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Food Service & Grocery Delivery Jobs in Georgia

Atlanta is a major food distribution hub for the entire Southeast, with Sysco, US Foods, PFG, and regional distributors all operating large DCs in the metro area. Georgia's food service market serves the state's 10+ million residents plus significant tourism and convention demand in Atlanta and Savannah. The Hartsfield-Jackson airport area is a dense cluster of hotels and restaurants requiring daily deliveries.

GA Industry Pay

$52,000 - $82,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+6% through 2028

Food Service & Grocery Delivery in Georgia

Atlanta is a major food distribution hub for the entire Southeast, with Sysco, US Foods, PFG, and regional distributors all operating large DCs in the metro area. Georgia's food service market serves the state's 10+ million residents plus significant tourism and convention demand in Atlanta and Savannah. The Hartsfield-Jackson airport area is a dense cluster of hotels and restaurants requiring daily deliveries.

Top Food Service & Grocery Delivery Employers in Georgia

1

Sysco Atlanta

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2

US Foods (Atlanta DC)

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3

Performance Food Group

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4

Flowers Foods (Thomasville)

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5

Coca-Cola Consolidated

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Requirements for Food Service & Grocery Delivery in GA

CDL-A (most positions) or CDL-B (some metro routes)
Physical ability to hand-unload 30,000-50,000 lbs per shift
Ability to work early morning shifts (midnight-4 AM start)
Food safety awareness and cold chain handling knowledge
Clean MVR and ability to pass DOT physical

Equipment Used in Georgia

Refrigerated trailers (reefer)Multi-temperature trailersDry van trailersStraight trucks (26 ft)Side-load beverage trucksHand trucks and dollies

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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Food Service & Grocery Delivery in Georgia — FAQ

Why is Atlanta a major food service distribution hub?

Atlanta's position as the Southeast's transportation hub (I-75, I-85, I-20 intersection plus Hartsfield-Jackson airport) makes it the natural base for regional food distribution. Every major national food service distributor operates metro Atlanta DCs that serve Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.

What food service companies are headquartered in Georgia?

Coca-Cola (Atlanta), Flowers Foods (Thomasville), Chick-fil-A (College Park), and Waffle House (Norcross) are all Georgia-based. These companies plus the national distributors create a deep employment market for food service truck drivers throughout the state.

Is food service trucking in Georgia year-round?

Yes, fully year-round. Georgia's mild climate means no winter shutdowns, and the state's growing population ensures consistent restaurant and grocery demand in all seasons. Convention season and holiday periods create slight seasonal bumps.