CDL A Truck Driver
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 earn $1,200 per week while averaging 2,500–2,600 miles; Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week while averaging 2,600–2,800 miles; and OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week while averaging 3,000 miles. Home-time schedules are route-dependent: Regional drivers are out for 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out; Super Regional drivers are out for 14 days and home for two; and OTR drivers are out for three weeks and home for three days. Drivers may choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate a Kenworth T680 automatic equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. The company offers United Healthcare coverage after 60 days and a 401(k) with a company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay of $16 per hour after two hours, layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours, holiday pay of $60 per day, and optional Hazmat pay. New drivers attend a three-day orientation in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel if needed.
Requirements
- A CDL A license, as indicated by the job title.
Responsibilities
- Drive assigned Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled through drop-and-hook operations.
- Unload loads when required, using the provided electric floor jack.
Benefits
- United Healthcare 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.
- Travel coverage for orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
- Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
