CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group offers Regional, Super Regional, and OTR driving opportunities, allowing drivers to choose a 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-time schedules are Regional: 7–9 days out and 1 day home for every 7 days out; Super Regional: 14 days out and 2 days home; and OTR: 3 weeks out and 3 days home. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate automatic Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Trucks are serviced every 6 months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook; an electric floor jack is provided for loads that require unloading, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide, 15 of which 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 2 hours, layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours, holiday pay of $60 per day, and optional Hazmat pay. New drivers attend a 3-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.
Responsibilities
- Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes according to the selected schedule.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop and hook.
- Unload loads when required using the provided electric floor jack.
- Attend a 3-day orientation at one of the listed locations.
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 coverage for 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
