CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers and offers regional, super regional, and over-the-road routes. Weekly earnings vary by position and miles: 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. Schedules provide planned home time. Regional drivers are out 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out. Super regional drivers are out 14 days and home for two days. OTR drivers are out three weeks and home for three days. Drivers can choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate automatic Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, a double bunk, and a 1,500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook; for loads requiring unloading, the company provides an electric floor jack and pays drivers for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide, 15 of which have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. The company offers United Healthcare coverage after 60 days and a Fidelity 401(k) with company match 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 by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional, super regional, or over-the-road routes.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop and hook.
- Unload loads when required, using the company-provided electric floor jack.
- Attend a three-day orientation at a designated location.
Benefits
- United Healthcare coverage after 60 days.
- Fidelity 401(k) with company match 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
