CDL-A Southeast Regional Driver

Pay: $1,300 to $1,500 per week | Home Time: Home Weekly

Hiring Area: New Orleans, LA

Premium no-touch freight with established regional lane coverage

Position Highlights

• 85% drop-and-hook freight
• 100% no-touch dry van freight
• Assigned trucks with take-home options
• Modern equipment with driver comfort features

A high percentage of drop-and-hook freight helps drivers spend more time moving and less time sitting at customer facilities. Established regional freight patterns support steady miles, regular dispatches, and consistent opportunities throughout the week.

Why Drivers Choose This Position

• No-touch freight
• Dependable equipment
• Weekly home time

American Trucking Group is seeking professional CDL-A drivers looking for dependable freight, modern equipment, and flexible scheduling options. Whether you're interested in regional, over-the-road, or team opportunities, we offer positions designed to support a variety of driving preferences and lifestyles.

Schedule and Freight

• Regional Drivers typically spend 5-7 days on the road and return home weekly with 34-48 hours at home.
• Over-the-Road Drivers generally stay out four weeks followed by a four-day home period while averaging 2,200-2,500 miles per week.
• Team Drivers run approximately 4,500-5,000 miles per week, providing access to higher mileage opportunities and strong earning potential.

Drivers haul dry van freight with 85% drop-and-hook and 100% no-touch loads. Consistent freight demand helps support reliable weekly schedules while reducing time spent handling freight or waiting for loading and unloading.

Equipment and Pay

Our fleet includes International Pro Stars, Freightliner Cascadias, and Kenworth trucks equipped with 10-speed manual transmissions, 1,500-watt inverters, and Opti-idle technology to help maintain cab comfort while reducing unnecessary engine idling.

• Assigned trucks can be taken home when secure parking is available.
• Drivers earn $1,300 to $1,500 per week through direct deposit.
• Additional compensation opportunities include layover pay, multi-stop pay, annual safety bonuses, and load bonuses.

Driver Programs

• Toll cards and EZ Pass provided
• Fuel cards through Comm Data
• 24-hour dispatch support available
• Rider program available after 30 days
• Assigned trucks can be taken home with approved parking

Benefits

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

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered fairly and equally.