Trucking Jobs in Atlanta, GA
CDL driver opportunities, local salary data, top industries, and major employers in Atlanta, Georgia.
Avg CDL Salary
$55,000 - $75,000
Population
6,100,000
Truck Stops
40
Cost of Living
Average
Top Industries in Atlanta
These industries drive freight demand and create the most CDL trucking jobs in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Major Trucking Employers in Atlanta
These companies and facilities employ CDL truck drivers and logistics professionals in the Atlanta, GA area.
Nearby Interstates & Freight Corridors
These major highways serve Atlanta and carry the highest volumes of commercial truck traffic through the area.
Trucking in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's emergence as a logistics powerhouse is driven by its position as the Southeast's population center and its unrivaled highway connectivity. The city sits at the convergence of three major interstates, giving carriers access to 80% of the U.S. population within a two-day drive. UPS operates its second-largest air hub at Hartsfield-Jackson, while Home Depot's headquarters drives a massive network of flatbed and building materials freight. The southern suburbs along I-75 have become one of the densest warehouse corridors in the country, with over 50 million square feet of distribution space added in the last five years. Atlanta's film industry has created a niche market for specialized entertainment logistics, moving sets, equipment, and props between studios.
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Openings we are recruiting for near Atlanta
These are live postings for Georgia. Most are domiciled in a metro rather than a building, so a seat listed for the state is usually workable from Atlanta.
Dump Truck & Hotshot Flatbed Driver
Based on experience · Discussed on the call
OTR Dry Van Driver
$53,000 - $75,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$58,000 - $82,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$60,500 - $85,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$61,000 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$64,000 - $90,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$67,000 - $94,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Atlanta
What role does Atlanta play in Southeast freight?
Atlanta is the distribution hub for the entire Southeast. Nearly every major retailer operates at least one DC in the metro area, and the city connects to Savannah's port via I-16, handling massive import container volumes.
Which Atlanta suburbs have the most trucking jobs?
McDonough, Fairburn, and Newnan along I-75 south have the highest concentration of distribution centers. Forest Park near Hartsfield-Jackson airport is also a major freight employment zone.
How does Atlanta's traffic affect trucking?
The I-285/I-75/I-85 interchange (Spaghetti Junction) is one of the most congested points in the U.S. Many carriers offer premium pay for Atlanta metro deliveries due to time lost in traffic.