CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Columbia, MO

14d • $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 position and miles. 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 vary by route: regional drivers are out 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out; super regional drivers are out 14 days and home for two days; and OTR drivers are out three weeks and home for three days. Drivers can choose where to take their home time.

Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 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. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities.

New hires 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; the job title identifies the position as a CDL A truck driver.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck on regional, super regional, or OTR routes.
• Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop and hook.
• 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.
• Paid unloading work when required.
• 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