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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Jobs in Alabama

Alabama has quietly become a major auto manufacturing state, with Honda (Lincoln), Hyundai (Montgomery), Mercedes-Benz (Vance), Toyota/Mazda (Huntsville), and the new Rivian expansion potential. The state's right-to-work status and lower operating costs attract auto investment, and the growing supplier base creates local parts delivery networks. Alabama auto trucking jobs offer good pay relative to the state's affordable cost of living.

AL Industry Pay

$50,000 - $78,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+7% through 2028 (EV transition effect)

Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Alabama

Alabama has quietly become a major auto manufacturing state, with Honda (Lincoln), Hyundai (Montgomery), Mercedes-Benz (Vance), Toyota/Mazda (Huntsville), and the new Rivian expansion potential. The state's right-to-work status and lower operating costs attract auto investment, and the growing supplier base creates local parts delivery networks. Alabama auto trucking jobs offer good pay relative to the state's affordable cost of living.

Top Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Employers in Alabama

1

Honda Manufacturing Alabama

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2

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

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3

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

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4

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama

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5

Schnyder Industries (supplier logistics)

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Requirements for Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in AL

CDL-A required for all auto hauler and most parts delivery positions
Car hauler experience with multi-level trailer loading/unloading
Just-in-time delivery reliability (zero tolerance for late loads)
Clean driving record (hauling $500K+ in vehicles per load)
Ability to work rotating shifts matching factory production schedules

Equipment Used in Alabama

Multi-level car hauler trailersDry van (auto parts)Flatbed (steel/stampings)Specialized enclosed trailersHotshot trucks (expedited parts)Container chassis (port drayage for imports)

Trucking in Alabama

State CDL Avg

$45,000 - $68,000

Key Industries

Automotive manufacturing, Aerospace & defense, Steel production

Major Cities

Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery

Top Corridors

I-65 (north-south spine), I-20/59 (Birmingham corridor)

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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Alabama — FAQ

How many auto plants are in Alabama?

Alabama has five major auto assembly plants: Honda (Lincoln), Hyundai (Montgomery), Mercedes-Benz (Vance/Tuscaloosa), Toyota-Mazda (Huntsville), and a growing EV sector. This concentration rivals much larger states and creates diverse auto trucking opportunities.

What is the Toyota-Mazda plant in Huntsville?

The Toyota-Mazda joint venture plant in Huntsville began production in 2021, building Corolla Cross (Toyota) and CX-50 (Mazda). The plant and its supplier park need daily parts deliveries and finished vehicle transport, adding to North Alabama's trucking job market.

Does Alabama auto trucking pay well relative to cost of living?

Yes, exceptionally. Alabama has one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S., and auto trucking pay of $50K-$78K provides strong purchasing power. Housing in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery is 30-40% cheaper than Michigan or Ohio auto belt cities.