CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR opportunities. Drivers operate modern Kenworth T680 automatic trucks and have access to a nationwide network of 30 terminals. The company describes the freight as reliable and most loads as 85–90% drop and hook. Electric floor jacks are provided for loads requiring unloading, with additional pay for that work. Weekly pay and mileage vary by driving opportunity: 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 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 may choose where to take their home time. The Kenworth T680 trucks are equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1,500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every six months. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Orientation lasts three days and is held 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 qualification is indicated by the job title.
Responsibilities
- Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes and meet the associated mileage and schedule expectations.
- Operate a Kenworth T680 automatic truck.
- Handle drop-and-hook freight and unload loads when required using a 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.
- Paid unloading work when required.
- Company-covered travel to orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
- Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
