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 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. Regional schedules are typically 7–9 days out with one day home for every seven days out. Super regional schedules are 14 days out followed by two days home. OTR schedules are three weeks out followed by three days home. Drivers may choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate Kenworth T680 automatic trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1500-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 of which offer 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 compensation includes detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, and optional Hazmat pay. New hires attend a three-day orientation in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional, super regional, or over-the-road routes.
- Transport freight, primarily using drop-and-hook procedures.
- Unload loads that require it using a 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
- Three-day orientation travel 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
