CDL-A Regional Truck Driver

Pay: $1,475 to $1,600 per week | Freight: Mostly drop-and-hook, no-touch dry van freight
Home Time: Home Weekly | Location: New Orleans, LA 70112

Broad regional lane coverage
Weekly home time
Assigned take-home trucks
Weekly pay with bonus opportunities

Regional lane coverage and steady freight flow help CDL-A truck drivers stay productive with dependable dry van freight, familiar customer routes, and reliable weekly home time. The combination of no-touch freight and established regional lanes supports a steady work schedule from week to week.

Your Equipment

Drive International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks equipped with 10-speed manual transmissions, 1,500-watt inverters, and Opti-idle systems that help maintain cab comfort while reducing unnecessary engine idling. Assigned trucks are not slip-seated and may be taken home with approved secure parking.

- Assigned truck

- Take-home option with approved secure parking

- No slip seating

- Driver-focused cab features

The Route

Regional drivers typically spend 5–7 days on the road before returning home each week. Freight moves through established regional lanes with a combination of mostly drop-and-hook and no-touch loads, helping reduce delays while supporting consistent weekly miles. Familiar lanes and dependable freight demand help drivers settle into a predictable weekly routine.

- Mostly drop-and-hook freight

- 100% no-touch dry van

- Established regional lanes

- Steady weekly workload

Pay & Bonuses

Weekly pay is $1,475 to $1,600 through direct deposit.

- Layover pay of $12 per hour after the first hour

- $15 per stop after the first

- Annual safety bonuses

Dependable freight availability helps support consistent weekly earnings.

Benefits

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Life insurance

- 401(k) retirement plan

- Paid time off

Driver Qualifications

- Valid CDL-A

- Professional driving experience that meets hiring requirements

- Ability to operate dry van equipment safely

Additional Driver Support

EZ Pass and toll cards are provided along with Comm Data fuel cards to simplify trips on the road. Drivers also have access to 24-hour dispatch support, and a rider program is available after 30 days, subject to seasonal guidelines.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants fairly and equally.