CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Southaven, MS

27d

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. The positions offer consistent freight, modern equipment, and support for a long-term driving career. Weekly earnings and average miles vary by route: 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; and OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles.

Home-time schedules are 7–9 days out followed by one day at home for every seven days out for Regional drivers, 14 days out followed by two days at home for Super Regional drivers, and three weeks out followed by three days at home for OTR drivers. 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 that work.

The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Health coverage through United Healthcare is available after 60 days, and a Fidelity 401(k) with company match is available after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention, layover, holiday, 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 a truck on 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 coverage after 60 days
• 401(k) with company match through Fidelity after 90 days
• Detention pay ($16 per hour after 2 hours)
• Layover pay ($125 per day after 48 hours)
• Holiday pay ($60 per day)
• Optional Hazmat pay
• Travel to orientation covered 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