CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • $1,200 - $1,500

About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR opportunities. Drivers can choose the route type and schedule that best fits their preferred balance of miles and home time. 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 earn $1,200 per week; Super Regional drivers average 2,600–2,800 miles and earn $1,300–$1,400 per week; OTR drivers average 3,000 miles and earn $1,500 per week.

Home schedules are: Regional, 7–9 days out with one day at home for every seven days out; Super Regional, 14 days out and two days home; and OTR, three weeks out and three days home. Drivers 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. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, and 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.

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, primarily through 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
• Travel to orientation covered 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