CDL-A Regional Driver

americantruckinggroup; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with vacation

Paid miles (Loaded/Empty)

Detention pay

Job summary

American Trucking Group in Lafayette, LA is seeking regional CDL-A drivers for automotive freight. Most loads are no-touch with drop-and-hook, offering consistent weekly miles and weekly home time.

Drivers operate late-model Peterbilt 579 tractors on established regional lanes, with a weekly pay of $1,400–$1,600 and a monthly bonus up to $750. Equipment includes inverter and refrigerator; homes are taken weekly, supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license with a current DOT medical card.
• 3 months of experience within the last 12 months or 1 year within the last 3 years.
• Experience operating a tractor with a 40-foot or longer trailer.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional automotive freight on established lanes.
• Maintain timely deliveries with no-touch or drop-and-hook loads.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with dispatch for steady weekly miles and home time.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT medical card

Driver experience

Job description

Pay: $1,400 to $1,600 per week

Freight: 100% no-touch freight, 90% drop and hook

Home Time: Weekly

Location: Lafayette, LA 70501

Regional automotive freight with established lane coverage

2,500–3,000 miles per week

Weekly home time with a consistent reset

Monthly performance bonus up to $750

Regional freight demand and route coordination help CDL-A truck drivers stay productive while hauling no-touch automotive freight across established regional lanes. This position offers dependable miles with a weekly home schedule designed to support both work and personal time.

The Route:

Drivers primarily operate east of I-35 hauling automotive freight. Most loads are drop and hook, reducing delays at customer locations while supporting steady weekly productivity. Average length of haul is approximately 500 miles, with drivers typically running between 2,500 and 3,000 miles each week.

Pay & Home Time:

Earn $1,400 to $1,600 per week, along with the opportunity to receive a monthly performance bonus of up to $750. Drivers are home every week for a consistent reset, creating a dependable balance between regional miles and time away from the truck.

Your Equipment:

Drivers operate primarily late-model Peterbilt 579 trucks along with other well-maintained equipment designed for regional freight operations.

Automatic transmission equipment

Inverter and refrigerator included

Assigned equipment may be taken home

Driver-focused setup for regional operations

The no-touch operation and high percentage of drop-and-hook freight allow drivers to spend more time driving while minimizing time spent waiting at shipping and receiving facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with paid vacation
• Paid loaded and empty miles
• Detention pay, layover pay, and 24-hour dispatch support

Driver Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with a current DOT medical card
• 3 months of experience within the last 12 months or 1 year within the last 3 years
• Experience operating a tractor with a 40-foot or longer trailer

Next Steps:

Every application is reviewed by our recruiting team. Qualified CDL-A drivers will be contacted to discuss the position, answer questions, and review the next steps in the hiring process.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants fairly and equally.