Our trainers aren\u2019t just experienced truck drivers, they\u2019re drivers who lead by example and take pride in helping the next generation succeed.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]
To become a Driver Trainer, drivers must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
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- Must have a Class A License (CDL A) and be 21 years or older<\/li>\n
- Must have at least one year of verifiable truck driving experience<\/li>\n
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years<\/li>\n
- No more than 1 CMV on-road preventable accident in the last 2 years, no major preventable within 5 years<\/li>\n
- No DUI\/DWI within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL<\/li>\n
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test; no drug-related conviction within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL; no positive\/refused tests in the past 10 years with CDL-A\/CLP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.usxpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8867.jpg” title_text=”veteran-driver-TS” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”16px||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||32px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Positions That Pay<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Becoming a Driver Trainer at U.S. Xpress doesn\u2019t just make a difference\u2014it comes with meaningful benefits. U.S. Xpress drivers who step into the trainer role enjoy additional pay and the opportunity to grow professionally while helping others do the same. On average, our full-time Driver Trainers earn about $300 more per paycheck than non-trainers.<\/p>\n
Some of the additional benefits of becoming a Driver Trainer include:<\/p>\n
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- Compensation for training student drivers<\/li>\n
- The opportunity to mentor and shape new drivers<\/li>\n
- Additional bonuses after your student upgrades to a first-seat driver position<\/li>\n
- Specialized Trainer decal for your truck<\/li>\n
- Trainer-specific merchandise<\/li>\n
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Grow Your Career With U.S. Xpress<\/strong><\/h3>\n
At U.S. Xpress, our Driver Trainer Program is more than a training step, it\u2019s an investment in our drivers, our culture, and the future of our company. Both current and future truck drivers benefit from this program, earning more money in their paychecks and more miles under their wheels.<\/p>\n
Interested in starting your trucking career with U.S. Xpress or becoming a Driver Trainer? Visit our Driver Trainer page<\/a> to learn more about the benefits and earning potential U.S. Xpress has to offer.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”20px|10px|20px||true|false” border_width_top=”2px” border_color_top=”#323E48″ border_color_bottom=”#323E48″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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When it comes to freight solutions, U.S. Xpress isn\u2019t just keeping pace with the industry\u2014it\u2019s redefining how shippers think about capacity, flexibility, and service<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the center of this customer-first approach is Paul Bowman<\/a>,<\/strong> Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales and a 13-year veteran of U.S. Xpress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally from South Carolina and a proud Georgia Tech<\/strong><\/a> graduate, Paul describes himself as a \u2018reluctant salesman.\u2019 \u201cI never set out to work in sales. But once I realized it\u2019s really about solving problems, not just selling something, I was hooked,\u201d Bowman says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, he leads a dynamic sales organization that supports a nationwide network<\/a>,<\/strong> helping to create freight solutions with confidence and efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Simple Skill<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Paul\u2019s path into the industry wasn\u2019t linear. What started as an unexpected opportunity became a lifelong career built on understanding customer needs and building value-driven partnerships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMy mentor told me, \u2018If you\u2019re not listening, you\u2019re not selling.\u2019 That stuck with me,\u201d Paul reflects. \u201cThis industry rewards those who understand what customers truly need\u2014and then deliver on it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His approach has shaped a team culture that prioritizes relationships over transactions and solutions over quick wins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Strategic, Customer-Centric Approach<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A typical day for Paul involves close collaboration with operations, account management, and other teams. That\u2019s by design. U.S. Xpress sales isn\u2019t a silo\u2014it\u2019s the front door to a larger ecosystem built to make shippers\u2019 lives easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreat sales,\u201d Paul says, \u201cisn\u2019t about having the cheapest lane. It\u2019s about listening, solving problems, and aligning resources so our customers<\/strong><\/a> can focus on their business.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Sets U.S. Xpress Apart<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
At the core of the U.S. Xpress value is its people<\/a>.<\/strong> The 26-year industry leader emphasizes that \u201cour people are our biggest competitive advantage.\u201d But scale and technology make that advantage even stronger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our nationwide coverage means we go where you need us the most. We make it happen with a team of over 5,600 experienced drivers<\/strong>, moving more than 1.3 million loads each year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
With decades of industry experience and by implementing the latest technology, we are able to find freight <\/strong><\/a>solutions that truly work for you<\/a>.<\/strong> U.S. Xpress offers customers more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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