CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for regional, super regional, and over-the-road routes. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on 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. Home-time 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; and OTR drivers are out three weeks and home for three days. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate automatic Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months and are described as rarely breaking down. 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, with gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 locations. Benefits include United Healthcare coverage after 60 days and a Fidelity 401(k) with company match after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, 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 freight 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: $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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
