CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group•Columbus, GA

29d•$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 home-time schedule that best fits their preferences. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on route type and miles driven. Regional drivers average 2,500–2,600 miles per week and are out 7–9 days, with one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers average 2,600–2,800 miles per week and are out 14 days, followed by two days at home. OTR drivers average 3,000 miles per week and are out three weeks, followed by three days at home. Drivers may choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 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. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for this work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. The company offers 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 two 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 schedule.
Transport freight and handle drop-and-hook loads.
Unload loads when required, using the provided electric floor jack.