CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group•Detroit, MI

6d•$1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on route type. Drivers benefit from established freight networks, dependable scheduling, and route options designed to fit different lifestyles. Regional drivers earn $1,200 per week while averaging 2,500–2,600 miles, and are out for 7–9 days with one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week while averaging 2,600–2,800 miles, and are out for 14 days followed by two days at home. OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week while averaging 3,000 miles, and are out for three weeks followed by three days at home. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate a Kenworth T680 automatic equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, 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; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare 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 a Kenworth T680 automatic 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.