CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group•Houston, TX
•$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 route type, with typical weekly mileage from 2,500 to 3,000 miles. Drivers receive reliable freight, dependable scheduling, and a choice of route options. Drivers choose where to take their home time. Regional drivers are typically out for 7–9 days and receive 1 day at home for every 7 days out. Super Regional drivers are out for 14 days and receive 2 days at home. OTR drivers are out for 3 weeks and receive 3 days at home. Drivers operate a Kenworth T680 automatic 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. For loads requiring unloading, an electric floor jack is provided, and drivers are paid for that work. The company has 30 terminals nationwide. Fifteen terminals have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. 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 hires 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 is indicated by the job title.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes.
  • Transport freight and handle loads, with most freight being drop and hook.
  • Unload loads when required using a provided electric floor jack.

Benefits

  • United Healthcare after 60 days.
  • 401K 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.
  • Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
  • Covered travel to orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.
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