CDL A Truck Driver
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 position and miles. Regional drivers earn $1,200 per week while averaging 2,500–2,600 miles; super regional drivers earn $1,300–$1,400 per week while averaging 2,600–2,800 miles; and OTR drivers earn $1,500 per week while averaging 3,000 miles. Schedules vary by route: regional drivers are out for 7–9 days and home for 1 day for every 7 days out; super regional drivers are out for 14 days and home for 2 days; and OTR drivers are out for 3 weeks and home for 3 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 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; 15 have gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities. Benefits include United Healthcare after 60 days and a 401(k) with a company match through Fidelity after 90 days. Additional pay includes detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive a truck on regional, super regional, or OTR routes.
- Transport freight, primarily through drop-and-hook operations.
- Unload loads when required, using the provided electric floor jack.
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 coverage for orientation by rental car or Greyhound, and Uber to the hotel if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
