CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Frederick, MD

16d • $1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Drivers can choose the route type and balance of miles and home time that works best for them. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500, depending on route type and miles driven. Regional drivers average 2,500–2,600 miles per week and are out for 7–9 days, with one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers average 2,600–2,800 miles per week and are out for 14 days, followed by two days at home. OTR drivers average 3,000 miles per week and are out for three weeks, followed by three days at home. Drivers choose where to take their home time.

Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1,500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months and are described as rarely breaking down. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for this work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide; 15 include gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities.

The role includes health coverage through United Healthcare after 60 days and a 401(k) with a company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, and optional Hazmat pay. New hires attend a three-day orientation in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel is covered by rental car or Greyhound, with an Uber to the hotel if needed.

Requirements

• CDL A (Class A commercial driver's license).

Responsibilities

• Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes according to the selected route type.
• Transport freight, with most loads handled through drop-and-hook operations.
• Unload loads when required, using a provided electric floor jack.
• Attend a three-day orientation at one of the specified locations.

Benefits

• United Healthcare coverage after 60 days.
• 401(k) with company match through Fidelity after 90 days.
• Detention pay of $16 per hour after two hours.
• Layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours.
• Holiday pay of $60 per day.
• Optional Hazmat pay.
• Company-covered travel to orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
• Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed