CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Baton Rouge, LA

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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 and average 2,500–2,600 miles; Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week and average 2,600–2,800 miles; OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles.

Home schedules vary by route: 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 may 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 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 the work.

The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals have 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 includes detention, layover, and holiday pay, with optional Hazmat pay.

New drivers complete a three-day orientation in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.

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.

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.
• Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
• Travel to orientation is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel if needed.

What This Job Offers

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