CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Drivers receive consistent freight, modern equipment, and support for a long-term driving career. Weekly pay and average mileage vary by route: Regional drivers earn $1,200 per week and average 2,500–2,600 miles; Super Regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week and average 2,600–2,800 miles; OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles. Home schedules vary by route. Regional drivers are out for 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out. Super Regional drivers are out for 14 days and home for two days. OTR drivers are out for three weeks and home for three days. Drivers can 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 six months. Most freight is 85–90% drop and hook. For loads requiring unloading, the company provides an electric floor jack and pays drivers for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Health coverage through United Healthcare is available after 60 days, and a Fidelity 401(k) with company match is available after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay of $16 per hour after two hours, layover pay of $125 per day after 48 hours, holiday pay of $60 per day, and optional Hazmat pay. New drivers 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.
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
- Fidelity 401(k) with company match 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
- Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals
- Company-covered travel to orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
