CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • New Orleans, LA

1d • $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 reliable freight, dependable scheduling, and route options designed to fit different lifestyles. 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-time schedules vary by route: Regional drivers are out 7–9 days and receive one day at home for every seven days out; Super Regional drivers are out 14 days and home for two; and OTR drivers are out three weeks and home for three days. Drivers may choose where to 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 feature gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. A three-day orientation is held in Joplin, Missouri; Dallas, Texas; or Atlanta, Georgia. Travel to orientation is covered with a rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes and transport freight.
• Complete freight handling, primarily through drop-and-hook loads; use the provided electric floor jack when unloading is required.
• Follow the assigned route and home-time schedule.

Benefits

• United Healthcare coverage 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.
• Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals.
• Travel to orientation covered by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed