 Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress announced that it is cutting 5 of its corporate workforce in an effort to slash costs after the truckload carrier reported last week losing more than 8.9 million in the first quarter. Brad Carmony, VP of brand communications for U.S. Xpress, said the decision to cut about 70 of its 1,400 employees, working mainly in information technology, company operations and back-office support, was necessary for the health and long-term success of the business. 