CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Town of Montezuma, NY

8d • $1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for regional, super regional, and over-the-road routes. Weekly earnings vary by position and miles: 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. Schedules provide home time based on route type: regional drivers are out 7–9 days and receive 1 day at home for every 7 days out; super regional drivers are out 14 days and home for 2; and OTR drivers are out 3 weeks and home for 3 days. Drivers can choose where to take their home time.

Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, a double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every 6 months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for that 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 drivers complete 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Kenworth T680 automatic truck on regional, super regional, or over-the-road routes.
• Transport freight, primarily using drop-and-hook operations.
• Unload loads when required using the provided electric floor jack.

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
• Gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals
• Travel coverage for orientation, by rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel if needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed