What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Home Weekly position at americantruckinggroup?
Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week | Home Time: Home weekly
Freight: 100% no-touch, 50–60% drop-and-hook | Equipment: Late-model automatic trucks
Running Area: Primarily east of I-35 | Location: Chicago, IL 60601
Minimum experience: 3 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
- Home every week
- 100% no-touch freight
- 50–60% drop-and-hook loads
- Late-model automatic equipment
- Trucks averaging approximately 18 months or newer
- 24/7 dispatch support
- Pet and passenger programs available
- Chicago-area orientation available
Run no-touch freight with weekly home time and newer equipment in this CDL-A regional truck driving position. Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, with broader lower-48 freight possible based on customer demand.
Pay & Home Time
- Pay of $1,700 to $1,900 per week
- Home weekly
- Full-time freight
- Weekly reset timing varies based on freight requirements
Freight & Running Area
All freight is 100% no-touch. Approximately 50–60% of loads are drop-and-hook, with the remaining freight handled through live unloads.
Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, although freight may occasionally require travel throughout the lower 48 states. Drivers are not responsible for unloading freight.
Truck & Equipment
Drivers operate late-model automatic equipment from a fleet averaging approximately 18 months or newer. Available equipment includes Freightliner, Kenworth and Volvo tractors based on availability.
Trucks include 1,200–1,500 watt inverters. Drivers may take the truck home when safe parking is available or park at an approved company terminal.
Benefits & Additional Pay
- BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental and vision coverage after 30 days
- 401(k) through Fidelity with 4% company match after 6 months
- Paid vacation
- $12.50 per hour detention pay after the second hour
- $100 per day layover pay, excluding Sundays
- Pet and passenger programs available
Orientation
Chicago-area orientation is available in Markham, Illinois, with Monday and Wednesday starts. Orientation pays $100 per day for three days. Transportation, a single-person hotel room and meals are provided.
CDL-A Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Current DOT medical card
- Meet company tractor-trailer experience requirements
- Meet applicable driving and safety qualifications
- Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35
This position is a strong fit for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for weekly home time, no-touch freight, strong weekly pay and newer automatic equipment.
American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified drivers.
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