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 looking for an OTR opportunity that guarantees weekly home time and minimal physical demands? At American Trucking Group, we offer exceptional dry van routes across the Midwest with great equipment and competitive compensation.

Home Time: You’ll be home every week for a 34-hour reset, ensuring you maintain regular time with family and personal commitments.

Equipment: Drive late-model International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks, all equipped with 1,500-watt inverters and Opti-Idle systems for your comfort. Take your assigned truck and trailer home when safe parking is available.

No Touch Freight: Primarily handle dry van freight with 95% no-touch and 85% drop and hook operations, allowing you to focus on driving without physical demands.

Pay and Miles: Drivers average between $900 to $1,200 per week, depending on mileage and performance. Additional compensation includes detention pay based on 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: Our routes cover the Midwest, including Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. All tolls are covered through EZ Pass and toll cards.

Benefits: Receive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, you’ll have $20,000 in company-paid life insurance, vacation pay, and a 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 3%. A passenger policy is available after 30 days with age restrictions.

Company Culture: At American Trucking Group, we prioritize exploration, freedom, and support for our drivers. We foster a close-knit community where every individual feels valued and respected. We emphasize open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our drivers enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with predictable hours and generous home time. Become part of our family and experience a trucking career that emphasizes growth in both personal and professional aspects.

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