ensure they have the skills they need to upgrade to a first seat driver. We’re accepting driver trainer applications for both OTR and Dedicated drivers.
WE’LL KEEP YOU MOVING
When you help the next generation of professional drivers get rolling, you have priority access to freight and can expect an average up to 2,500 miles per week.
ELIGIBILITY
Experience: You must have at least 12 months safe driving experience
Tenure: You must be employed with U.S. Xpress for at least 30 days
Standing: You must be in good standing with the company
Safety: You must have and maintain a great safety record
EARN MORE
Our full time Driver Trainers can earn up to $20,000 more per year*
$250 per week when a student is seated on your truck
Up to an additional $1000 in bonuses for each upgraded student
With priority access to freight, Driver Trainers can expect an average of 2500 miles per week
COMPLETE THE DRIVER TRAINER INTEREST FORM BELOW
All applicants are subject to verification and completing this form does not
guarantee a position as a driver trainer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is student training?
Students are drivers hired with less than three months of driving experience. They are paired with a qualified driver trainer to receive additional training to ensure they meet our safety and skills requirements. Driver trainers will host a student driver on their truck while the student completes curriculum and ultimately signs off when the student is ready to upgrade to a first seat driver.
What is a driver trainer?
Driver trainers at U.S. Xpress are experienced and knowledgeable drivers who coach our incoming student drivers. Drivers must have a minimum of 12 months of total driving experience and be employed by U.S. Xpress for at least 30 days to be eligible to become a driver trainer. They must also maintain a great safety record and be in good standing with their operations team.
What is the compensation?
Company OTR Drivers
Weekly Trainer Pay: Driver Trainers automatically earn an extra $250/week when training a student on their truck.
Utilization Incentive Pay: When a Driver Trainer reaches 1,875 miles in a week while training a student on their truck, they’ll earn an extra $0.05 CPM on all miles driven that week. If they don’t reach 1,875 miles for the week, they’ll still receive the weekly training pay-because we know not every week looks the same.
Safe Student Bonus: Driver Trainers are also eligible for a safety bonus of up to $400 per student upgrade, rewarding their commitment to developing safe, capable drivers.
Dedicated Drivers
Driver trainers automatically earn an additional $250/week when training a student on their truck and are eligible for an additional $1,000 in bonuses for each upgraded student.
Retention Bonus: If the Driver Trainer’s student stays with the company for four months, the trainer will earn an additional $100/month for the first two months, and an additional $200/month for the third and fourth month.
Safe Student Bonus: Driver Trainers are also eligible for a safety bonus of up to $400 per student upgrade, rewarding their commitment to developing safe, capable drivers.
How do I become a driver trainer?
Complete the interest form included on this page. If you’re qualified, your supervisor will apply on your behalf. Once approved, you will be scheduled to attend a two-day T3 class at one of the U.S. Xpress terminals. You will be eligible to receive your first student after you complete the class.
What are the expectations and responsibilities?
We expect that you are with your student for the entirety of their training. You will need to work with your Fleet Manager to proactively schedule home time to balance your needs with those of your student. We hold our Driver Trainers to a high standard and expect the same of our student drivers.
Who will support me if I need help?
Your supervisor will be able to assist with the day-to-day driving responsibilities that relate to your student. For anything related to your student getting on and off the truck or progressing toward upgrade, the Professional Driver Onboarding team will be available. Driver trainers and students will be assigned a Professional Driver Onboarding advisor who will do periodic check-ins and be able to assist as needed. Remember, most issues can be solved with a quick call to your supervisor.
* All drivers subject to verification. U.S. Xpress reserves the right to modify or cancel the bonus at any time with appropriate notice under applicable law. Nothing in this program changes the at-will nature of your employment, meaning you and U.S. Xpress may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. You must be an active company driver on the day the bonus is paid.
