CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Newark, NJ

13d • $1,200 - $1,500

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, with established freight networks, dependable scheduling, and route options intended to accommodate different lifestyles.

Regional drivers earn $1,200 per week and average 2,500–2,600 miles. They are out for 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week and average 2,600–2,800 miles; they are out for 14 days and home for two. OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles; they are out for three weeks and home for three days. Drivers 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 1,500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months and are described as rarely breaking down. 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 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 drivers complete 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

• A CDL A license is indicated by the job title.

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 two 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 coverage for three-day 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