CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Norfolk, VA

12d • $1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Drivers can choose the route type and balance of miles and home time that works best for them. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500, depending on route type and miles driven. 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; OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles.

Home-time schedules are 1 day at home for every 7 days out for Regional drivers (typically out 7–9 days), 2 days at home after 14 days out for Super Regional drivers, and 3 days at home after 3 weeks out for OTR drivers. Drivers choose where to take their home time.

Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 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. For loads that require unloading, the company provides an electric floor jack and pays drivers for the work.

The company has 30 terminals nationwide, 15 of which have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare coverage 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 hires 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.

Requirements

• CDL A qualification, as indicated by the job title.

Responsibilities

• Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes, according to the selected route type.
• Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop-and-hook.
• Unload loads that require it 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 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 coverage for orientation 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