CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group•Joplin, MO

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR opportunities. Drivers operate modern Kenworth T680 automatic trucks and receive competitive weekly pay, reliable freight, and access to a nationwide network of 30 terminals. Drivers can choose where to take their home time. Schedules vary by driving opportunity: 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 days; OTR drivers are out for three weeks and home for three days. The trucks include Smart Idle, a bunk heater, a double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook; an electric floor jack is provided for loads requiring unloading, with additional pay for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide, 15 of which feature gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare coverage after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay may include detention, layover, holiday, and optional Hazmat pay. New hires 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 is indicated by the job title.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a Kenworth T680 automatic truck on Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes.
  • Transport freight, most of which is drop and hook.
  • Unload loads when required, using a provided electric floor jack.
  • Attend a three-day orientation at one of the listed locations.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay: Regional drivers earn $1,200; Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400; OTR drivers earn $1,500.
  • 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.
  • Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
  • Travel to orientation covered by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
  • Drivers choose where to take home time.
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