About this role
Pay: $1,300 to $1,550 per week | Home Time: 7-10 days out
Hiring Area: Lafayette, LA | Freight: No-touch automotive freight
Established automotive freight lanes
Approximately 90% drop-and-hook freight
2,500-3,000 miles per week
Monthly safety bonus up to $750
Regional freight movement and dependable scheduling provide drivers with established lanes and planned freight activity throughout the week. No-touch automotive freight and frequent drop-and-hook loads help reduce delays at customer locations while supporting consistent miles across the network.
Freight, Routes & Miles
Drivers primarily operate east of I-35 hauling automotive freight.
Freight is 100% no-touch with approximately 90% drop-and-hook loads.
The average length of haul is around 500 miles, with drivers typically running 2,500-3,000 miles per week.
Established customer locations and recurring freight lanes help maintain steady freight movement throughout each dispatch cycle.
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. We work with drivers whenever possible when home time needs arise.
Equipment
Drivers operate primarily Peterbilt 579 tractors along with other well-maintained equipment.
Trucks are equipped with inverters and refrigerators for time on the road.
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.