About this role
Pay: $1,300 to $1,550 per week | Home Time: 7-10 days out
Hiring Area: Raleigh, NC | Freight: No-touch automotive freight
Automotive freight operating across regional lanes
High percentage of drop-and-hook freight
2,500-3,000 miles per week
Monthly safety bonus up to $750
Freight moving through established routes helps create a predictable operating schedule while keeping drivers active throughout the week. With no-touch automotive freight, frequent drop-and-hook loads, and consistent freight demand across the network, drivers spend more time driving and less time waiting at customer locations.
Freight, Routes & Miles
100% no-touch automotive freight
Approximately 90% drop-and-hook freight
Average length of haul is around 500 miles
Drivers typically run 2,500-3,000 miles per week
Drivers primarily operate east of I-35 while hauling automotive freight through established customer and distribution networks.
Pay
Drivers earn $1,300 to $1,550 per week, with an additional monthly safety bonus of up to $750.
Home Time
Drivers typically stay out 7-10 days followed by a 34-48 hour reset at home. Home time is scheduled regularly to provide time off between trips while maintaining freight coverage.
Equipment
Drivers operate primarily Peterbilt 579 tractors along with other well-maintained equipment.
Trucks are equipped with inverters and refrigerators.
Assigned equipment may be taken home during home time.
Orientation
Orientation is completed online, and DOT physicals are scheduled close to home whenever possible. Transportation to pick up your truck is provided after onboarding.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan and paid vacation
Paid loaded and empty miles
Detention pay, layover pay, and 24-hour dispatch support
Qualifications
Valid CDL-A required
Current DOT medical card
At least 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
American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered fairly and equally.