About this role
Pay: $1,300 to $1,550 per week | Home Time: 7-10 days out
Hiring Area: Birmingham, AL | Freight: No-touch automotive freight
Established regional automotive freight
Average 500-mile length of haul
Home every 7-10 days
Monthly safety bonus up to $750
Drivers operating familiar regional lanes benefit from organized load planning and established customer freight. The combination of no-touch automotive freight, frequent drop-and-hook loads, and planned dispatch helps keep miles moving throughout the week while reducing time spent at customer locations.
Lane Details
Primary running area east of I-35
100% no-touch automotive freight
Approximately 90% drop-and-hook freight
Drivers average 2,500-3,000 miles per week
Freight moves through established customer locations with an average length of haul of approximately 500 miles, creating a steady pace for drivers throughout the workweek.
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 before returning home for a 34-48 hour reset. We work with drivers whenever possible when home time needs arise.
Equipment
Assigned equipment includes primarily Peterbilt 579 tractors along with other well-maintained trucks.
Each truck is equipped with an inverter and refrigerator.
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.