CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Jersey City, 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. Drivers can choose a route type and schedule that suit their preferred balance of miles and home time. Weekly earnings vary by route: Regional drivers earn $1,200 while averaging 2,500–2,600 miles; Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 while averaging 2,600–2,800 miles; and OTR drivers earn $1,500 while averaging 3,000 miles.

Home-time schedules are 7–9 days out with one day home for every seven days out for Regional drivers; 14 days out followed by two days home for Super Regional drivers; and three weeks out followed by three days home for OTR drivers. 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 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, 15 of which feature 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, layover pay, holiday pay, and optional Hazmat pay. 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

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes and meet route mileage expectations.
• Operate a Kenworth T680 automatic truck.
• Unload freight 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.
• 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