CDL A Truck Driver

ATG Recruiting; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

United Healthcare after 60 days

401K with company match after 90 days

Detention pay

Layover pay

Holiday pay

Hazmat pay (optional)

Job summary

American Trucking Group is looking for professional truck drivers to join a growing nationwide fleet. Earn $1,200–$1,500 per week depending on role and miles, with steady routes and reliable schedules.

We offer regional, super regional and OTR positions, with home time designed to fit your lifestyle and a modern Kenworth fleet to keep you comfortable on the road. Multiple terminals across the country provide support hubs; orientation is quick with travel covered.

Job description

Success on the road starts with having the right support behind you. Dependable freight, modern equipment, responsive support teams, and route options that fit a variety of lifestyles. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on position and miles.

Pay That Reflects Your Hard Work

We Believe Your Miles And Dedication Should Pay Off - Literally. Our Pay Scale Is Built To Reward Your Time On The Road

• Regional Drivers: Earn $1,200/week, averaging 2,500-2,600 miles
• Super Regional Drivers: Earn $1,300-$1,400/week, averaging 2,600-2,800 miles
• OTR Drivers: Earn $1,500/week, averaging 3,000 miles

Home Time That Works for You

American Trucking Group respects the balance between work and life. We offer reliable schedules that allow you to plan ahead:

• Regional: Out 7-9 days, home 1 day for every 7 days out
• Super Regional: Out 14 days, home for 2
• OTR: Out 3 weeks, home for 3 days

Even better, you choose where to take your home time, so you're never stuck where you don't want to be.

Top-Tier Equipment & Driver Convenience

You'll drive a Kenworth T680 automatic equipped with Smart Idle, bunk heater, double bunk, and a 1500-watt inverter. Our trucks are serviced every 6 months and rarely break down. Most freight is 85-90% drop and hook, and for the few loads that require unloading, we provide an electric floor jack - and you get paid for it.

Terminals & Benefits That Support You

With 30 terminals nationwide, you're never far from a support hub. Fifteen of our terminals feature state-of-the-art gyms, truck washes, and laundry facilities.

We Also Offer

• United Healthcare after 60 days
• 401K with company match through Fidelity after 90 days
• Additional Pay: Detention pay ($16/hr after 2 hrs), Layover pay ($125/day after 48 hrs), Holiday pay ($60/day), and optional Hazmat pay

Orientation Made Easy

Get started with a 3-day orientation at one of our convenient locations: Joplin, MO, Dallas, TX, or Atlanta, GA. We cover your travel with a rental car or Greyhound (and Uber to the hotel, if needed).

Join American Trucking Group today

and experience a company that's big enough to keep you rolling, but personal enough to know your name.

Salary: $1200.00 - $1500.00 per week