Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 Job in Astoria, NY by American Trucking Group

Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 - Astoria, NY

Are you a CDL-A driver looking for an OTR opportunity that combines weekly home time with minimal physical labor? At American Trucking Group, we provide dry van routes across the Northeast with outstanding equipment and competitive compensation. Experience the freedom of over-the-road driving while maintaining a regular schedule that gets you home every week.

Home Time:

• Home weekly for a 34-hour reset.
• Our OTR routes ensure steady miles while allowing you to maintain regular family 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.
• You may take your assigned truck and trailer home if there’s safe parking available.

No Touch Freight:

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

Pay and Miles:

• Average earnings of $1,000 to $1,450 weekly based on mileage and performance.
• Additional compensation includes detention pay according to customer policy, layover pay at $12 per hour after the first hour, and an annual safety bonus of $0.01 per mile for accident-free performance.

Running Area:

• Northeast regional routes from Maine to Virginia. All tolls covered through EZ Pass and toll cards.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following 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 value exploration, freedom, and support for our drivers. We foster a community where everyone feels appreciated. Our commitment to open communication and teamwork ensures our drivers enjoy a healthy work-life balance with predictable schedules and generous home time. Join our family and experience a rewarding trucking career focused on both personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• • Valid CDL Class A license
• • Clean driving record
• • Minimum 12 months tractor trailer experience
• • Pass DOT physical and drug screening

Benefits

• • Health, dental, and vision insurance
• • Life insurance
• • 401(k) retirement plan
• • Paid time off
• • Weekly direct deposit
• • Pay protection of $1,250 per week
• • Layover pay $12/hour after first hour
• • Multi-stop pay $15 per stop beyond first
• • Safety bonuses
• • EZ Pass and toll cards
• • Fuel cards
• • 24/7 dispatch support
• • Rider program (after 30 days)
• • Take truck home with secure parking