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Trucking Jobs in Mobile, AL

CDL driver opportunities, local salary data, top industries, and major employers in Mobile, Alabama.

Avg CDL Salary

$44,000 - $62,000

Population

430,000

Truck Stops

12

Cost of Living

Low

Top Industries in Mobile

These industries drive freight demand and create the most CDL trucking jobs in the Mobile metropolitan area.

1
Port Operations
2
Aerospace (Airbus)
3
Shipbuilding
4
Chemical Manufacturing
5
Steel (SSAB)

Major Trucking Employers in Mobile

These companies and facilities employ CDL truck drivers and logistics professionals in the Mobile, AL area.

Airbus
Austal USA (shipbuilding)
AM/NS Calvert (steel)
Port of Mobile
University of South Alabama Health

Nearby Interstates & Freight Corridors

These major highways serve Mobile and carry the highest volumes of commercial truck traffic through the area.

I-65
I-10
I-165
US-90

Trucking in Mobile, AL

Mobile's freight landscape has been transformed by two major developments: Airbus's decision to build its only U.S. assembly plant here and the rapid growth of the container port. Airbus A320 family aircraft are now assembled at the Brookley Aeroplex from components that arrive by Beluga transport aircraft, ocean vessel, and oversized truck — the logistics chain supporting this operation is one of the most complex in the Southeast. Austal USA's shipbuilding facility produces combat ships for the Navy, requiring constant deliveries of steel plate, machinery, and specialized marine components. AM/NS Calvert (formerly ThyssenKrupp) operates a massive steel mill that produces flat-rolled steel for automotive and construction markets. The Port of Mobile is investing heavily in container handling capacity, positioning itself as a growing alternative to congested Gulf Coast ports. Mobile's cost of living is among the lowest of any port city in America, and the combination of aerospace, shipbuilding, port, and chemical freight creates a more diverse job market than most Gulf Coast cities of its size.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Mobile

How has Airbus changed Mobile's freight market?

Airbus opened its only U.S. assembly plant at Mobile's Brookley Aeroplex. A320 family aircraft are assembled here from components arriving by ship, air, and oversized truck transport. This has created an aerospace logistics cluster.

What does the Port of Mobile handle?

The Port of Mobile handles containers, forest products, coal, and steel. The container terminal has grown rapidly, and the port is positioning itself as an alternative to congested Gulf Coast ports like Houston.

What shipbuilding freight is unique to Mobile?

Austal USA builds combat ships (Independence-class LCS, EPF) for the U.S. Navy. Shipbuilding requires massive quantities of steel, equipment, and specialized components delivered by truck to the waterfront facility.