CDL-A Regional Truck Driver – Home Weekly

americantruckinggroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical, dental and vision

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Detention pay

Layover pay

Pet and passenger programs

Job summary

American Trucking Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking experienced CDL-A drivers for full-time regional routes east of I-35. This role offers 100% no-touch freight, weekly home time, and late-model automatic trucks, with 24/7 dispatch support and a supportive orientation program in Ellenwood, GA.

Expect weekly pay between $1,700 and $1,900, detentions and layover pay, and benefits including BCBS and a 401(k) with 4% match after six months.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with current DOT medical card.
• Meet tractor-trailer experience requirements and safety qualifications.
• Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35.
• 100% no-touch freight experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Haul 100% no-touch freight primarily east of I-35.
• Maintain weekly home time and consistent full-time freight.
• Operate late-model automatic equipment ( Freightliner, Kenworth, Volvo).
• Coordinate with 24/7 dispatch and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

DOT medical card

Regional driving experience

Safety-focused

East of I-35 routing

Job description

Home Time: Home weekly | Freight: 100% no-touch, 50–60% drop-and-hook
Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week | Equipment: Late-model automatic trucks
Running Area: Primarily east of I-35 | Location: Atlanta, GA 30303

• 100% no-touch freight
• Home every week
• 50–60% drop-and-hook loads
• Late-model automatic equipment
• Fleet averaging approximately 18 months or newer
• 24/7 dispatch support
• Pet and passenger programs available
• Orientation available in the Atlanta area

Weekly home time and no-touch freight give Atlanta CDL-A drivers a strong regional setup without the physical work of unloading trailers. Drivers primarily operate east of I-35 with consistent full-time freight and newer automatic equipment.

Pay & Home Time

• Pay of $1,700 to $1,900 per week
• Home weekly
• Full-time freight
• Weekly reset timing varies based on freight requirements

Freight & Running Area

Drivers haul 100% no-touch freight, with approximately 50–60% drop-and-hook and the remaining loads handled through live unloads.

Routes operate primarily east of I-35. Broader lower-48 freight may occasionally be assigned based on customer demand, but drivers are never responsible for unloading freight.

Truck & Equipment

Drivers operate late-model automatic equipment from a fleet averaging approximately 18 months or newer. Freightliner, Kenworth and Volvo tractors are assigned based on availability.

Trucks include 1,200–1,500 watt inverters. Drivers may take their truck home with safe parking or use an approved company terminal.

Benefits & Additional Pay

• BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental and vision after 30 days
• 401(k) through Fidelity with 4% company match after 6 months
• Paid vacation
• $12.50 per hour detention pay after the second hour
• $100 per day layover pay, excluding Sundays
• Pet and passenger programs available

Orientation

Orientation begins Monday or Wednesday and pays $100 per day for three days. Atlanta-area orientation is available in Ellenwood, Georgia. Transportation, single-person hotel accommodations and meals are provided.

CDL-A Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Current DOT medical card
• Meet company tractor-trailer experience requirements
• Meet applicable driving and safety qualifications
• Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35

This position is a strong fit for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for weekly home time, no-touch freight, strong weekly pay and newer automatic equipment.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified drivers.