Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 Job in Bakersfield, CA by American Trucking Group

Regional Dry Van Company Driver W2 - Bakersfield, CA

Are you a CDL-A driver searching for an OTR role that provides weekly home time and minimal physical demands? At American Trucking Group, we offer dry van routes across the West with superior equipment and competitive pay. Experience the freedom of over-the-road driving while keeping a consistent schedule that allows you to be home each week.

Home Time:

• Enjoy weekly home time for a 34-hour reset. Our OTR routes are designed to deliver steady miles while ensuring you maintain family time.

Equipment:

• Drive late-model International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks, equipped with 1,500-watt inverters and Opti-Idle systems for comfort. You can take your assigned truck and trailer home provided there's safe parking 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 with minimal physical work.

Pay and Miles:

• Average earnings range from $1,200 to $1,600 per week, 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 driving.

Running Area:

• Cover Western routes including New Mexico, Arkansas, California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Colorado. All tolls are covered via EZ Pass and toll cards.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starts on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Enjoy $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 value exploration, freedom, and support for our drivers. We strive to create a community where everyone is valued. Our focus on open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning ensures our drivers enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous home time.

About American Trucking Group:

• We put driver satisfaction and work-life balance first. Our competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and supportive work environment attract the best CDL-A drivers in the industry. Our commitment to safety and driver welfare is paramount, and we proudly offer opportunities for 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