CDL A Truck Driver

American Trucking Group • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for regional, super regional, and over-the-road 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.

Home-time schedules vary by route: regional drivers are out for 7–9 days and receive one day home for every seven days out; super regional drivers are out for 14 days and home for two days; and OTR drivers are out for three weeks and home for three days. Drivers may choose where to take their home time.

Drivers operate an automatic Kenworth T680 equipped with Smart Idle, a bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1,500-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; 15 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 may include detention pay, layover pay, holiday pay, and optional Hazmat pay. New hires 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional, super regional, or over-the-road routes and complete assigned freight deliveries.
• Operate a Kenworth T680 automatic truck.
• 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 ($16 per hour after 2 hours)
• Layover pay ($125 per day after 48 hours)
• Holiday pay ($60 per day)
• Optional Hazmat pay
• Travel covered for orientation by rental car or Greyhound, with Uber to the hotel if needed
• Access to gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities at 15 terminals

What This Job Offers

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