CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group offers Regional, Super Regional, and OTR driving opportunities, allowing drivers to choose a balance of miles and home time. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on route type and miles driven. 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 are 7–9 days out with 1 day home for every 7 days out for Regional drivers; 14 days out followed by 2 days home for Super Regional drivers; and 3 weeks out followed by 3 days home for OTR drivers. Drivers can 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 6 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, including 15 with 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 2 hours, layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours, holiday pay of $60 per day, and optional Hazmat pay. New drivers attend a 3-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.
Requirements
- A CDL A license is indicated by the role title.
Responsibilities
- Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes according to the selected schedule.
- Transport freight and handle loads, including unloading when required.
- Use the provided electric floor jack for loads that require unloading.
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.
- Company-paid travel to orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
- 15 terminals feature gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
