U.S. Xpress Graduates First Full Ride Scholarship Participants
U.S. Xpress Enterprises (NYSE: USX) announced its first graduates from the Full Ride free college tuition program, aimed at drivers, technicians, and their dependents. Launched in September 2018, the initiative allows participants to earn degrees from Ashford University at no cost. Nearly 600 employees have utilized the program, with 221 currently enrolled. This effort aligns with the company’s strategy to attract and retain talent in the trucking industry, which anticipates a 31% growth in truck tonnage over the next decade.
- Full Ride program supports educational advancement for employees and dependents.
- Nearly 600 employees have participated, indicating strong engagement.
- Addresses workforce talent retention in a growing industry.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: USX) today announced the first graduates of its Full Ride free college tuition program. Launched in September 2018, the Full Ride program offers free online college tuition for drivers, technicians and their dependents through online classes with Ashford University, a division of the University of Arizona’s Global Campus. Victoria, the daughter of Teams driver Karen Black, graduated with a master’s degree in Education last month, and in November, dedicated driver Keri Barley will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Hear what a few of the Full Ride participants have to say about the program here.
“I’m proud of all our team members and their families who have taken advantage of this valuable program,” said Eric Fuller, President & CEO of U.S. Xpress. “With college financially unattainable by many Americans, Full Ride gives our team members a life-changing opportunity to pursue their passions without racking up student debt.”
The U.S. Xpress Full Ride scholarship program provides drivers, technicians and up to two dependents, the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited school, University of Arizona, at no cost. Students can select among dozens of disciplines ranging from business and logistics to accounting or behavioral science. This benefit is also available to drivers and technicians working for U.S. Xpress Enterprises subsidiaries Variant and Total Transportation of Mississippi, LLC. Nearly 600 employees have taken advantage of the program since its inception, with 221 currently enrolled, including 157 drivers, 50 driver dependents, 11 technicians and 3 technician dependents.
U.S. Xpress driver Keri Barley has been enrolled since October 2018 and will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with attention to logistics and transportation next month. “I’ve been able to combine real world experience in the trucking industry with new ideas and principles from the academic world,” said Keri. “I plan on using my degree to train, assist, and work with fellow colleagues to maximize the truckload carrier segment of the economy.”
“With truck tonnage expected to grow more than
To learn more about careers with U.S. Xpress and the Full Ride program, visit https://www.usxjobs.com/full-ride/.
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Through its subsidiaries, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX), offers customers over-the-road, dedicated, and brokerage services. Founded in 1985, the Company utilizes a combination of smart technology, a modern fleet of tractors and a network of highly trained, professional drivers to efficiently move freight for a wide variety of customers. U.S. Xpress implements a range of digital initiatives and technology to drive innovation in the industry, streamline the value chain for customers and improve the overall driver experience. For more, visit usxpress.com.
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