CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500, depending on route type. Drivers have access to established freight networks, dependable schedules, and route options with different home-time schedules. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Regional drivers earn $1,200 per week and average 2,500–2,600 miles, with schedules of 7–9 days out and 1 day home for every 7 days out. Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week and average 2,600–2,800 miles, with 14 days out and 2 days home. OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles, with 3 weeks out and 3 days home. Drivers operate automatic Kenworth T680 trucks 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. An electric floor jack is provided for loads that require unloading, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals 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, layover, and holiday pay, with optional Hazmat pay. New drivers 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive a Kenworth T680 automatic truck on Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled through drop-and-hook operations.
- Unload loads when required 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.
- Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
- Travel to orientation covered by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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