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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Jobs in Georgia

Georgia's auto sector is anchored by the Kia plant in West Point, Rivian's planned facility in Social Circle, and the state's position as a Southeast logistics hub. Atlanta's massive vehicle dealer network generates car hauling demand, and the Port of Savannah handles significant auto parts imports. SK Innovation's battery plant in Commerce adds EV supply chain trucking to the mix.

GA Industry Pay

$50,000 - $78,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+7% through 2028 (EV transition effect)

Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Georgia

Georgia's auto sector is anchored by the Kia plant in West Point, Rivian's planned facility in Social Circle, and the state's position as a Southeast logistics hub. Atlanta's massive vehicle dealer network generates car hauling demand, and the Port of Savannah handles significant auto parts imports. SK Innovation's battery plant in Commerce adds EV supply chain trucking to the mix.

Top Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling Employers in Georgia

1

Kia Georgia (West Point)

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2

Rivian (Social Circle — planned)

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3

SK Battery America (Commerce)

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4

Caterpillar (Athens)

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Ryder System (auto logistics)

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Requirements for Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in GA

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 Georgia

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 Georgia

State CDL Avg

$48,000 - $73,000

Key Industries

Port logistics (Savannah), Automotive manufacturing (Kia, Rivian), Poultry & agriculture

Major Cities

Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon

Top Corridors

I-75 (Atlanta to Florida), I-85 (Atlanta to Charlotte)

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Automotive & Auto Parts Hauling in Georgia — FAQ

What is Kia Georgia's trucking impact?

Kia's West Point plant produces the Telluride, Sorento, and K5, generating significant parts inbound and finished vehicle outbound trucking. The plant and its supplier park along I-85 between Atlanta and the Alabama border employ hundreds of trucking positions.

How will Rivian's Georgia plant affect trucking?

Rivian's planned facility in Social Circle (east of Atlanta) is expected to produce electric delivery vans and consumer vehicles. When operational, it will create substantial demand for battery material hauling, parts delivery, and finished vehicle transport in the I-20 corridor.

What role does the Port of Savannah play in auto trucking?

The Port of Savannah handles auto parts containers destined for assembly plants throughout the Southeast. Drayage from port to rail and DC, plus regional parts distribution, creates steady trucking work. The port's recent expansion increases capacity for auto-related freight.