CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for regional, super regional, and over-the-road positions. 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. Schedules vary by route: regional drivers are out 7–9 days and are home for one day for every seven days out; super regional drivers are out 14 days and home for two days; and OTR drivers are out three weeks and home for three days. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 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. An electric floor jack is provided for loads requiring unloading, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare after 60 days and a 401(k) with a company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay may include 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 a truck on regional, super regional, or over-the-road routes.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop-and-hook.
- 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 of $16 per hour after 2 hours
- Layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours
- Holiday pay of $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
