CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Drivers can choose the route type and balance of miles and home time that works best for them. 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 are out 7–9 days, with one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers average 2,600–2,800 miles per week and are out 14 days, followed by two days at home. OTR drivers average 3,000 miles per week and are out three weeks, followed by three days at home. Drivers may choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate Kenworth T680 automatic trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, a 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 requiring unloading, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. New hires attend a three-day orientation in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel to orientation is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel is provided if needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive assigned 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
- Orientation travel covered 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
