CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group•Jackson, MS
•$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 established freight networks, dependable scheduling, and route options intended to support different lifestyles. 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 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; OTR drivers are out for three weeks and home for three days. Drivers may choose where they take their home time. Drivers operate Kenworth T680 automatic 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; 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 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare coverage after 60 days and a Fidelity 401(k) with company match 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.

Requirements

  • CDL A qualification is indicated by the job title.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes.
  • Transport freight using the assigned truck and equipment.
  • Unload loads that require unloading, using the provided electric floor jack.

Benefits

  • United Healthcare 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
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