CDL A Truck Driver
About The Position
American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for Regional, Super Regional, and OTR routes. Drivers can choose the route type and schedule that best suits their preferred balance of miles and home time. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500, depending on route type and miles driven. 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; and OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week and average 3,000 miles. Home-time schedules are seven to nine days out followed by one day at home for every seven days out for Regional drivers; 14 days out followed by two days at home for Super Regional drivers; and three weeks out followed by three days at home for OTR drivers. Drivers may choose where to take their home time. Drivers operate automatic Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, a 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, 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. Benefits include United Healthcare after 60 days and a 401(k) with company match through Fidelity 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 with a rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel if needed.
Responsibilities
- Drive Regional, Super Regional, or OTR routes according to the selected schedule.
- Transport freight, with most loads handled as drop and hook.
- Unload loads when required, 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
- Company-paid travel to orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed
- Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
