CDL-A Regional Truck Driver

Pay: $1,400 to $1,550 per week
Freight: Mostly drop-and-hook, no-touch dry van freight
Home Time: Home Weekly
Location: New Orleans, LA 70112

Broad regional lane coverage
Weekly home time
Assigned take-home trucks
Weekly pay with bonus opportunities

Regional lane coverage and steady freight flow help CDL-A truck drivers stay productive with dependable dry van freight, familiar customer routes, and reliable weekly home time. The combination of no-touch freight and established regional lanes supports a steady work schedule from week to week.

Your Equipment: Drive International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks equipped with 10-speed manual transmissions, 1,500-watt inverters, and Opti-idle systems that help maintain cab comfort while reducing unnecessary engine idling. Assigned trucks are not slip-seated and may be taken home with approved secure parking.

Assigned truck
Take-home option with approved secure parking
No slip seating
Driver-focused cab features

The Route: Regional drivers typically spend 5–7 days on the road before returning home each week. Freight moves through established regional lanes with a combination of mostly drop-and-hook and no-touch loads, helping reduce delays while supporting consistent weekly miles. Familiar lanes and dependable freight demand help drivers settle into a predictable weekly routine.

Mostly drop-and-hook freight
100% no-touch dry van
Established regional lanes
Steady weekly workload

Pay & Bonuses: Weekly pay is $1,400 to $1,550 through direct deposit. Additional compensation includes layover pay of $12 per hour after the first hour, $15 per stop after the first, and annual safety bonuses. Dependable freight availability helps support consistent weekly earnings.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off

Driver Qualifications

Valid CDL-A
Professional driving experience that meets hiring requirements
Ability to operate dry van equipment safely

Additional Driver Support: EZ Pass and toll cards are provided along with Comm Data fuel cards to simplify trips on the road. Drivers also have access to 24-hour dispatch support, and a rider program is available after 30 days, subject to seasonal guidelines.

Next Steps: Every application is reviewed by our recruiting team. Qualified CDL-A drivers will be contacted for a brief screening and to discuss the next stage of the hiring process.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants fairly and equally.