Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 Job in Ames, IA by American Trucking Group

Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 - Ames, IA

Are you a CDL-A driver searching for an OTR opportunity that provides weekly home time with minimal physical demands? At American Trucking Group, we offer dry van routes throughout the Midwest with excellent equipment and competitive pay. Experience the freedom of over-the-road driving while maintaining a consistent schedule that gets you home every week.

Home Time:

• Home every week for a 34-hour reset.
• Our OTR routes are designed to give you steady miles while allowing you to maintain family time and personal commitments.

Equipment:

• Drive late-model International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks equipped with 1,500-watt inverters and Opti-Idle systems for efficient heating and cooling.
• You can take your assigned truck and trailer home when safe parking is available.

No Touch Freight:

• Primarily dealing with dry van freight with 95% no-touch and 85% drop and hook operations.
• Minimal physical effort required, allowing you to focus on driving and maximizing your efficiency.

Pay and Miles:

• Drivers typically earn between $1,200 and $1,600 weekly, based on mileage and performance.
• Additional compensation includes detention pay as per customer policy, $12/hour layover pay after the first hour, and an annual safety bonus of $0.01 per mile for accident-free performance.

Running Area:

• Routes span across Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Iowa.
• All tolls covered through EZ Pass and toll cards.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• $20,000 company-paid life insurance, vacation pay, and a 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 3%.
• Passenger policy available after 30 days with age restrictions.

Company Culture: At American Trucking Group, we are committed to exploration, freedom, and supporting our drivers. We foster a supportive community where every individual is respected and valued. We believe in open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our drivers enjoy a healthy work-life balance with predictable schedules and generous home time. Join our family and experience a trucking career that emphasizes both personal and professional growth.